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25.01.2022 USD 1.5 million Water Abundance XPRIZE is on. Registration closes on April 28th 2017. Visit http://water.xprize.org/ for more details

21.01.2022 International Women's Day recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the world. This year, for International Women's Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is focusing on Australia's contribution to women's economic empowerment through aid, trade and economic diplomacy. The Australian Consulate-General in Chennai through its Direct Aid Program supports a number of projects managed by local community groups in the area of women's welfare and empowerment. As part of our celebrations we are pleased to showcase some of the great work these organisations are involved in. To know more visit http://chennai.consulate.gov.au/

20.01.2022 Diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Join us as we celebrate our cultural diversity on Harmony Day - a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Harmony Day celebrated on 21 March coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The message this year for Harmony Day is "everyone belongs", the day aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity ...and foster sense of belonging for everyone. Did you know that, - around 45 per cent of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was - Australians identify with about 300 ancestries - since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia - 85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia - apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, Spanish and Hindi - More than 60 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia Source: ABS 2011 Census Data

20.01.2022 Catch the Australian dance and music sensation "Chi Udaka" in your city - Bangalore on 18 November, Chennai on 19 November, Vishakhapatnam on 23 November and Hyderabad on 26 November. For more details visit http://chennai.consulate.gov.au

10.01.2022 Australia is strongly supportive of international efforts to address the illegal wildlife trade both to prevent and to investigate and prosecute illegal wildlife trafficking. The world has lost over half of its wildlife in 40 years. Habit loss, over-exploitation, poaching and illicit trafficking are the main threats. The current wildlife crisis is the direct result of people’s actions. People are the cause of this serious threat to wildlife and people must be the solution. The youth can make a change and the youth are already making positive impacts. On #WorldWildlifeDay, let us listen to the young voices! Let us all #DoOneThingToday to make a change!

10.01.2022 The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared a seven-day period of mourning on the passing of Selvi J Jayalalitha. As a mark of respect, the Australian Consulate-General, Chennai will remain closed on 7 December and will re-open for business on Thursday 8, December 2016.

08.01.2022 The Australian Consulate-General, Chennai wishes you a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Our office will be closed on 26 December for Boxing Day, 27 December in lieu of Christmas Day and 02 January in lieu of New Year's Day

07.01.2022 The Australian Consulate-General in Chennai extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Selvi J Jayalalitha, Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 5 December 2016. The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared a seven-day period of mourning. The Australian Consulate-General will remain closed until further notice. Australian Citizens should regularly check the travel advice and are advised to review their personal security plans; remain aware of the surroundings, inclu...ding local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. A substantially increased police presence has been deployed to maintain law and order. Refrain from any behaviour that may be interpreted as disrespectful or disorderly. Abide by local laws and custom. Anticipate traffic disruptions and heightened security during this time. Shops and offices throughout the state are expected to remain closed for a number of days and disruptions of commercial and public services are expected. The level of our advice has not changed. We continue to advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in India overall. Australian citizens requiring emergency services may contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia. Travel advice for India http://smartraveller.gov.au/Countr//south/pages/india.aspx

06.01.2022 The Governments of the states of Western Australia and Andhra Pradesh signed a Sister State Agreement on 9 December 2016. Visit http://chennai.consulate.gov.au//Media_releasesisterstatea

06.01.2022 Sean Kelly, Consul-General for South India recently launched 13 year old Australian author Aksharaa Agarwal's first book 'Lost-The Capture' from trilogy 'The Key Series'. Congrats Aksharaa!

03.01.2022 Come and enjoy the film "Spear" on 11 February 2017, 7:30 pm at Ranga Shankara, Bengaluru Free entry! Visit http://chennai.consulate.gov.au/ for more details

03.01.2022 We regret to inform you that Chi Udaka, scheduled for today, at Chowdiah Memorial Hall Bangalore, as part of The Hindu November Fest 2016 has been cancelled due to unavoidable reasons.

01.01.2022 Do you have an innovative idea that will establish new, sustainable connections and improve perceptions between Australia and India? If yes, apply for an Australia-India Council grant today! The 2017-19 grants round in now open. Applications close on 27 April 2017! For information and to apply visit, http://dfat.gov.au/aic