Pardeep Singh Tiwana, at the age of 51, has become the first Indian to be appointed as a judge in Australia. More specifically, the County Court of Victoria. Born and raised in the UK, Tiwana completed his law degree at the University of Wolverhampton. He completed his barrister studies at Lincoln’s Inn, where he was...Read More
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Australia’s public Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is a hybrid-funded broadcaster with approximately 80% of its funding derived from the government. Popular among the Indian diaspora community, it provides multicultural coverage across Australian states. It comes as a surprise that the diverse publicly funded broadcaster has come under repeated scrutiny for workplace bullying and more. Pallavi...Read More
Indian Luxury Weddings Become Lean During COVID Restrictions in Australia
Australia’s Covid-19 restrictions have greatly affected wedding processions for Indian Australians. Most Indian families have had to either postpone their wedding or cut down on their wedding programs due to restrictions on social gatherings due to Covid-19-related uncertainties. These coronavirus restrictions have not only affected the families emotionally but also affected wedding-related businesses and suppliers....Read More
Australian Restrictions Separate Children from their Families
Johannah, aged 5, says goodnight to her mother. Unfortunately, it’s through a computer screen. They are 9100 Kilometers apart, and Drisya has not hugged her daughter for 18-months now. Johannah is one of 173 children stranded in India, unable to enter Australia due to restrictions and rules on minors flying alone. Johannah lived with her...Read More
The Victorian government has provided $300,000 to the Hindu society through various grants in the past seven years. Recently, it has committed to providing an additional $500,000 to Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in Australia; these funds will be used to build multipurpose halls at the temple in Carrum Downs....Read More
The Indian community in Victoria has some good news to celebrate. They will now have access to a multipurpose community hub in Victoria, home to many Indian migrants. One of the Australia India Community Charitable Trust (AICCT) trustees, Mr Karan Gandhok, stated that this step is a ‘milestone moment’ for the Indian community. “We have...Read More
Chennai man caught trying to transport 10.2 kg cocaine to Sydney
Around noon came a man in an auto-rickshaw at Excel Worldwide Pty Ltd, a courier firm in Phase-2, Industrial Area of Chennai. He was carrying two boxes of crockery items that were destined to be delivered in Sydney, Australia. As per regular procedures, the courier company started sanitising all the packets. They also checked the...Read More
Australia Introduces new Visa Incentives for Foreign Students studying in the Regional Areas
The Australian Department of Home Affairs unveils plans to introduce new Visa Incentives for international students studying in regional areas in 2021 In December 2020, the Department of Home Affairs released a statement indicating the Central Government’s plans to grant a second Temporary Graduate Visa, also known as TGV, to international students who study at...Read More
INDIANS Communities in Western Sydney URGED TO REMAIN Vigilant
Harris Park, within Parramatta and on the fringes of western Sydney, has been the focal point of racial tension in recent times. Harris Park, which houses a large Indian and Hindu population, has witnessed unprovoked attacks on people with ethnic backgrounds. A recent attack on a group of Sikh men was particularly alarming. The Sikh...Read More
Bura Na Mano Covid Hai
The Hindu Festival of Colours, otherwise known as ‘Holi’, dates back to the fourth century and marks the beginning of spring after the long winter. Many see it as symbolic of the triumph of good over evil. Marked with great excitement, it is widely celebrated in March, which is parallel to the Hindu calendar month...Read More