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Dr Agar along with other religious leaders urges bipartisan support for climate action

Prominent religious leaders from five diverse traditions are calling for urgent action on climate change to help avert a devastating 4 ° C rise in global temperatures. In an open letter to both sides of the political divide ahead of the upcoming Federal election, they are unequivocal about human-induced climate change. They call for bipartisan […]

‘Jai Ho’ at the State Schools Spectacular in Melbourne

  For the first time in its nearly 20 year history the Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be showcasing the best of Indian music as a key part of the program this year. An audience of around 12 000 people is expected at the annual concert which involves over 3000 state school students  from over […]

Warning on bank refund scams

    NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is again warning residents across the state to avoid being scammed by offers of refunds on bank fees. Mr Stowe said Fair Trading had received several reports this year about the perennial bank refund scam. “Gosford Fair Trading Centre received four […]

Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas in Sydney Nov 10 -12, 2013

High Commission of India Canberra The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Government of India has decided to hold the 2013 Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas Convention in Sydney over three days from November 10 -12, 2013.  Shri Vayalar Ravi, Hon. Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and the Hon. Barry O’Farrell, Premier of NSW, jointly […]

Community refugee sponsorship trial begins

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O’Connor   For the first time, community organisations such as ethnic groups, church groups, and NGOs can nominate people at risk in overseas locations for resettlement here in Australia. Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O’Connor on June 3 announced the start of a community proposal pilot for up […]

The new Telstra Explorer Bundle brings a blockbuster deal to families in Australia

    With the launch of the new Telstra Explorer Bundle, streaming your favourite movie masala and staying connected with family has never been easier. Telstra GM of Niche Marketing, Alister Park, said customers will love the high speed broadband offer and the family calls benefit. “For just $80 per month there are no upfront […]

Red Shield Doorknock Appeal by Salvation Army this weekend May 25-26

When Salvos volunteers come knocking this weekend make sure to donate as fundraiser helps people who are in desperate need of assistance with a target of assisting 1 million people a year who find it difficult to make ends meet. This year the national fundraising target for the Red Shield Appeal is $79 million with […]

What has happened to India as its reputation goes to dust

Now the whole of Sydney is talking about the rape of this 5 year old girl which the people of India have named ‘Gudiya’ meaning doll. Again public in Delhi is madly protesting to such an inhumane act when Gudiya was abducted on April 15 by two men who kept her in captivity when the […]

1.6 billion on light rail to reduce congestion

[youtube yRju1uqoQ6Y] Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced to a forum of around 300 representatives from the private sector, inviting them to work with the NSW Government in the delivery, maintenance and operation of Sydney’s new light rail. In December last year the NSW Government announced it would build light rail through the Sydney CBD […]

King of Youtube Psy makes waves with his new ‘Gentleman’

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with Psy doing the Gangnam steps.   Psy was recognized by the United Nations as an “International sensation”   [youtube ASO_zypdnsQ] Park Jae-sang known as Psy is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, record producer and television personality. Park Jae-sang was born on December 31, 1977, to an affluent […]