Melbourne, January 24: The Fair Work Ombudsman has announced legal action against the operators of two more 7-Eleven stores for allegedly underpaying their staff tens of thousands of dollars. The litigation takes to six the number of 7-Eleven operators to face Court since 2009. The latest matters to go beforeRead More →
A United Nations survey report reveled on January 12 this year, that Indian diaspora population is the largest in the world with 16 million people from India living outside their country in 2015. The UN survey studied latest international migrant trends conducted by the UN department of economic and socialRead More →
Uttaranchal Society of Australia Inc is organising for the first time Uttarakhand Sangeet Sandya (Cultural Night) on March 28, 2016 at The Heritage Reception Centre, 514-516 High Street, Epping, VIC 3075, where Uttarkhand’s most admired folks singers Sri Narendra Sigh Negi, Meena Rana, Pritam Bhartwan and Prakash Kahala along withRead More →
Canberra, January 8: A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries. Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter and Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer said the Commonwealth Government wants to make sure people whoRead More →
Robin Scott: Multiculturalism is not mini nationalism where people live isolated from others As migrants, we are all interested in policies, which directly talks about us or affects us directly or vicariously. And Multiculturalism is one such area of government policy, which in Victoria, is executed through its two offices:Read More →
The beachside Frankston Waterfront has been transformed into a sand sculpting wonderland – with over 3,500 tonnes of sand sculpted into a sand zoo for all to enjoy. Visitors to the Frankston waterfront have been amazed at the sheer detail and realism of the animals on display at Sand SculptingRead More →
Melbourne, December 14: A controversial cartoon published today in response to the Paris climate conference, has been condemned as “racist” towards Indians. The cartoon depicts starving Indians chopping and eating solar panels sent in an attempt to control carbon emissions. One family member even tries to eat them with ‘mangoRead More →
Parminder met Nikita’s family as ‘Robin’ Melbourne, December 17: Within two days of coming back from India, Parminder Singh, murdered his wife Nikita in the early hours of 9 January 2015 at their Waxman Parade flat in West Brunswick. Parminder who had come to Australia in 2006 met Nikita inRead More →
2014: $110 million – 117 diplomas December 22: The Sydney training college, Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE) has had its licence cancelled by the ASQA. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) cancelled the registration of Australian Institute of Professional Education Pty Ltd (RTO number 91437) (“AIPE”) as a providerRead More →
Is she racist? Prasad Philip says she is. This is an unfortunate story involving two people – one is a member of our own community and the other one although not Indian, has had a great bond with many Indians over the years. Prasad Philip, a Keralite Indian by descent,Read More →