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03/01/2026

Guthi Australia: 30 Years of Establishment Celebrated alongside Volunteers' Day

Sydney: On the occasion of New Year 2026, Guthi Australia hosted its Volunteers’ Day, coinciding with the celebration of its 30th anniversary, at Parramatta Park, Parramatta. The long-awaited event commenced from 11:00 am and attracted a large gathering of community members, volunteers, and invited guests.

Guthi Australia President Kundan Tamrakar, representing the Sydney-based pioneering social organisation, extended heartfelt thanks to supporters, well-wishers, and Guthiyars (Guthi Australia members) for their dedication in making the event a success. He also acknowledged the presence of special guests, including Newa Dey Dabu President Pabitra Bajracharya, Ira Maharjan of Jyasa Films, and Sydney-based guests, along with participants who actively took part in various cultural and entertainment activities. “As the Newah community in Australia continues to grow, it is vital to preserve our traditional values and cultural essence while reaching out to members of our ethnic community,” Tamrakar said.

Founder of Guthi Australia and senior community leader Padam Shakya said the gathering aimed to bring members together by providing opportunities for meaningful socialisation, reconnection, learning, and collective growth. He also expressed excitement at welcoming guests from Nepal who have made significant contributions to the progress, prosperity, and goodwill of Newah culture and Nepal Bhasha (Newari language).

Senior social worker and Guthi Australia Cultural Coordinator Shyam Sainju said the organisation was proud to celebrate and promote Newah cultural heritage in Australia while honouring volunteers through the picnic-style event. “We must make every effort to educate future generations about the values and uniqueness of our ancestors’ traditions and culture,” he said, adding that such efforts align strongly with Australia’s multicultural values.

Distinguished guest Pavitra Bajracharya said he and his family felt honoured to be part of the milestone celebration. He praised Guthi Australia for its continued efforts in preserving Newari culture and language, including the successful operation of the Guthi Bwonekuthi Nepal Bhasa School for second-generation children and the organisation of culture-based events featuring guest artists from Nepal.

The annual event, which offered a lively picnic-like atmosphere, was attended by a large number of Guthiyars and members of the Newar community in Sydney. Also present were former presidents Mahendra Shrestha, Dipta Shrestha, and Umesh Napit, General Secretary Ashish Singh, executive member Bina Shrestha, remarkably gifted, accomplished, and acclaimed dancer representing the second generation and dance teacher at Guthi Bwonekuthi Nepal Bhasa School, Sarina Sainju, advisor Dr Raju Manandhar, and community stalwarts Arati Shakya and Ashok Rauniyar.

The event concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note, reaffirming Guthi Australia’s long-standing commitment to preserving and promoting Newah culture, language, and community values in Australia.

03/01/2026

Samba Set to Shine in Queensland as Nepalese Fans Prepare to Turn Out in Force

Brisbane: Nepalese National Women’s Football Team star striker Sabitra Bhandari, popularly known as “Samba,” is set to feature for Wellington Phoenix when they face Brisbane Roar in a Ninja A-League Women (ALW) clash on Saturday, 3 January 2026. The much-anticipated fixture will be played at Kayo Stadium, Moreton Bay, Queensland, with kick-off scheduled for 6:45 pm.
The match has generated strong enthusiasm and pride, particularly among the Nepalese community in Queensland, who are eager to witness their football icon in action on Queensland soil.

Queensland’s Nepalese Community Rallies Behind Samba

As the first Nepalese footballer to compete in the A-League Women, Bhandari’s appearance has sparked widespread excitement and inspiration. NRNA SCC Queensland, Australia, along with various Nepalese community organisations, football clubs, and supporters, has been actively promoting the match across social media platforms, encouraging fans to attend in large numbers to show their support for Samba and Wellington Phoenix. Tickets for the match are available online via the official Ticketek platform:
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=ROAR1126

This report is based on information published by the NRNA SCC Queensland Australia page on 2 January 2026, with photo credit to NRNA SCC Queensland Australia.

02/01/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Melmilap Diwas: Jana Samparka Samiti Australia Welcomes New Year 2026

Sydney: Jana Samparka Samiti Australia (JSS Australia) is set to host a Chiyapan (Tea gathering) program to mark the 50th Melmilap Diwas (Day of Reconciliation and Unity) and celebrate the New Year 2026 on Saturday, 3 January, at Flavours of Nepal, located at 25–27 Good Street, Granville, NSW 2142. The event will commence at 9:00 am, followed by a complimentary breakfast.

