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Rhea L Nath

Rhea L Nath is a writer and editor based in Sydney. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier's Multicultural Communications Awards.

Doggie dressmaker: sherwanis and anarkalis for pets

  Through the chaos of planning her wedding during lockdown, Sydney’s Meygha Shankar came across a number of hurdles while arranging caterers, make-up, venues and...

‘Getting nothing from Australia’: intl students fume at delayed travel plans

  When 24-year-old Rini Dharva heard the news last week of Australian borders reopening to international students and temporary residents, she’d rushed to buy tickets...

Students returning under NSW pilot plan: “We’re looking like fools now.”

  When PM Scott Morrison announced on Monday that Australia was continuing to “safely reopen to the world”, now allowing students and temporary visa holders...

Melbourne musician Ashwarya is making her own rules

  “I love you like biryani,” croons Melbourne-based musician Ashwarya in the opening line of one of her most popular hits. A few seconds later,...

Jhm: Santorini in her sights

  For her parents’ 25th anniversary last year, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Jhm wanted to gift them something special, but her hands were tied with the state’s...

My life with PCOS: joining the ‘cysterhood’

  For many women, going to the gynaecologist isn’t always a pleasant experience. I should know – I’ve had to schedule a doctor’s appointment every...

Rajeev Balakrishnan, former Indian Olympian, now an Aussie athletics coach

  Like most Australians last week, former Indian Olympian Rajeev Balakrishnan was pleased to hear that Brisbane was the official pick to host the 2032...