Subcontinent Friends of Labor in New South Wales hosted its annual dinner on 7th August with the Leader of Opposition, The Hon Bill Shorten. The evening was well attended by many community groups, individuals, state and federal MP’s In the opening remarks Ms Kaila […]
It is an honour to send my warmest greetings to readers of The Indian Down Under on the occasion of Indian Independence Day. 5 August presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate India’s history and development since gaining independence in 1947. NSW has strong diplomatic, […]
Meet Federal Member of Parliament Julie Owens at her stall at Parramatta’s India Day celebration this Saturday 15 August. This is a perfect opportunity for community members and organisations to speak with her and discuss local and Federal issues. “I am looking forward to celebrating India’s Independence Day with my […]
The Government has re listed Al-Shabaab, Hamas’ Izz al-Din al Qassam Brigades, Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as ‘terrorist organisations’ under the Criminal Code. The organisations remain listed because they continue to directly or indirectly engage in, prepare, plan, assist in, foster or advocate the doing of terrorist acts. Al-Shabaab […]
A City of Sydney grant will help Australia’s leading opera company present concerts on the Sydney Opera House steps, marking the organisation’s 60th anniversary and making opera accessible to more people. With reduced ticket prices and accessible facilities, the five-concert series by Opera Australia is expected to […]
Forced marriage is an insidious and hidden crime. It is illegal and there is no place for it in Australia. On august 12, 2015 new laws passed the House of Representatives to clarify what constitutes forced marriage, and to introduce tough new penalties for conduct that causes a person to enter into a […]
A marriage alliance conference was held in Sydney attended by representatives of Muslim and Christian communities. Here is a joint statement released by them on the issue of same sex marriage: Religious leaders with Tio Faulkner of Marriage Alliance and Greg Smith at the conference August, 12, 2015. On behalf of those […]
By Neeru Saluja Actor Deep Sidhu is waiting eagerly for the Independence Day weekend. His debut film ‘Ramta Jogi’ is releasing on August 14 under the big production house Vijayta Films. With the Deol family’s support, this model turned actor can’t ask for more. Friends India […]
By Rekha Bhattacharjee Sydney, August 8 (IANS): Even though the mining pundits are convinced that India’s Adani Group is all set to quit Australia because of a chain of delays, PM Tony Abbott has come out openly to support the proposed mega coal mine project owned by […]
Parramatta City Council is calling on local food vendors to rethink how they dispose of their unwanted food scraps and get involved in the Plate Back to Paddock food waste recycling trial. Twelve food businesses have so far signed up to take part in the initiative and eight more are required to complete […]