Known around the world for his mystical and devotional melodies, Vikram Hazra is a highly acclaimed musician. He is the original singer of the famous Achuktam Keshavam, the mesmerising, divine melody. Hazra is a popular name known for his traditional Indian melodies and contemporary rhythms, creating a unique sound that is both soothing and invigorating. […]
Perth Hindu Temple in Canning Vale will benefit from a $1 million towards an Education and Culture building to provide spiritual and cultural classes for young people, if the Morrison Government is re-elected. Federal Liberal Member for Tangney, Ben Morton, said the centre is an important part of the Tangney community. The Temple hosts educational […]
Most MasterChef Australia winners go on to sign up book deals and TV shows, and open restaurants. Justin Narayan, the Fijian-Indian Season 13 topper, is not only doing all this, but he plans to cook and work for the Mumbai-based NGO, Vision Rescue. Having been a youth pastor with a mission to create a fun […]
Professor Chakma joins UWA as its 19th Vice-Chancellor following an outstanding career in higher education leadership and academia in Canada, most recently 10 years as President and Vice Chancellor of The University of Western Ontario in Canada. Professor Amit Chakma and his wife Meena flew to Perth from Canada last month and spent 14 days […]
The results of a world-first study at The University of Western Australia have shown that medicinal cannabis can be used as a novel treatment for adults suffering from chronic insomnia. Around one in three Australians has regular difficulty getting to sleep and the sedation effect brought on by medicinal cannabis is believed to be an alternative treatment for those experiencing the condition. The study was […]
The NSW Government continue to deliver a strong economy to provide opportunities for NSW families and small businesses to get ahead. Mr Williams said the NSW Government is committed to easing the cost of living for multicultural families, improving frontline services and creating more local jobs. “We are delivering on this promise. In the month […]
Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams presented Roanna Gonsalves with the Multicultural NSW Award at the 2018 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Roanna Gonsalves was gifted with $20,000 prize money for her published collection of 21st century immigrant stories titledThe Permanent Resident. Mr Williams congratulated Ms Gonsalves for her dedication to telling stories that educate and challenge us […]
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has officially opened the state-of-the-art Riverina Oils and Bio Energy (ROBE) plant in Wagga Wagga, which will export to markets across the world, including India. The new facility in Wagga’s growing industrial centre, Bowmen, will crush over 200,000 tonnes of locally sourced oilseeds per year, in order to produce worlds-best oils and vegetable […]
The NSW Government has proposed tough new Code of Conduct requirements for local NSW councils. Local Government Minister Gabrielle Upton said the updated Model Code of Conduct for Councils in NSW – which would apply to 1,500 councillors and almost 50,000 council staff across NSW – was now on public exhibition for comment. “While most councillors do […]
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House tonight turned gold to mark the most widely celebrated Hindu festival, Diwali. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams hosted a community reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art to celebrate the occasion. “Tonight we mark an occasion which brings millions of people in […]