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Indigenous childrens’ reading cup presented

Indigenous childrens’ reading cup presented

“Books are the new fashion accessory, and reading a book is a good look” said local resident Vimala Sarma, who presented Redfern Community Centre with a Cup for the best under-10 indigenous reader at the Redfern Community Centre Christmas Party held to-day at the Block, Eveleigh St.
“The best skills for life that we can give [...]

Melbourne Sikh Gurudwara Damaged by Fire

Melbourne Sikh Gurudwara Damaged by Fire

An under-construction building on the premises of a Nanaksar Taath Gurdwara in Cranbourne, a suburb of Melbourne, was damaged in a fire that broke out on January 12.
 The gurdwara management believe the attack was racially motivated.
The management has expressed serious concerns over the growing incident of attack on places of worship.
 Master Darshan Singh from the [...]

Shining Indian Talents

Shining Indian Talents

Leena Munjal
 Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted. ~ David Bly
Year 12…last year at school, the end of a journey that began in Kindergarten. The years ahead can be exciting, challenging or full of hardships. Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard [...]

Premier Kristina Keneally Champions Indian Cause With Parramasala

Premier Kristina Keneally Champions Indian Cause With Parramasala

By Harish Velji
First female Premier of the New South Wales, Kristina Keneally not only has taken the relationship with the local Indian community where the former Premier Nathan Rees left off but has not only ran but sprinted with it.
 As a part of the NSW Government’s Event Calender a new feature of the Calender will [...]

Re-connect With Ethnic Media

Re-connect With Ethnic Media

By Harish Velji
                                                                                                      An end of year reception for the ethnic media was held in Governor Macquarie Tower in Sydney by the Community Relations Commission.
 In attendance with the ethnic media representatives were Premier Kristina Keneally, Attorney General and Minister for Citizenship Hon John Hatzistergos MLC , Member for Drummoyne Angela D’ Amore, Leader of the [...]

Broken Dream of Minorities

Broken Dream of Minorities

By Harish Velji
It is well known that Bangladesh formerly known as the East Pakistan gained its independence at the behest of the Indian armed forces.
 There was a popular belief that the West Pakistan had neglected its east wing economically and linguistically.
When Bangladesh became an independent nation in 1971, the religious ethnic minorities celebrated. They celebrated [...]

Australian Cultural Heritage Champion Vinod Daniel honored with Indo- Australian Award for 2009

Australian Cultural Heritage Champion Vinod Daniel honored with Indo- Australian Award for 2009

Leena Munjal
This year’s Indo-Australian Award has been offered to Vinod Daniel, Chairman, AusHeritage and Branch Head Australian Museum, at the Silver Jubilee function of the Indo-Australian Association in Chennai, India. This annual award is given to an individual who has contributed substantially to the bilateral relationship between Australia and India. Previous award winners include cricket [...]

Little steps to understanding Multiculturalism

Little steps to understanding Multiculturalism

 
 
 
 
 
 
Leena Munjal
 “For me being an Aussie means to be truthful, straight forward and fair. Looking after your mates through both good and bad times and responsibly caring for the environment. I believe that one needs to keep the spirit of Australia strong by contributing to the country and recognizing that Australia is made up of [...]

BAPS Blood Donation Drive

BAPS Blood Donation Drive

Leena Munjal
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Sanstha organized a blood donation camp as part of the global birthday celebrations of their present spiritual guru, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj; under the auspices of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service; on December 5, 2009. The Sanstha arranges such drives keeping in line with Swamiji’s life motto – “In [...]

TOP VOLUNTEERS HONOURED IN NSW PARLIAMENT

TOP VOLUNTEERS HONOURED IN NSW PARLIAMENT

In his first official ceremony as Minister for Citizenship, John Hatzistergos, recognized the enormous contribution made by volunteers in NSW by announcing the winners of the 2009 Community Relations Commission Awards for Volunteering.
 “I congratulate all these wonderful Australians and all of those who were nominated for their selfless and tireless contributions to the New South [...]

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