Organisers said the annual gathering aims to bring community members together in a warm and informal setting, offering an opportunity for meaningful socialisation, unity, reconnection, learning, and collective growth. Melmilap Diwas is dedicated to promoting mutual harmony, understanding, and social reconciliation, to strengthen relationships, resolve past differences, and foster a spirit of brotherhood and togetherness.

Jana Samparka Samiti Australia President Suresh Ransingh, on behalf of the organisation, extended an invitation to the Nepali community in Sydney to participate in the event. “This program aims to strengthen democratic norms and values, bring people together, and reinforce unity and social harmony,” he said. “We look forward to meeting community members for light yet meaningful interactions at both social and political levels.”

A strong turnout of community members is expected as Jana Samparka Samiti Australia marks this milestone anniversary and welcomes the New Year in a spirit of togetherness.

01/01/2026

Celebrating Maghi Festival 2026 Sydney: Tharu Society Sydney Australia Hosts the Event

Sydney: Tharu Society Sydney, Australia, is set to host the Tharu Maghi Festival 2026, one of the most significant cultural festivals of the Tharu community, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at Indreni Function Centre, Rockdale (588 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216). The program of distinction will commence from 5:00 pm onwards. The much-anticipated community event is proudly presented by Firstyle Homes and powered by The Gardens of Forest. Tickets are priced at $25, which includes authentic Tharu cuisine along with a full evening of cultural performances and entertainment.

Also known as Maghi Festival or Tila Sankranti, the New Year 2026 celebration marks the sixth edition of the festival in Sydney, reflecting the growing presence and cultural vibrancy of the Tharu community in Australia. Organisers said the event aims to foster unity between Tharu and non-Tharu communities through a shared celebration of Nepal’s proud indigenous culture, traditions, ethnic values, and national identity. The cultural evening will feature performances by renowned Nepali singer Sabin Chaudhary, along with music by Sydney-based Nepalese DJ Nutcase. The program will also showcase musical and dance performances by local Sydney-based singers and dancers from Tharu community.

Founder President and current President of Tharu Society Sydney Australia, Dip Narayan Chaudhary, shared with Lukla TV Australia, “On behalf of the organisation, I warmly invite all community members to join us for our annual major cultural event, which aims to strengthen community bonding through our unique traditions and ceremonies. The program promises a vibrant celebration of culture, featuring traditional Nepali cuisine and a culturally rich musical showcase. It will be a wonderful opportunity for community members to reconnect, meet one another, and celebrate together. We look forward to celebrating this distinguished festival with you, and your gracious presence will truly make the evening special, lively, encouraging, and memorable."

A large turnout from Sydney’s culture-loving Nepali community is expected to attend the festival, which has become a well-recognised and anticipated event marking the beginning of the new year.

01/01/2026

अस्ट्रेलियाको सिड्नीमा Catering व्यवसाय: मेहनत र लगनशीलताले सफल बनेकी महिला : Prisha Events & Catering

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माघे संक्रान्तिको रौनक सिड्नीमा: मगर समाज अस्ट्रेलियाले ‘माघे संक्रान्ति मेला २०२६’ आयोजना गर्दै

सिड्नी: मगर समाज अस्ट्रेलियाले माघे सक्रांन्तिको अवसरमा अस्ट्रेलियाको सिड्नीमा माघे संक्रान्ति मेला २०२६ आयोजना गर्ने भएको छ । विगतदेखि निरन्तर माघे संक्रान्ति पर्वमा मेला आयोजना गर्दै आएको समाजले त्यसलाई यसबर्ष पनि निरन्तरता दिईएको छ ।

१० जनवरी २०२६, शनिवार गो व्हीटल्याम (Edward Gough Whitlam) पार्कमा हुने मेलाको तयारी तीब्र पारिएको छ । समाजका अध्यक्ष लुकेश राम्जाली मगरले समाजले अघिल्ला वर्षहरूझैँ यसवर्ष पनि सांस्कृतिक, मनोरञ्जनात्मक एवम् खेलकुद कार्यक्रमका साथमा माघे संक्रान्ति मनाउन लागिएको जानकारी दिए। कार्यक्रममा मगर जातिका भेषभूषा र संस्कृतिलाई झल्काउने मौलिक नृत्य, बालबालिकाहरुको नृत्य, स्थानिय ब्याण्ड, लिग लिग दौड, मौलिक खानाका परिकारहरु सहित लाईभ दोहोरी लगायतका विविध कार्यक्रमहरू समावेश गरिने अध्यक्ष मगरले जानकारी दिए।

