Actor Anil Kapoor unfurling the proud Indian flag in Melbourne on Independence Day Sydney missed the glamour of Bollywood yet had its own low key celebration Independence Day was celebrated over seven days in Sydney. It started with the Consul General inviting […]
In his address to the nation on the eve of the 69th Independence Day, the president cautioned against vested interests chipping away at social harmony to erode many centuries of secularism and said the country’s neighbours must ensure that their territory is not used by forces […]
Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning NSW residents about scam calls purporting to be from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Mr Stowe said scammers are telling consumers they have a tax debt and in some cases threatening them with arrest warrants. “Seniors are a target,” he said. “Yesterday they phoned an 80 year old […]
On behalf of the Federal Labor Party, it gives us great pleasure to send our best wishes on the auspicious occasion of India’s 69th Independence Day. On August 15 we acknowledge one of history’s greatest struggles and give thanks for the sacrifices made by individuals for independence […]
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a program to foster new relationships with international student bodies and multicultural communities. The aim is to ensure migrant workers, overseas workers, international students and employers are aware of their workplace rights and responsibilities. Community Engagement Officers have been appointed to establish meaningful, ongoing relationships and have been trained […]
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli has praised Chipping Norton Public School for taking advantage of a major NSW Government investment, which will enable more than 1,000 of the best teachers to mentor and coach other teachers. Mr Piccoli today visited the school with Member for Holsworthy […]
Subcontinent Friends of Labor in New South Wales hosted its annual dinner on 7th August with the Leader of Opposition, The Hon Bill Shorten. The evening was well attended by many community groups, individuals, state and federal MP’s In the opening remarks Ms Kaila […]
It is an honour to send my warmest greetings to readers of The Indian Down Under on the occasion of Indian Independence Day. 5 August presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate India’s history and development since gaining independence in 1947. NSW has strong diplomatic, […]
Meet Federal Member of Parliament Julie Owens at her stall at Parramatta’s India Day celebration this Saturday 15 August. This is a perfect opportunity for community members and organisations to speak with her and discuss local and Federal issues. “I am looking forward to celebrating India’s Independence Day with my […]
The Government has re listed Al-Shabaab, Hamas’ Izz al-Din al Qassam Brigades, Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as ”˜terrorist organisations’ under the Criminal Code. The organisations remain listed because they continue to directly or indirectly engage in, prepare, plan, assist in, foster or advocate the doing of terrorist acts. Al-Shabaab […]