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Rupi is celebrating 25 years as a dhol player in Australia. He leads Platinum Dholis, the nation’s longest running and most successful dhol company. Rupi’s musical journey began at 14 when he started learning the guitar. At 19, he discovered the dhol and knew in his heart it was his true passion. Growing up in England in the 1980s, he was inspired by live bands like Alaap and Apna Sangeet. A trip back to England became pivotal in his journey when he met musicians Aman Hayer and Sukshinder Shinda from his hometown. After jamming with them, Rupi was determined to bring the vibrant music…
INDIA’S REPUBLIC DAY Serendipitously, the 26th of January is an important day for both the people of Australia and India. In 1838, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the First Fleet’s landing at Sydney Cove and British settlement, a public holiday was first declared in the colony of New South Wales, which today, all Australian states and territories celebrate as Australia Day. In 1950, India’s Constitution came into force, formally establishing the republic of a new nation which had gained its independence less than three years earlier. Accordingly, for many Australians of Indian ancestry, the 26th of January is a…
INDIA REPUBLIC DAY 2025 Republic Day is an opportunity to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence and recognise the extraordinary achievements and success of modern India. It’s a chance for people of Indian heritage to honour their rich culture and reflect on India’s remarkable journey across more than seven decades since independence. For Australia’s diverse and vibrant Indian communities, this celebration is doubly special, coinciding as it does with Australia’s national day – a time to celebrate the strength of connection between our nations and people. Australia and India have never been closer, but we can do even more together.…
Western Sydney will become home to a new Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) production hub, thanks to an Albanese Government investment to commence the expansion of the network’s capacity and reach. The funding will support the development of a detailed business case and enable SBS to start work on finding a site to expand its news and current affairs, multilingual audio services and screen production. Establishing an SBS production presence in Western Sydney delivers on the Government’s commitment to boost the region’s arts and culture infrastructure, to improve equity of access to and participation in the arts, and brings to life…
Gia moved to Australia from Vietnam as an international student studying health. While she loves her course, she faced the challenges of adjusting to a new environment. “I really missed my family, and then through volunteering, I got to meet other international students from so many different backgrounds who were all feeling the same feelings,” she says. Gia volunteers at The Couch – an international student centre in Melbourne’s CBD. She first heard about the position at a conference and has been volunteering there for over a year. “I love connecting with people, that’s what keeps me coming back every…
A new sustainability project will be piloted for First Nations patients at the Forensic Hospital in Malabar, giving patients the opportunity to foster a greater connection to country. The project will help reduce the hospital’s environmental footprint while supporting patient rehabilitation through the growing of native plants, bush foods, and critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub on the hospital’s grounds. Justice Health NSW Chief Executive, Wendy Hoey PSM said the initiative will enable First Nations Forensic patients to give back to their communities and improve their mental health at the same time. “It is our hope that this initiative will…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 19 NOVEMBER 2024 – After a stellar launch in 2024 in Barangaroo, tickets were sold out within a few weeks — so get ready to make your summer nights unforgettable again as MOV’IN BED, Sydney’s favourite outdoor cinema, makes its much-anticipated return on Friday, November 29th, 2024! Running until March 23rd, 2025, this blockbuster event will transform Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour Park into a beach with cloud-like bean beds, making it into the perfect movie-lovers paradise. Whether you’re lounging with friends or cuddling up with a loved one, MOV’IN BED promises the ultimate movie night under the stars on Australia’s largest outdoor screen. Picture…
for Families Facing Childhood Cancer Children’s cancer charity, Camp Quality today announces the launch of website registration forms, posters and brochures in Hindi to ensure families of a child with cancer can access the help available to them. Camp Quality supports children 0 –15 years of age diagnosed with cancer, and their families, with free programs at every stage of the cancer journey, including family getaways, family camps and family fun days to reconnect families, boost resilience, create lasting memories and build a supportive community. Camp Quality CEO, Deborah Thomas says, “Camp Quality’s mission is to provide valuable support to…
The Leader of the Federal Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, met with India’s Minister for External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Canberra today. Mr Dutton welcomed Minister Jaishankar to Australia and highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships between the two countries. “It was a great pleasure to meet again with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss our shared progress in trade, security, and people-to-people links”, Mr Dutton said. “Australia and India enjoy a strong and enduring partnership built on mutual respect and shared values. “Australia’s vibrant Indian community continues to be a bridge between our nations, strengthening the special…