Professor Bala Venkatesh AM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
In the 1800s, U V Swaminatha Iyer (known affectionately as Tamil Thaataa) painstakingly rebuilt Tamil scholarship, restoring lost texts and revitalising the language for future generations.
Is it any surprise that Professor Balasubramaniam Venkatesh,...
How to Talk Australians: Laughing through the cultural divide
How To Talk Australians
If you’ve ever landed in Australia wondering why strangers call you “mate”, why there are giant roadside attractions everywhere, or what...
Valsamma Eapen AO : Kings Birthday Honours 2026
Valsamma Eapen AO
When Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur during this year’s BAFTA Awards, the backlash was immediate. The incident...
Dr Atul Kumar Garg: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Reflecting on his journey since arriving in Australia, Dr Atul Kumar Garg of Perth says, “Australia has given me great opportunities since I arrived...
12 years of PM Modi: How they reshaped Australia-India relations
On June 10, 2026, Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days as prime minister, becoming India's longest-serving elected leader. It is...




