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...
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...
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...
Melbourne Comedy Festival, bringing the desi swag
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is in full swing, and this year, something exciting is happening - South Asian comedians are taking the spotlight...
Meet Ponraj K Pandi, Greens candidate for Gellibrand VIC
Ponraj Krishna Pandi, Greens candidate for Gellibrand VIC, aims to be a grassroots alternative for his electorate, where multicultural communities feel disconnected from mainstream...