Who Is -Umesh ?
Umesh Dhakal is a journalist, community contributor and media professional associated with Kendra News Australia. He is also an authorised representative of NIB Star Media and a manager of OPKEY Cleaning Services.
Alongside his work in media and business, Umesh works as an NDIS Support Worker and has professional experience in the Australian hospitality sector. His diverse professional background has provided him with experience working with people from different communities and backgrounds across Australia.
Umesh is also involved in community activities and serves as an associate elected member of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia – Canberra. He has contributed directly to various not-for-profit and community organisations and remains involved in initiatives supporting community participation and engagement.
Journalism and Community Contribution
Umesh has a particular interest in journalism, Australian current affairs, community issues, international affairs, politics, business, economics, technology and social issues.
Through his association with Kendra News Australia, he contributes to news reports, feature articles and community-focused stories covering issues of public interest.
His approach to journalism is focused on providing information rather than pursuing virality. Kendra News Australia aims to publish news, analysis and feature stories that are informative, relevant and useful to readers in Australia and internationally.
About Kendra News Australia
Kendra News Australia is an Australian news platform publishing news, feature articles, analysis and community stories.
The publication aims to provide readers with factual and informative content rather than producing stories primarily for social-media attention or viral reach.
Kendra News Australia also supports the development of emerging journalists and writers by providing internship and practical learning opportunities for university students and aspiring writers.
Through these opportunities, students can develop their skills from the fundamentals of news writing through to more professional approaches to research, fact-checking, story development and editorial writing.
Kendra News Australia is associated with Local & Independent News Association (LINA) Australia and the Australian Press Council.
Areas of Interest
Umesh’s areas of interest include:
- Australian current affairs
- Australian politics and public policy
- Business and the economy
- Community and social issues
- Nepal–Australia relations
- International affairs
- Human-interest stories
- Media and journalism
- Technology and social change
- Community development
Journalism and Editorial Approach
Umesh believes responsible journalism should be based on accuracy, fairness, credible sources, transparency and public interest.
His approach is to research information carefully, check available sources and present stories in a clear and accessible manner. He believes journalists and contributors have a responsibility to distinguish verified information from opinion and to avoid misleading or sensational reporting.
His work reflects an interest in journalism that informs the community, encourages public understanding and gives readers access to meaningful information about issues affecting Australian society.
Community Engagement
Beyond journalism, Umesh has maintained an active interest in community participation. His involvement with community and not-for-profit organisations reflects his belief that media can play an important role in connecting communities, sharing information and highlighting issues that may otherwise receive limited attention.
His experience across media, community work, support work, hospitality and business also gives him a broad perspective on the experiences of people from different backgrounds living and working in Australia.
Personal Statement
“My aim is to contribute to responsible journalism by sharing accurate, meaningful and relevant stories that inform the community and encourage greater understanding of important issues. Journalism should not be about going viral; it should be about providing information that people can trust and find useful.”
Umesh Dhakal- kendranews.aud@gmail.com
