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Vic.Govt. announces six months’ rent relief, other steps for Little India traders

Vic.Govt. announces six months’ rent relief, other steps for Little India traders

By Neeraj Nanda Melbourne: The Victorian Government today gave a Christmas gift to the traders of Little India, Dandenong by deciding to grant then six months rent relief and some other steps to address their grievances. The traders of Little India...
Matthew Guy say’s no to independent mediation on ‘Little India’, massive Save Little India Rally outside Vic. Parliament

Matthew Guy say’s no to independent mediation on ‘Little India’, massive Save Little India Rally outside Vic. Parliament

PHOTO: SAT By our community reporter Melbourne, Dec. 6: As hundreds of Little India traders and supporters demonstrated outside the Victorian Parliament, inside the Shadow Minister for Planning Bryan Tee, raised the Little India issue in the Council,...
Indian student illegally detained for 509 days

Indian student illegally detained for 509 days

Prashant Cherkupalli. Photo: SBS TV By our correspondent Sydney: Prashant Cherkupalli, 31, an Indian student in Australia was detained illegally for 509 days between November 2004 and April 2006 at the Villawood detention centre. The Australian Human...
Pro-Anna anti-graft rally in Melbourne

Pro-Anna anti-graft rally in Melbourne

Anti-corruption rally in Melbourne supports Anna fast. PHOTO: Neeraj Nanda/SAT By our correspondent Melbourne, 21 Aug., 2011: Hundreds of Indians including students today held a solidarity rally here in support of the anti-corruption movement in India....
Labor demands compensation for Little India traders

Labor demands compensation for Little India traders

By our community reporter Melbourne: The traders of ‘Little India’ got a big boost on the evening of 17th August when Mr. Jude Perera, MP Cranbourne raised the issue of ‘Little India’ in the Victorian Parliament. He urged the Ted Baillieu government...
Letters on Priest verdict

Letters on Priest verdict

LETTER-1 Dear Editor As a member of the Hindu community I feel ashamed and deeply sorry for the conduct of the Hindu priest who has been convicted for the indecent assault on 2 victims. His behavior is not at all acceptable under the Hindu norms or...
Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Shivratri in Melbourne

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Shivratri in Melbourne

Melbourne: Members of the Kashmiri Pandits Cultural Association (KPCA) celebrated the festival of Shivratri on Sunday, March 13 at Mount Martha’s Community House – a beautiful venue overlooking the bay. Shivratri is an annual festival celebrated...
Ted Baillieu strips VMC independence: Labour

Ted Baillieu strips VMC independence: Labour

By our community reporter Melbourne: The Labor Party has criticised the Baillieu government of stripping the independence of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Earlier, Multicultural Affairs Minister, Nick Kotsiras announced via media release...
VICTORIAN FLOODS: All info at 1300 842 737

VICTORIAN FLOODS: All info at 1300 842 737

VICTORIAN FLOODS The Victorian Government is offering support, shelter and financial assistance for communities affected by the Victorian floods. Relief centres are now open in flood affected areas. For further information call 1300 842 737 or visit...
Indian student in Australia tries to end life, safe in hospital

Indian student in Australia tries to end life, safe in hospital

St. Albans station By our correspondent Melbourne: An Indian overseas student (name withheld) tried to take his own life by jumping in front of a running train in the Western suburbs. The incident took place on the early morning of 4th December, 2010...
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