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31/12/2025

The Gurkha Sports Club and Dhorpatan Sports Club Claim 9th Jaljala Cup Titles

The Gurkha Sports Club and Dhorpatan Sports Club emerged champions in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 9th edition of the Jaljala Cup Volleyball Tournament. The one-day volleyball fiesta was held on 28 December at the Auburn Basketball Centre, Wyatt Park, Church Street, Lidcombe, NSW.Organised by the reputed Myagdi Jaljala Pariwar Australia, the one-day volleyball fiesta brought together leading Nepalese teams based in Sydney and showcased high-quality, competitive volleyball in both categories.

Nail-Biting Men’s and Women’s Finals

In the men’s final, The Gurkha Sports Club defeated the host team Myagdi Jaljala Pariwar Australia to lift the championship trophy. After losing a closely contested first set 23–25, Gurkha made a strong comeback, winning the next three sets 25–20, 25–20, and 25–21 to seal the prestigious title.As champions, The Gurkha Sports Club received AUD $4005 in cash, along with the winner’s trophy, medals, and certificates. The runners-up, Myagdi Jaljala Pariwar Australia, were awarded AUD $2005, along with a trophy, medals, and certificates.In the women’s category, Dhorpatan Sports Club, which fielded Nepal national team player Safiya Pun Magar, clinched the championship by outclassing the host team Myagdi Jaljala Pariwar Australia in the final. Dhorpatan received a cash prize of AUD 1,600, while runners-up Jaljala were awarded AUD 905, along with the runner-up trophy, medals, and certificates. Dipendra Bhandari, President of Myagdi Jaljala Pariwar Australia, distributed the trophies, cash prizes, medals, and certificates to the winners.

Individual Awards

In the men’s category, Gahanick Odari of The Gurkha Sports Club was named Best Player, while Sofiya secured the Best Player award in the women’s category. Men’s individual honours went to Bishal Bahadur B.K. (Best Spiker), Prakash Phal (Best Setter), and Dipendra Rai (Best Coach) of The Gurkha Sports Club, along with Lokendra Raj Giri (Best Server), Gyanendra Patel (Best Blocker), and Subin Chantyal (Best Libero) of Jaljala. Each award recipient was presented with a trophy and AUD 150.

In the women’s category, Telija Chhantyal of Dhorpatan was named Best Server, Pratiksha Gurung Best Setter, and Prakash Budha Best Coach, while Indira Pun of Jaljala, Myagdi, won the Best Spiker award. All individual award winners received trophies.

Champions’ Reflection with Acknowledgement

Dipendra Rai, President and team coach of The Gurkha Sports Club Australia, told Lukla TV that the club was proud to win the prestigious championship in a highly competitive tournament featuring several Nepalese national players. He thanked the organisers for successfully bringing together the Nepalese volleyball community and conducting the event smoothly, praised the sportsmanship shown by all teams, and expressed appreciation to the spectators for their support.

Tournament Overview.

Renowned 11 Sydney-based teams and 5 teams chased the championship in Men’s and Women’s categories, respectively, competing on a knockout basis. In the women’s competition, national team captain Aruna Shahi, and Safiya Pun Magar represented their respective teams. Similarly, in the men’s category, Ishwar Thapa and Dhanapati Kunwar played their matches in Australia for the first time. As in previous editions, the championship attracted a large and enthusiastic turnout, with volleyball lovers, fans of Nepalese celebrity players, and community members thronging the venue to witness the much-anticipated tournament.

This report has been prepared using, in part, information originally published by Hamro Khelkud (www.hamro.khelkud.com).

30/12/2025

Samba Shines: New Zealand Media Highlights Her Role in Phoenix’s Win in Australia

Sydney: New Zealand’s prominent media outlet Stuff headlined its coverage of the A-League Women’s match with: “Samba steals the show in Sydney as Wellington Phoenix end a 355-day away drought.”

