The art of ‘Belonging’
A split portrait of a woman, inspired by goddesses Durga and Kali, in bold colours and textured brushstrokes. An acrylic piece of lemon, chillies, and...
Dr Abhishek Verma OAM: King’s Birthday Honours 2026
When Melbourne’s Dr Abhishek Verma first found out he was getting an OAM, he didn’t believe it.
“I thought this has got to be some...
12 Years of PM Modi: How it reshaped the 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...
Anirudh Ravichander concert made me do this
Dear Manager,
I need a day off.
This request is the direct result of a series of poor but deeply enjoyable decisions, culminating in Anirudh Ravichander's...
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,...




