Inside this Week
Angus Taylor interview | AIBC’s 40th | Melb Fashion Week | Garba | Vic Seniors Awardees
Just Wanted to Say
Of all the distressing news surrounding the attack on Helen Haines, it was her husband Phil's words that stayed with me. A moment of humanity amid the political noise.
Speaking of his wife, who has now lost both legs, Phil described not what she has lost, but of what remains: her extraordinary heart and sharp mind.
Such remarkable love. And such perspective, in the face of unimaginable grief.
We see our politicians as public figures, debating, disagreeing, taking positions. Yesterday, we caught a glimpse of the private lives behind those public roles.
May Helen's remarkable heart and mind carry her through.
Story of the Week
Angus Taylor says Australia is the greatest country on Earth, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now. Watch the Opposition Leader explain how he’d fix it, and how he handles the toughest questions on migration and race.
In Other News
Angus Taylor came to our interview with a clear message and a vision to match. But on migration, residency and Senator Price, the issues Indian-Australians most wanted addressed, the Liberal leader had far less to say.
The AIBC’s 40th had cake, a full house and a celebrity chef. What it lacked, for a council built on trade, was a clear recipe for turning four decades of goodwill into actual deals.
What can a night of Garba teach three kids about a grandfather they never met? Plenty, as this writer discovers watching them twirl, stumble and laugh their way through the steps he once owned.
Jagdeep Sukhija, of Compassionate Hands Inc., and Mahendrakumar Patel of United Seniors Club have been honoured at the 2026 Victorian Senior Awards.
The Inaugural Indian Edit at MFW 2026
Intricate embroidery, vibrant textiles and bold contemporary silhouettes. The Indian Edit highlighted the talent and tradition shaping the future of Indian fashion in Australia.
Shoutouts
Aussie cricket legend Lisa Sthalekar, who was inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Shankari Chandran, whose book 'Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens' made it onto ABC's Top 100 Books List.
S. Shakthidharan, who has been featured on Esquire Australia's Better Men 2026.
Dwayne Fernandes and Ishaan Chaudhuri, who have been nominated for NSW's Australian of the Year and SA’s Young Australian of the Year respectively.
Indian umpire Parashar Joshi, who will officiate in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture in Australia.
Word on the Street
Would you trust an AI chatbot (like ChatGPT or Claude) to help you research which political party to vote for?
Last week, we asked if moving protests away from central Delhi would weaken their impact. 50% said no, 42% said yes, and 8% were unsure.
What’s On
Close your eyes, let the music in, and go somewhere deeper. Nikhar Juneja brings an intimate evening of live bhajans to Sydney that is less a concert and more a conversation with the soul.
For more head to our What’s On page.
Say it Again
Male violence against women and girls crosses all political boundaries. Stop treating women’s safety and men’s violence like a team sport.
Until next week,
Indian Link
