As a kid, October was always the best month for sweets. Preceded by Ganesh Chaturthi, the month kicks off with Dusshera, with Eid arriving in short succession, before building up momentum into Diwali at the end of the month. India’s history with sugar dates back to the ancient times when Indian Physicians were amongst the first to describe Diabetes, […]
The Asian Australian Lawyer’s Association (AALA) recently held its first AGM at the offices of the law firm Baker& Mckenzie at which the keynote speaker was the Attorney General Hon. Robert Clark who is also the Minister for Finance and the Minster for Industrial Relations. Hon. Robert Clark spoke at length about the importance of promoting diversity in the […]
Bridgewater NJ and Pune, India IGATE Corporation, the New Jersey-headquartered integrated technology and operations solutions provider, launched the IGATE Corporate University – the Company’s sprawling training and development facility in Pune. As one of Asia’s largest corporate training Universities, the IGATE Corporate University will focus on building custom training programs and methodologies in association with leading global varsities. The University […]
The cream of Australian Punjabi dance and music talent was on display at the Bhangra Down Under 2014 – Australian Bhangra competition, held at the National Theatre, St Kilda on Sunday 21st Seven teams competed from across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra for the top prize of $1,500 and the winning trophy. The event was a sellout and over […]
On September 13, Yuva Gujarat organised a festival for Navaratri at the Westside Indoor Sports Centre, Altona. Yuva Gujarat was established by a young migrant from Gujarat (a state in India) with the intention to maintain, enhance, and promote Gujarati culture and heritage in Australia. The key mission of Yuva Gujarat is to unite the Gujarati community […]
OnAugust 31, 2014 the Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association held their Annual General Meeting. The association welcomed their new Management Committee, which includes Dr Shunil Sharma as the President, Dr M. Anandakumarasamy as the Vice President, Mr Rajiv Haikerwal as the Secretary, Mrs Neela Ramiah as the Joint Secretary, Mr Rathinam Srinivasan as the Treasurer, Mr Sures Sinnadurai as the Assistant Treasurer, […]
· First of eight new Melbourne Art Trams unveiled · Victorian Coalition Government partners with Yarra Trams and Melbourne Festival · Napthine Government strengthening Melbourne’s reputation as a creative city Commuters can look forward to a dash of creativity with their daily commute as Melbourne’s latest art tram hits the tracks. Minister for the Arts […]
Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello today announced the line-up for the upcoming ‘Culture Beats’ music festivals at Darling Harbour would feature The Voice’s Emily Rex and Malaysian Idol runner-up Dina Nadzir. Mr Dominello said three festivals, presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority in conjunction with event organisers, would be held between 21 September […]
.Victorian Coalition Government amends law to ban BTEX chemicals in fracking .Napthine Government ensuring there are strong protections for environment .Moratorium on onshore natural gas activities remains in place Legislation has passed through Parliament this week that enshrines in law a ban on the use of BTEX chemicals in hydraulic fracturing to protect Victoria’s environment, water […]
· Coward punch killers to face at least 10 years in prison · Vicious gang attackers to receive tougher sentences · Napthine Government building a safer Victoria New legislation passed by Parliament today means coward punch killers will face at least 10 years in jail. Those who inflict gross violence as part of a gang […]