FIAV celebrated multi-cultural gala dinner in great style at Grands on Princess Mulgrave in the presence of the premier of Victoria Dr. Dennis Napthine, the leader of opposition Mr Daniel Andrews, The Minister of Multi-Cultural Affairs and citizenship & planning Hon Matthew guy and a number members of parliament, community leaders and community groups from […]
“India is the cradle of human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astricted materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!” Mark Twain (1835-1910) FIAV is proud to bring enchanting Indian history in […]
Tulsi Indian Restaurant located at 74 Station Street Somerville has won the Indian and Subcontinent category in the Victoria Savour AustraliaTM Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence 2014. Business owner and member of Restaurant & Catering Australia, Devendra Singh says “our whole team at Tulsi is very proud of this achievement. It validates the […]
Punching above one’s weight keeps surfacing on a regular basis. This phrase has again resurfaced over the last few weeks, the think tanks especially the right wing variety talk about it a lot. It is used in connection with Nations military contributions, as well, as in the sporting arena. When a country, with a small […]
It has been 68 years since India gained independence on August 15, 1947. To celebrate this occasion State Labor Member for Narre Warren South Judith Graley MP joined with the Consul General of India, Mr Manika Jain at a special reception. Ms Graley attended the celebration on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition Daniel […]
Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, Matthew Guy has applauded the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Commonwealth will not proceed with proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). “The Victorian Government believes that this is a victory for common sense,” Mr Guy said. “The Commonwealth’s decision vindicates the Victorian Government’s public support of the […]
· Standard & Poor’s confirms Victoria’s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook · Victoria is the only state with AAA credit rating with a stable outlook · Victorian Coalition Government building a stronger economy to deliver more schools, hospitals, roads and public transport for Victorians The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed Standard & Poor’s […]
· Laws restricting smoking around schools, hospitals and other locations passed · Protecting children from harm caused by tobacco smoke · Napthine Government building a healthier Victoria Smoking will soon be banned at entrances to schools, hospitals and certain government buildings as part of new Victorian Coalition Government tobacco control reforms. Minister for Health David Davis […]
· 28th consecutive month of more than 90 per cent of Metro trains on time · Overall customer satisfaction with metropolitan trains is up compared to 2010 · Napthine Government delivering better public transport For the 28th consecutive month, more than 90 per cent of Metro’s trains were on time, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder announced […]
Drug drivers warned – anytime, anywhere – you will be caught An extra $4.5 million for roadside ice and drug testing, equipping regional and metro highway patrol units with testing kits Napthine Government building a safer Victoria by saving lives on our roads Motorists who play Russian roulette with their lives – and the lives […]