Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of an expected rise in flu and other respiratory viruses this winter. Victorian Chief Health Officer Clare Looker today visited the Royal Children’s Hospital for her annual vaccination and to encourage more Victorians to get theirs, particularly thoseRead More →
Australian immigration system seems to be in chaos, particularly in light of the High Court’s decision in NZYQ. It has engulfed the Albanese government but sadly for the Albo team, it is entirely of its own making. And it is not surprising that some commentators have criticized Ministers Andrew Giles (Immigration)Read More →
If there was any doubt about the cricketing prowess of the Indians, it all vanished on Wednesday night when the Indian batsmen thrashed NZ bowlers to the fences long and wide for sixes and fours and the bowlers led by Mohammed Shami – took their batsmen to the cleaners withoutRead More →
Nominations are now open for a new category of the Premier’s VCE Awards 2023 which recognises the outstanding achievements of Victoria’s first VCE Vocational Major (VM) students. Minister for Education Ben Carroll today encouraged teachers across the state to get in early and nominate high-performing students for the Outstanding VCERead More →
Victoria has suffered its worst ever post-Christmas job losses as more than 100,000 Victorians lost their jobs in January 2023. ABS data released today has shown a concerning 0.5 per cent increase in Victoria’s unemployment rate to 4.0 per cent – the equal highest of any mainland state or territory.Read More →
Premier Jacinta Allan had a fruitful visit to India last month. Promoting many initiatives to progress Victoria-India interests, batting for Victoria in India, we also saw the girl in her slipping out when she “begged” (offered) to audition as a first sitting Premier to work in a Bollywood film. NoRead More →
Celebrate India Inc.’s celebration of the festival of Diwali in Victoria has become synonymous with Fed Square Diwali, not only for Victorian Indians but also for the mainstream Victorians, the state government and important institutions. In short, folks at Celebrate India Inc have well and truly put Diwali on Victoria’sRead More →
The WA first time Senator who spectacularly defected from Labor just months ago has announced what was an open secret to many political pundits – her launching of a new political party. The party is named ‘Australia’s Voice’ and the senator launching her party on Wednesday October 9 announced itRead More →
Our politicians claim that Australia is an inclusive and multicultural society. While most Australians are welcoming of migrants and do not have any beef with them being here in Australia, the experience of some of our women contesting as a council candidates, seems to tell a different tale. One ofRead More →
After the success of Call Me Bae, Chunkey Pandey’s daughter Ananya Panday joins once again her co-star Vihaan Samat as a couple in the latest Netflix film CTRL. The movies is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. CTRL is along the lines of the dystopian tales in the Netflix series Black MirrorRead More →
Modi magic in India continues. First, it secured Narendra Modi government its third term in office in the national polls in June, a feat only recorded by Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1967. Now defying all opinion/ exit polls, Modi magic delivered the BJP a hat-trick victory in the Haryana AssemblyRead More →
Nothing Anthony Albanese does, is sticking. Take for instance the October 7 memorial services where Dutton exposed the gaping holes in the Labor approach. The Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year has exposed the hollowness of international diplomacy to the core. Or so it seems. Its utilityRead More →
David Tuffley, Griffith University The Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness. The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime. So whatRead More →
Australian Government launches translated children’s storybook to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities to have conversations about child sexual abuse The children’s storybook is translated into 10 languages and is an age-appropriate, culturally‑safe and inclusive resource. The Australian Government has launched My superhero voice, a children’s storybook that teaches childrenRead More →
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew. HI! My name is Prabodh Malhotra, and I live in Boronia, Melbourne. After doing it for two consecutive years, I plan to walk one more time from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to Sydney Cricket GroundRead More →