The match, played on 30 December at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill, NSW, saw Wellington Phoenix register a convincing 3–0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers FC. The encounter drew a vibrant crowd, notably bolstered by a strong contingent of Nepalese supporters cheering for Sabitra Bhandari, popularly known as Samba, the captain of Nepal’s women’s national team.

A large gathering from the Nepalese community including Mr Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Honorary Consul of Nepal to New South Wales, and Sydney-based veteran Nepalese sports writer and analyst Hemanta Kafle was present to support Bhandari, who plays professionally for Wellington Phoenix.

In its match summary, Stuff reported: “At Wanderers Football Park, Sydney: Wellington Phoenix 3 (Emma Main 7’, 52’, Sabitra Bhandari 48’) Western Sydney Wanderers 0. HT: 1–0.”

In the detailed match report, Stuff wrote that Nepalese striker Sabitra Bhandari starred with a goal and two assists as Wellington Phoenix comfortably defeated the bottom-placed Wanderers to end their 355-day wait for an away victory. According to the report, Wanderers Football Park was packed with Phoenix supporters, many of whom were chanting “Samba, Samba, Samba” as the teams walked out for their final match of 2025.

Bhandari played a pivotal role in the opening goal, setting up Emma Main, who scored after just seven minutes. Phoenix doubled their lead early in the second half when Bhandari struck in the 48th minute, marking her third goal in two games. She then provided another assist for Main five minutes later, sealing the result and securing all three points for the visitors.

The victory lifted Wellington Phoenix from ninth to fourth place, putting them back into the finals positions.

This report is based on information published by Stuff (New Zealand). Quoted material is reproduced for news reporting purposes with proper attribution. Published 30 December 2025.

30/12/2025

Tamang Society of Sydney to Host Grand Sonam Lhochhar 2862 Celebration at Granville Town
Hall
Sydney: Tamang Society of NSW is set to hold a vibrant cultural showcase, Sonam Lhochhar 2862, on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 5:00 pm onwards at Granville Town Hall, 10 Carlton Street, Granville, NSW 2142. The celebration marks the Year of the Horse according to the Manjushree Sambat calendar. Organisers noted that the program aims to foster unity between Tamang and non-Tamang communities through a shared celebration of Nepal’s indigenous culture, traditions, ethnic values, and national identity. Tickets are available at $20, and a full program of cultural performances and entertainment.

The much-anticipated community event is proudly supported by ThinkWise Financial Solutions as the Title Sponsor, with Expert Education and Visa Services as the Platinum Partner. Supporting partners include Nepalese Voice Global, KBA Global Education and Migration, Jit Man Limbu (JP) from Gurkha Mortgage & Finance Pty Ltd, Karma Traditional House, Refine Ride, Land and Lease Realty, Southwest, Sherpa Loans, United Pay Remit, Safal Education Services, and Sapphire Estate Agents.The event’s catering partner is Prisha Catering and Events, while Zambala Catering and Event serves as the hospitality partner.

Tamang Society of NSW President Raj Pakhrin shared the following message: “Respected Nepali brothers and sisters, warm greetings and Namaste.Since 2009, Tamang Society of NSW has been making a continuous and meaningful contribution from Sydney towards the development, promotion, and preservation of the Tamang community’s language, religion, script, arts, and culture. Continuing this noble mission, we are delighted, as in previous years, to celebrate Lhochhar (Ta Lho 2862 – New Year) in a grand manner by bringing together Sydney-based Nepalis at one place to celebrate with unity and pride.On this auspicious occasion, Tamang Society of NSW extends both a formal and informal invitation to all Nepali brothers and sisters living in Sydney to join us in celebrating Sonam Lhochhar with grandeur and harmony, and kindly requests everyone to mark this special day in their calendars. The program will feature outstanding performances by local Sydney-based artists, along with an insightful presentation on Lhochhar, the Tamang New Year based on the lunar calendar, by Tamang language and culture activist Pratik Ngesur.We are confident that your participation will help keep our Nepali arts, culture, and festivals alive and vibrant, making this celebration a grand success. On the sacred occasion of Sonam Lhochhar 2862, we extend our heartfelt advance best wishes to all Tamang elders—Nana, Ang, Jyo-Jyo, Ale—as well as to all Nepali brothers and sisters residing in Nepal and abroad. We look forward to welcoming the wider community to celebrate Sonam Lhochhar 2862 in a festive, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere.”