CANBERRA, The Australia-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS) will host a special Dashain celebration in Canberra on October 11, bringing members of the Nepali community and the wider Australian community together to mark one of Nepal’s most important festivals. TICKET HERE The ANFS Dashain Celebration 2026 will be held from 5pm to 11pm on Sunday, October 11,…
Twenty-seven women and gender-diverse people have been recognised in the 25th anniversary year of the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, with Sister Margaret Ann Noone AM becoming the first inductee in a new History Heroine category. The 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women was announced at a ceremony at Arts Centre Melbourne on 23 September….
The Governor-General of Australia today visited the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra and called on Tara Gautam, Chargé d’Affaires of Nepal, to convey the condolences of Australians following the devastating floods in Nepal. The Governor-General expressed solidarity with those who have lost loved ones or are still searching for family members, as well as people…
The NSW Government has opened nominations for the 2027 Multicultural Community Medals and Honour Roll, inviting the public to recognise individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the state’s multicultural communities. Nominations are open until 11:59pm on September 20, 2026. The awards are administered by Multicultural NSW and recognise contributions through community leadership,…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Australia as “the most successful multicultural nation in the world”, highlighting the important contribution of the Italian-Australian community. Albanese said the Italian community has been “at the heart” of Australia’s multicultural story for generations. He made the comments while celebrating with the community at Sydney’s iconic Ferragosto Festival.
The 9th Global Nepali Film Awards (GNFA) will be held in Sydney, Australia, on 17 December 2026, marking the first time the prestigious event will take place outside the United States. To formalise the event’s organisation, a partnership agreement has been signed between the Nepal Film Society, Global Nepali Film Award LLC, and Bhara Entertainment…
Australia has announced a comprehensive national response to combat Islamophobia, with the Albanese Government unveiling a series of measures aimed at strengthening community safety, social cohesion, and protections for Muslim Australians. The new initiatives follow the release of “A National Response to Islamophobia”, a report prepared by Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik,…
538 Australian Councils Unite in Canberra to Demand Fairer Federal Funding CANBERRA, Australia — In a powerful demonstration of national unity, all 538 local councils represented at the National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra have called on the Australian Parliament to urgently restore Financial Assistance Grants to 1 per cent of national taxation revenue, warning…
SYDNEY, Australia — The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has strongly rejected comments made by Senator Pauline Hanson during her National Press Club address, accusing the One Nation leader of promoting division by linking Muslims, multiculturalism and immigration to Australia’s social and economic challenges. In a statement released following the speech, ANIC said it would…
Melbourne, Australia — For many people, weekends are a chance to rest, spend time with family, or catch up on personal commitments. For Samu Upreti, however, weekends are often dedicated to another kind of responsibility: serving the community. Whether she is organising cultural events, preparing grant applications, sharing community information, coordinating volunteers, or helping run…
Canberrans looking to stay active without spending big are being encouraged to take advantage of the city’s wide range of free and low-cost fitness and recreation options. From lakeside running tracks and mountain hikes to outdoor gyms, cycling trails and community sport programs, Canberra offers affordable ways for people of all ages to improve their…
Community members considering a role in local government are invited to attend a free information session ahead of the October 2026 Local Government elections. Hosted by the City of Hobart, the session will provide insight into the role of Council, the responsibilities of elected members, and how local government decisions are made. Representatives from the…
NIB Star Media
ABN 47 367 366 545
