WikiLeaks.: Australian diplomats saw attacks on students as racially driven -The Hindu

Story by A. Srivathsan in The Hindu, 30-03-2011 CHENNAI: Even as Australian Ministers, politicians and officials were taking the position in public that there was no racial motivation behind the spate of attacks on Indian students in Australia, chiefly...

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...

Direct AI flights to Delhi, Mumbai from Melbourne

By our community reporter Melbourne: You can now fly to Delhi and Mumbai direct from here from November 1. A first in Australia the move is likely to strengthen trade and cultural ties between Victoria and India. Premier John Brumby and Industry and...

Defensive Brumby offers to meet Indian envoy

By Melbourne news bureau Melbourne: Victorian Premier John Brumby has expressed willingness to meet Indian High Commissioner Mrs. Sujatha Singh to brief her on the progress that had been made, including boosting police patrols in high risk areas like...

Victoria in denial: Indian envoy

By our news bureau Melbourne: The Indian government and the community have finally woken up to stand with those Indian overseas students in Victoria who have been victims of a spate of attacks since last year. The Indian High Commissioner to Canberra...