Message on the occasion of Holi Festival by Prime Minister Scott Morisson: The Indian Down Under did ask Mr. Morisson’s office re current spat between India and Pakistan when 40 Indian soldiers died in a terrorist attack in Pulwama. TIDU was made aware of Mr. Morisson’s response when on the 14th of February itself at 4.27 pm this message was tweeted by him: ‘Australia condemns the […]
Two members of the Indian Australian community have been recognised with top honours during the 2019 Premier’s Harmony Dinner. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian presented the Stepan Kerkysharian AO Individual Medal to Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan and the Business Excellence Medal to Sudhir Warrier. Dr Subramaniyan is a lawyer and anti-domestic violence advocate. Before immigrating to Australia, […]
The Annual Sikh Games in Griffith, popularly known as the Shaheedi Tournament, will benefit from $20,000 thanks to the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted to support the event attended by more than 12,000 visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. “The NSW Liberals & Nationals […]
Household budgets are continuing to benefit from the NSW Government’s CTP Green Slip reforms, with the average state-wide premium dropping to an eight year low of $495. Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the new scheme, which came into effect in December 2017, has resulted in cheaper premiums, faster benefits paid to […]
Parramatta is set to be transformed into a rich playground of cultural wonder when Parramasala returns with a bumper program featuring pumping live music, workshops for the whole family, incredible dance, delicious world delicacies and the iconic opening street parade. Running from Friday 15 ”“ Sunday 17 March, the 2019 program features the very best in international and […]
By Sudha Kumar Perth International Art Festival has Ochre Contemporary Dance Company, Perth, and Daksha Sheth Dance Company, India, together bring to us ”˜Kwongkan’. Ochre Contemporary Dance Company is regarded as one of Australia’s leading physical theatre companies. Daksha Sheth Dance Company is one of India’s leading dance companies, having toured internationally for 25 years. ”˜Kwongkan’ journeys […]
New home owners in NSW will be better protected under the Liberals & Nationals Government after it announced strong plans to improve the building and construction industry. Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said the plan, which includes appointing a Building Commissioner, has been months in the making, after the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) commissioned […]
By Neena Badhwar Pallavi Sinha, our community’s pride, a young yet highly energetic Indian-origin lawyer who has been working hard for the last many years on various issues, has been given a ticket to the Upper House Legislative Assembly Council to fight in the coming State elections on March 23. Pallavi’s dedication to the Liberal […]
Sydney is making a bid to break the world record for the most people eating dumplings in one location at the same time. As part of its Sydney Lunar Festival, the City of Sydney will team up with WSFM’s Jonesy & Amanda and My Kitchen Rules to attempt the Guinness World Records title of The […]
The NSW government’s ten-minute grace period on parking fines starts tomorrow, offering motorists peace of mind they will now have time to return to their car before penalties apply. The “saving grace” measure is part of a package of reforms designed to introduce a fairer approach to parking fines that will save motorists money. Treasurer […]