Category archives for: Community

India’s hope at 2018 Commonwealth Games

India’s   strong 225-member contingent has arrived in Australia to take part in Commonwealth Games 2018 being held from April 4 – 15 in the gold coast as the south Brisbane city is festively decorated to welcome competitors from around the world by countries that are part of the commonwealth. 5000 athletes in all have […]

Call to value Diversity in the Workplace

Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams is welcoming the premiere of ABC’s Employable Me series tonight. Employable Me follows the journey of nine individuals with neuro diverse conditions as they search for meaningful employment. Mr Williams said more than 123,000 people with disability in NSW are able to work but are currently unemployed. “It’s important […]

The countdown starts – Miss/Mrs/Mr India Australia 2018!

By Neeru Saluja 30 contestants, a Bollywood diva and three titles in each category. The countdown starts to the annual beauty pageant Miss/Mrs/Mr India Australia 2018 where contestants from all over Australia will compete for the title in their respective category. Brought by Miss India Australia Corporation and Maharaja Haveli, the contest aims to create […]

Premier’s Medal turns into a millstone

  By Neena Badhwar In a major reversal to the honours awarded to community members at the Premier’s Harmony Gala Dinner on March 21, the Judging Panel has now decided to retract the 2018 Economic Participation Medal, according to a statement by a Multicultural Spokesperson of the NSW Government. The medal was awarded on the […]

Telopea renewal will see a revitalised vibrant community

The NSW Government is set to transform the ageing social housing estate at Telopea in Western Sydney with an increased supply of social, affordable and private housing through the  Communities Plus  program. Minister for Social Housing Pru Goward today announced that expressions of interest are now being sought for a mixed development of 12.5 hectares […]

ATO focusses on holiday home rentals

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is setting their sights on the large number of mistakes, errors and false claims made by rental property owners who use their own property for personal holidays. “As Australians enjoy the Easter break, they should be aware that the ATO is focusing on taxpayers who claim deductions for holiday homes […]

Bancroft’s plaster saga reminiscent of the Vaseline controversy of 1977

By Kersi Meher-Homji Enough is written on the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering episode masterminded by Australian captain Steve Smith with his advisers and executed by fielder Cameron Bancroft. However, this controversy reminded me of the Vaseline controversy involving England’s fast bowler John Lever in the third Test against India in Chennai on 15 January 1977. […]

Event cinemas introduce their school holiday program

Oprah in A Wrinkle in Time Event Cinemas  are preparing for a jam-packed autumn spectacular this March/April with the introduction of their autumn school holiday program. Bring the kids along to watch the biggest family blockbusters and get creative with FREE arts and crafts activities. The school holiday program is an extravaganza of film themed […]

Families! Come, experience and enjoy the Royal Easter Show

The cattle are groomed, the pumpkins are picked, the chicks have hatched and thousands of exhibitors and volunteers are waiting for the gates to open on the Greatest  Easter  Show on Earth! The Royal Easter Show welcomes all families to come see and enjoy some of the most exciting highlights of the 2018 Sydney  Royal […]

Yateender Gupta and Promila win Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals

By Neena Badhwar At the Premier’s Harmony Gala Dinner on March 21, Premier Gladys Berejiklian honoured community members with medals for their contributions they have worked and striven for the betterment of life in Australia. The dinner is an enthusiastic showcase of the strong and vibrant multicultural community of NSW. Attended by a good 800 […]