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...
Trump’s tariffs strain international relations
I messed up. Trump's tariffs strain diplomacy
In my last column two weeks ago (or was that a lifetime ago?), I was quite certain that...
Meet Vinay Kolhatkar, Libertarian candidate for Barton, NSW
As the Libertarian candidate for Barton, NSW, Vinay Kolhatkar believes in truth-telling and not compromising on his views. He is keen to address the...
Meet Samantha Ratnam, Greens candidate for Wills, VIC
No stranger to the campaign trail, Samantha Ratnam, Greens candidate for Wills, VIC brings almost a decade of experience in local and state politics,...
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...