The Indian-Australian community, Australia’s fastest-growing ethnic group, has recently faced a concerning spike in racist incidents, ranging from violent assaults to targeted hate crimes. These events have shone a harsh spotlight on ongoing challenges in maintaining safety, inclusion, and the multicultural values that Australia espouses.Read More
The official Australian snow season in 2025 runs until the October long weekend, with most resorts typically closing by October 6. Peak snow typically lingers through August and early September. This means families, students, and visitors still have plenty of time, especially for those last-minute, post-holiday deals.Read More
From 21 July 2025, you’ll be able to book Jetstar-operated, IndiGo-coded flights directly using IndiGo’s website. This unlocks convenient, single-itinerary journeys between Australia, India and Southeast Asia, including everything from baggage transfer to schedule coordination, all in one booking.Read More
Point Cook, home to one of Victoria’s fastest-growing Indian-Australian communities, has been left reeling after shocking allegations surfaced against 26-year-old childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown. Brown has been charged with more than 70 sexual offences, including sexual penetration of a child under 12 and the production of child abuse material. The alleged abuse took place while he was employed at the Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook between April 2022 and January 2023. His alleged victims were aged between five months and two years.Read More
Charles Tarbey, Chairman and Owner of CENTURY 21 Australasia, has completed his inaugural visit to India and the UAE, following the acquisition of the master franchise rights for both territories in late 2024. The move comes as India experiences record-breaking real estate momentum, with 2024 marking the first year that more than half of all property sales exceeded INR 10 million (roughly AUD $180,000), according to data from Knight Frank India.Read More
In October 2024, REA Group, the Australian property tech giant behind realestate.com.au, officially opened its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Gurugram. Named "REA Cyber City," the innovation hub was established with a clear purpose: to harness India's deep talent in cloud, AI, and product development, not to replicate or compete with Indian real estate platforms, but to build cutting-edge experiences for REA's users in Australia and New Zealand.Read More
It wasn’t part of any government plan, nor did it make headlines or spark tributes. But quietly, through school fees, hospital bills, property investments, and temple donations, Indian-Australians, along with millions of others in the global diaspora, helped send a record $135.46 billion to India in FY2024–25. According to the Reserve Bank of India, this figure marks a 14% rise from the previous year and confirms India as the world’s largest recipient of remittances, ahead of China and Mexico.Read More
When Sashi Cheliah lifted the MasterChef Australia trophy in 2018, it wasn’t just a personal victory, it marked a turning point. Indian-origin contestants were no longer just flavourful curveballs in a Western kitchen; they were frontrunners, re-writing what Australian food could be. Since then, Indian-origin chefs like Justin Narayan, Larissa Takchi, and Depinder Chhibber have steadily reshaped the MasterChef kitchen into a platform for cultural celebration, creative rebellion, and culinary diplomacy.Read More
Australia’s migration reforms, effective from 1 July 2025, are the culmination of sustained political and public pressure. Following record-high net migration of 536,000 in 2022–23, the government faced mounting concerns over housing shortages, infrastructure strain, and loopholes in the visa system. In 2023–24, net migration declined to 446,000 due to a fall in arrivals and rise in departures, but the pressure to act remained.Read More
Trailblazers in health, arts, and community service recognised on the national stage In the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, eleven Australians of Indian heritage have been recognised for their outstanding contributions across various fields, including public health, the arts, multicultural engagement, and community welfare. Their inclusion in the national list of 830 awardees highlights the growing […]Read More
