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Charishma Kaliyanda MP: ‘More participation in all aspects of our democracy’

    The Labor Party entered the 2023 state election with the promise of giving NSW residents a “fresh start” after 12 years of Coalition government. It’s...

Samantha Talakola: Our sense of community means so much to me

  Tell us a bit about yourself  Samantha Talakola: Born and raised in southern India, I migrated to Australia at a young age to pursue higher...

Rohan Laxmanalal: Whether we like it or not, politics affects us all

  Tell us a bit about yourself.  Rohan Laxmanalal: I have lived in my electorate for over 20 years and this election will mark my fifth...

Mohit Kumar, a local actively working in his community for over 14 years

  Tell us a bit about yourself  Mohit Kumar: I arrived in Australia by myself as a young 17-year-old international student in 1994. Fast forward several...

Sunil Badami: Both major parties don’t seem to be looking after NSW families

  Tell us a bit about yourself. Sunil Badami: I’ve got a BA Hons (Communications) from the University of Technology, Sydney; a master's in creative and...

Alan Mascarenhas: I see politics as a vocation to help people

  Tell us a bit about yourself. Alan Mascarenhas: Proudly raised in Sydney’s north-west. My family (of Goan heritage) migrated to Carlingford in 1987. Mum was...

Balesh Dhankhar on trial for rape charges

  Former Hindu Council of Australia associate and prominent leader in Sydney’s Indian community, Balesh Dhankhar is currently on trial charged with 13 counts of...

Looking back at PM Anthony Albanese’s India visit

  Last week, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited India, making him the first Prime Minister to land on Indian shores since 2017. The...

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