· UNIQLO opens its second Melbourne store, creating 100 jobs · Confirms Melbourne as the base to grow UNIQLO’s Australian operations · Victorian Coalition Government building a better Victoria by attracting businesses from around the globe Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has welcomed the decision of Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO to base its growing Australian operations […]
· Legislation to facilitate medical cannabis trials to be introduced today · Ensuring trials can be conducted in a safe and ethical manner · Napthine Government building a healthier Victoria Legislation to facilitate medical cannabis trials will be introduced into State Parliament today, in another significant step towards the use of marijuana compounds in treating or […]
· Works begin on $66 million Ringwood Station project, creating 100 construction jobs · Upgrade to create a safer, more accessible transport hub · Napthine Government investing in better public transport Construction work to transform Ringwood Station and bus interchange into a showcase twenty-first century transport hub started today with demolition of disused shops in […]
Today the Prime Minister announced an increase in the public terror alert level from Medium to High. As Premier, the safety of all Victorians is my first priority. I can assure all Victorians that State and Commonwealth authorities will remain ever vigilant in their efforts to keep our community safe. I want to be very […]
· Premier announces 80 Victorian participants in 2015 Anzac Day Gallipoli tour · Tour is part of commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of World War One · Victorian Coalition Government passing on the legacy of our veterans to future generations Premier Denis Napthine today announced the 80 students and 14 teacher chaperones […]
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 […]