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UWA awarded $898,560 to teach Einstein’s Physics in schools

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have been awarded $898,560 for a ground-breaking international research project to teach Einstein’s theories of space, time, matter, light and gravity through primary and secondary school. Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced more than $5.7 million in funding for university research projects through the Australian Research […]

NSCA extends condolences to the bereaved families of Christchurch Mosque killings

National Sikh Council Of Australia (NSCA) was shocked to hear the   news of the terrorist attack on two Mosques in the Christchurch city of New Zealand   today, killing 49   innocent devotees     and injuring many seriously. Places of prayers are supposed to be safe, but no more, and we have to […]

Funding for community safety by the Federal government

Federal government is extending the Safer Communities Fund following the terrible terrorist attack in New Zealand. Funding will be boosted for the upcoming round of grants from the fund for religious organisations to increase security at their premises. Fifty five million dollars will now be available in round 4 and grants will be prioritised for […]

Memories came flooding when we met after fifty years

By Gita Malik On February 20th, 2019, a bunch of 65-year old young ladies, all dressed in green bundled with excitement at the Holy Angel’s Convent school grounds, in T Nagar, Chennai got together for a 50 year school reunion. We came from different parts of the world. The dress code of green was in keeping […]

HCA condemns attacks on Muslim worshippers

The Hindu Council of Australia condemns the massacre of innocent victims at prayer in the two Mosques at Christchurch yesterday. Wilful and planned acts of violence against people of any faith, race and belief is hateful and inhuman. The world must act against whoever and wherever they are. We pray for the bereaved families and […]

Doorstop at Lakemba Mosque by Prime Minister Scott Morisson

March 16, Saturday: President of the Lebanese Muslim Association, Samier Dandan welcomed all at Lakemba mosque and Prime Minister Scott Morisson who came to offer his condolences to the sad events of killing fifty innocent people praying in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he said,”the whole world witnessed yesterday, an event that the […]

AHIA celebrates Holi

By Subhashini Channa HOLI, the very word conjures a vivid scenario of colours, joy and friendliness. People spraying multi-coloured water, through ‘pitchkaris’, balloons, buckets and what not on friends and strangers and ‘gulal’ fills us with excitement. Holi augurs spring season, this festivity also symbolises victory of good over evil. As the Hindu mythology goes, […]

PM Scott Morisson: We are shocked, appalled and outraged at NZ killings

Transcript of Doorstop From  Kirribilli  House  by  Prime  Minster  Scott  Morisson  on  the  horrible, senseless  killings  in New Zealand’s city of Christchurch of 49 people, 48 injured with 20 seriously wounded by  an  Australian  man  along  with  three  others   PRIME MINISTER: Australia and New Zealand are not just allies, we’re not just partners, we are […]

$100,000 to support the Children’s Festival

The Children’s Festival will benefit from $100,000 over four years thanks to the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted to be supporting the event attended by more than 10,000 people each year. “The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will continue to support the Children’s Festival, which brings […]

$400,000 to support new migrants in Western Sydney

More than 3000 multicultural students across 20 schools in Western Sydney will benefit from the GWS Giants’ Stephen Coniglio-Amanda Farrugia Community Program.  The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government announced it will provide $400,000 over four years to establish the program ”” an investment made possible thanks to the strong economic management of the NSW Liberals […]