From migration to representation: Indian-origin candidates in the 2025 Election
According to the 2021 Census, over 780,000 Australians claim Indian ancestry – and increasingly, they’re not just casting votes, but standing for them. Indian-origin candidates...
Dr Mani Naiker is unlocking the potential of our native plants
You’ve probably walked past it. Maybe even crushed it underfoot while mowing the lawn — a small, unassuming shrub with narrow green leaves and...
‘Urvi Went To An All Girls’ School’: an outsider in the...
Comedian Urvi Majumdar says one of the best aspects of working on her ABC comedy pilot was finally feeling understood in a writer’s room.
“It...
Trump’s tariffs strain international relations
I messed up. Trump's tariffs strain diplomacy
In my last column two weeks ago (or was that a lifetime ago?), I was quite certain that...
Meet Nildhara Gadani, Labor candidate for Goldstein, VIC
Nildhara Gadani has been an early childhood educator, trainer, and founder of a not-for-profit organisation focused on empowering communities. As a Federal Election candidate...