Parramatta MP Geoff Lee with the members of the Indian community The overwhelming response of the Parramatta community opposing the changes to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) has been heard loud and clear by State Member for Parramatta, Dr Geoff Lee MP. “While I strongly believe […]
Time is running out! By 30 June 2014 you need to: lodge your 2011”“12 and 2012”“13claim forFamily Tax Benefit, Child Care Benefit and Single Income Family Supplement lump sum payments, and confirm your income for Family Tax Benefit””this means you and your partner need to lodge a tax return with the Australian Taxation […]
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation offers us many things, but spiritual power is the most important. It shows us how to choose happiness rather than sorrow, how to decide on victory rather than defeat. In this, the oldest form of meditation, we don’t attempt to empty our mind. We […]
Adani Chairman Gautam Adani, big dreams big projects Adani is in news in India during the election fever and we have Adani making waves here in Australia too as India’s energy needs rise. An approval for a 16.5 billion coal and rail project in Queensland producing 60 million […]
Minister for Education, the Hon Christopher Pyne The Federal Coalition Government will invest $42 million in ground breaking tropical health and medicine research to be conducted by James Cook University (JCU), delivering on an election commitment to communities in northern Australia. Minister for Education, the Hon […]
By Vish Viswanathan “We artistes are like flowers. But Maduram Academy of Performing Arts did put us together like a beautiful garland through the Sydney Dance Festival” said Smt. Vidha Lal, a world famous Kathak exponent and the Guinness Book of World […]
A group of women (and organisations) are coming together to establish a centre to provide a supportive environment for South Asian women who are isolated, and at risk of domestic violence and homelessness. The Centre, in Western Sydney, will provide a safe and enjoyable environment for women to access counselling, enjoy social outings and build […]
Minister for Employment Senator Eric Abetz said employment figures out today demonstrate the need to get the economy back on track. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April remained steady at 5.8 per cent, although the labour force participation rate declined slightly from 64.8 per cent in March to 64.7 per cent […]
The NSW Government has launched the 2014 Money Stuff Challenge, a fun, educational competition that teaches high school students about consumer rights and responsibilities. “It is never too early to learn important lessons about money management, including avoiding the debt trap and not getting scammed, and the challenge offers a prize pool up to $14,000,” […]
The NSW Government’s $22 million station refresh program is now underway at 19 key stations that include a deep clean, improved station security and less clutter on platforms. “As one of the key stations on the network, I am thrilled to see Parramatta Station included in this […]