Nick Attam

Townsville

Editor at The Indian Sun

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Dhol beats and community cheers mark Vaisakhi in Mackay

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Gold medals and growing pains

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

Queensland has drawn a thick line under debate and scribbled down a plan—ambitious, sprawling, and full of optimism—for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With just over 1,300 days to go, the state has unveiled its 2032 Delivery Plan, setting the wheels in motion for a Games that hopes to spread its impact well beyond Brisbane’s boundaries. After a 100-day review, a flurry of consultations, and careful rethinks of earlier proposals, the Plan is now officially out in the wild.
Consular workshop brings OCI and passport services to Gold Coast

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

You don’t often see paperwork queues without groans, but the mood was different on the Gold Coast on March 23. No long trek to Brisbane, no endless forms lost in digital limbo—just real people getting real help. The Consulate General of India in Brisbane teamed up with the Indian Community of Gold Coast (ICGC) to host a one-day consular workshop, saving residents a trip up the motorway and bringing much-needed services to their doorstep.
Navy’s new chaplain brings Yoga, wisdom, and a fresh perspective

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

There is something undeniably calming about Kamala Sharma-Wing’s presence. It could be the years of training in yoga and meditation, or perhaps the quiet confidence of someone who has spent a career adapting to new challenges. Whatever it is, the Royal Australian Navy has just made room for it. Sharma-Wing has stepped into a role never before held in the Australian Defence Force—its first full-time Hindu chaplain.