Nick Attam

Townsville

Editor at The Indian Sun

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Chalmers joins BAPS in Kingston

3 weeks ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

Treasurer Jim Chalmers spent the weekend immersed in community spirit, joining the BAPS Swaminarayan congregation in Kingston to mark 75 years since Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s appointment as president of the organisation. The gathering blended reverence and recreation, reflecting the community’s values of service, unity and cultural pride.
Brisbane's Southside dances to a different beat -

3 weeks ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

Brisbane’s southside came alive on 4 May as hundreds gathered at The Spanish Centre in Acacia Ridge for the Kairali Brisbane Fusion Festival 2025—a day marked by music, food, and an unmistakable sense of community. The celebration, set against the warm backdrop of Queensland’s autumn sun, drew in families, stallholders, performers and curious onlookers from across the city and beyond.
Leaders in Queensland rally Indian diaspora around shared heritage

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

Prominent figures from Queensland’s Indian community have joined hands to reaffirm cultural ties and deepen engagement with India, marking a renewed sense of purpose among diaspora leaders. Sri Srikar Reddy Andem, former President of Bharatha Jagruthi Australia, and Sri Ashish R. Katta, current President of the Indian Council of Australia, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a gathering in Sydney. The occasion was attended by Dr. K.
Dhol beats and community cheers mark Vaisakhi in Mackay

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The Mackay Indian community lit up Beaconsfield on 10 May with a vibrant celebration of Vaisakhi, a cornerstone festival in the Sikh and Punjabi calendar. The school grounds of Beaconsfield State School became a stage for culture, colour and connection, as hundreds gathered to mark the harvest season and the birth of the Khalsa with dance, music, food, and reflection.
Townsville braces for a battle of ropes as National Tug of War Heats Up

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The ropes are ready, the teams are training, and Townsville is gearing up for a sporting showdown that promises sweat, cheers, and plenty of pulling power. On Saturday, 14 June, the Kerala Association of Townsville (KAT) will host a National Tug of War Competition at Kirwan State School—bringing the old-school sport back into the spotlight.
FICQ makes historic ANZAC Parade debut in Brisbane

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland (FICQ) has made its first formal appearance at Brisbane’s official ANZAC Day Parade, marking a turning point in how multicultural Australia recognises its shared military history. With support from the India-Australia War Memorial Organisation, FICQ’s involvement was more than ceremonial.
Wheels of faith turn through Brisbane for tenth year running

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

Brisbane’s city centre came alive from 25 to 27 April as the 10th Ratha Yatra—Festival of Chariots brought song, prayer, and a surge of community energy to the streets. Organised by ISKCON Brisbane, the festival gathered hundreds of residents from across the city for a celebration that combined sacred tradition with urban hospitality. From Darra to King George Square, people of all ages and backgrounds walked, danced, and shared meals in what has now become a fixture on the multicultural calendar.
Brisbane’s quiet stand for Kashmir

1 month ago | wp.me | Nick Attam

The Vedic and Cultural Centre in Springfield, Queensland, was filled with quiet resolve this week as around 250 members of Brisbane’s Indian community came together to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. With folded hands and heavy hearts, they lit candles and offered prayers for the 26 civilians killed on 22 April in a brutal ambush that targeted pilgrims in the Baisaran Valley.
Shakti’s stage awaits: Aussie dancers eye bollywood dreams

2 months ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

For young dancers with stars in their eyes and rhythm in their bones, this could be the year everything changes. After bringing Geeta Kapur in 2023 and Dharmesh Yelande in 2024, Shaurya Entertainment is back with Australia’s Great Dancers – Season 3, and the star mentor this time is none other than Shakti Mohan. Yes, the Shakti Mohan – the Mumbai-based choreographer known for her gravity-defying grace and infectious energy – is heading to Australian shores this April, ready to scout fresh talent.
Shakti’s stage awaits: Aussie dancers eye bollywood dreams

2 months ago | theindiansun.com.au | Nick Attam

For young dancers with stars in their eyes and rhythm in their bones, this could be the year everything changes. After bringing Geeta Kapur in 2023 and Dharmesh Yelande in 2024, Shaurya Entertainment is back with Australia’s Great Dancers—Season 3, and the star mentor this time is none other than Shakti Mohan. Yes, the Shakti Mohan—the Mumbai-based choreographer known for her gravity-defying grace and infectious energy—is heading to Australian shores this April, ready to scout fresh talent.