Jealous Mohammed Khan, whose wife was having an affair with his friend’s brother Syeid Alam, killed Alam by beheading him and disposing of his body separately in two pieces – torso and his head wrapped in jeans. Khan has been sentenced to life in jail for the murder after being
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Coronavirus affected International Students being helped
Coronavirus affected international students are being helped by the Victorian government with care packages being provided through the Study Melbourne centre and online counselling. Volunteers from the international student community gathered at the Study Melbourne Student Centre in Hardware Lane today to fill care packages with grocery vouchers, support service information
Missing the point in Bridget McKenzie Sports Funding controversy
Since his stunning federal election victory towards the end of 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had a very difficult summer. Well before Bridget McKenzie's sports funding issue arose, it started with the rather unfortunate coincidence of him taking an overseas family holiday just at the moment that the very
Victorian Indians raise funds for Bush Fire Relief
Indian community of Melbourne has been doing its bit, whenever Victoria has faced any challenges. With Bush fires ravaging parts of Victoria, Victorian Indians got together to raise funds for Bush Fire relief. Rampal Muthyala, a Liberal party member and owner of Dosa Hut Wantirna organised a fund-raiser for the victims
Updated Medical Advice for Coronavirus in Australia
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer is now recommending anyone who has travelled in the Hubei province should self-isolate for 14 days after leaving the Hubei province. Australians can rely on advice from health experts when it comes to managing the novel coronavirus – including Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer
A new Kentucky Fried Chicken TV ad condemned
Collective Shout has condemned a new Kentucky Fried Chicken TV ad for reinforcing gender stereotypes and for its sexist grooming of boys. The 15-second ad promoting the global fast food fried chicken chain opens with a young woman checking her appearance in the reflection of a parked car window, leaning forward as
Amandeep Mehra in Australia Day 2020 Honours List
Amandeep Mehra awarded Australian Corrections Medal Having been awarded the Australian Corrections Medal as part of Australia Day 2020 Honours, Amandeep Mehra has not only made Australian Indian community proud but has made the whole country proud. Amandeep works for the Department of Justice New South Wales. He commenced his service with
Making Kindergarten enrolment Easier for Victorian Families
The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for families to secure a kindergarten place for three and four-year-old children by supporting councils to develop central enrolment schemes and simplify kindergarten enrolment processes. Minister for Education James Merlino today announced eight councils in the areas rolling out Three-Year-Old Kinder first have
Vic Government funding for local sports clubs
Uniform, Equipment, Training Grants For Local Sports Clubs Victorian government’s grants program has opened applications for funding for local sports clubs. Grassroots sporting clubs across Victoria are being encouraged to apply for funding to upgrade equipment, buy new uniforms, boost administration capabilities and improve training for officials. Simply put, clubs needing
Gang of Indo-Sri Lankan pickpockets – 2 Indians caught in Melbourne
The latest feather or shall we say blemish for the Indian community is charging by Victoria police of two Indian pickpockets, a sad start to 2020 for the local Indian community. With the latest embarrassment caused to the Indian community by a man-woman duo, words of the famous Australian population researcher