September 25, 2017. Today the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed that more than 16 million Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey packages had been dispatched to eligible Australians, and people should have now received their forms. ABS Deputy Australian Statistician and Taskforce Lead, Jonathan Palmer, said this marked a significant milestone in the survey process. […]
Rekha Rajvanshi Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated by the Hindu women of Telangana. It is celebrated during Navarathris to honour goddess Gouri referred to as Bathukamma. In Telugu, ‘Bathukamma’ means ‘Come alive Mother Goddess’. Bathukamma known as a spring festival, is the second largest festival after Vijaya Dashami in Telangana Region. In Sydney, Bathukamma festival […]
The Fair Work Ombudsman is reaching out to international students to encourage them to seek free help from the agency if they experience any issues while working in Australia. The agency has launched a new strategy aimed at raising awareness of workplace rights among international students, who make up a large proportion of temporary entrants […]
September 22, 2017. SBS Radio today announced changes to its services to reflect Australia’s rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society. Based on the findings of 2016 Census, more than 1.3 million people have migrated to Australia in the past five years and nearly 4.87 million people speak a language other than English at home including […]
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) today released details of 28 regional pick-up locations to ensure eligible Australians can have their say in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. ABS Deputy Statistician and Taskforce Lead, Jonathan Palmer, said the 28 pick-up sites would be open from 25 September to 20 October and would be […]
By Manju Mittal Panjtara Idols organised its first cruise in the beautiful Sydney Harbour with amazing sunset and dance party for ladies only. Everyone enjoyed an exceptional experience and the start of the spring season dressed in summer outfits on a relaxing Sunday of September 17, 2017. A great concept ‘Cruise-n-Booze’ event was sold out […]
Film Review By Devaki Parthasarathy First let me talk about Akshay Kumar’s TEPK! What a fantastic movie”¦ a rather poignant issue of ills of open defacation mixed with women’s rights in a fight against traditions and a corrupt government!!!! Well what a mouthful that was”¦ but not a minute of boredom! I must admit I […]
Melbourne’s Immigration Museum at 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne is celebrating Diwali – the Festival of Lights on October 20 from 6 to 11pm at night with Melbourne band ‘The Fifths’ with their unique blend of east meets west ‘Electro Pop Bollywood’ tunes that will be sure to make you dance. Put on your dancing shoes […]
Queensland Law Society president Christine Smyth today (Monday September 18) welcomed the state government’s announcement that it will begin removing 17-year-old offenders from the adult criminal justice system. “Queensland Law Society has advocated strongly for this reform, and called for the major parties to commit to it in the lead-up to the last election,” Ms […]
Project: White Rakhi 2017 was launched across a number of university campuses in Australia. The initially launch was held at the University of Technology, Sydney with subsequent events held at RMIT, Melbourne; University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney. Students were joined by Members of Parliament, University Representatives and Community Leaders in […]