Victorian families will be able to spend the School Saving Bonus on more items when the Victorian Government’s once-off $400 bonus becomes available later this year to all students at government schools and eligible non-government school students. From this week, schools and families will also get more information about howRead More →
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $7,992 in penalties in court against Ashvinkumar Mavjibhai Chavan and his greengrocer business Strawberry Point in Forest Hill for underpaying a young international student. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $6,660 penalty against Nilkanth Enterprise Pty Ltd, which operated ‘Strawberry Point’Read More →
With the passing away of Dr TJ Rao OAM on Janamashtami, Monday 26 August, the community has lost a stalwart who had no parallel. And perhaps will never have one. A surgeon by profession and an out and out India at heart, Dr TJ Rao epitomized what a host countryRead More →
Global lifestyle brand MUJI has expanded its presence in Melbourne with the grand opening of its new store at Highpoint Shopping Centre on August 29. Renowned for its minimalist design and high-quality products, MUJI is bringing its distinctive style to Highpoint, a bustling retail hub. “We are thrilled to introduceRead More →
“I hate Indians…” – was sprayed over her family home fence Alexis Dennis, an Indian Australian who came to Australia in 2008 as six years old with her family has opened up on her experiencing extreme hate and racism while growing up in Australia. After her treatment at the handsRead More →
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $21,645 penalty in court against the former operator of a burger outlet in Darwin for a breach affecting a vulnerable young worker. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed the penalty against Territory Tough Pty Ltd, which formerly operated a burger outletRead More →
An unknown politician until 2022 and virtually unknown until as late as January 2024, Fatima Payman is the toast of political pundits, particularly since she crossed the floor to join the Greens’ motion to recognize the state of Palestine. She has appointed Glenn Druery her chief of staff. Now, everyRead More →
Victoria brought in the Labor government of Daniel Andrews on the promise of “Zero” payment for the scrapping of the East-West Link project, signed by the Liberal and National Parties during the last days of their government, despite exhortations from the then Labor opposition (now in government). CFMEU opens anRead More →
Due to the works going on at various place, the department of Transport has issued warnings and transport alert as below for the week beginning Friday 2 August to Thursday 8 August: Works taking place Disruption Travel advice Level Crossing Removal Project Removal of the level crossings on Warrigal andRead More →
Distinguished Professor Brajesh Singh, from the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment at Western Sydney University, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Arrell Global Food Innovation Research Impact Award. Presented annually by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph in Canada, the Arrell Global Food InnovationRead More →