The Mallu Magazine

What to do, when to do it and who to call. General information for Malayali families in Australia, not advice for your situation.

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A plain guide to finding a GP who speaks Malayalam: where to search, what to ask before you book, and what to do if nobody nearby speaks it.

19 October 2026

Coming up

28OCT
BAS due (July to September quarter)
8 days to go. Quarterly BAS for businesses lodging themselves.
31OCT
Tax returns due
11 days to go. If you lodge your own 2025-26 return. A registered tax agent can usually lodge later for you.
1NOV
Kerala Piravi
12 days to go. Kerala Formation Day, celebrated by Malayali communities.
25DEC
Christmas Day
66 days to go. Public holiday across Australia.

Home guide

Electricians, plumbers and many builders need a state licence. Here is how to check one for free, and what to ask for before you say yes.

More guides are on the way, including Kerala restaurants in Melbourne and Kerala grocery stores in Sydney.