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Nandita Das and Nawazuddin win at APSA in Brisbane

By Neeru Saluja Internationally acclaimed actor, director and writer Nandita Das and actor Nawazuddin sweep top awards at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Brisbane. As Nawazuddin won the best actor award for Manto, Nandita Das was presented with the prestigious FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) Award for achievement in film […]

A stronger voice for Science and Technology

A new science and technology council announced today by the Liberal National Government will create jobs and drive economic growth. The National Science and Technology Council will take the place of the former Commonwealth Science Council as the peak advisory body to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on science and technology. It will focus […]

India-Australia relations on a high with President Kovind’s visit

A series of memorandums of understanding  between  Australia  and  India  covering trade, mining and education  were signed  during the visit to Australia by President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind By Vijay Badhwar There were many checks as invitees to the reception for Indian President Ram Nath Kovind   entered Shangri-La Hotel, security swishing detectors […]

Meadowbank TAFE to be transformed

Meadowbank TAFE is set to be transformed through a groundbreaking redevelopment project that will establish world class vocational education and training facilities as part of the planned Meadowbank Education Precinct. Minister responsible for TAFE NSW Adam Marshall and Member for Ryde Victor Dominello today announced the NSW Government will invest $154 million to establish a […]

Deepawali Celebration in Parliament House, Canberra on 3rd December 2018

Hindu Council of Australia, in association with the Hon Coleman MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs and Senator the Hon Zed Seselja Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance, will celebrate Deepawali festival and Annakut in the Great Hall of the Federal Parliament House in Canberra on Monday December 3, 2018. Diwali is truly […]

President of India Sh. Ramnath Kovind said ‘Para-Mata’ reminds him of ‘Bharat Mata’ at the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi statue

By Aradhana Bhatt Hundreds gathered to be part of the memorable unveiling ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Parramatta’s Jubilee Park on a warm and windy weekday afternoon. India’s Hon. President Ram Nath Kovind and   Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison payed tributes to the Mahatma, the visionary who not only shaped India’s future but […]

Government working on new plans to ensure small businesses get paid on time

Running an Indian newspaper and getting paid on time by advertisers was a big issue as deadlines came fast one after the other before one got their head stuck into stories and editorial. There is this saying that ‘when paying bills advertising is the last on the list of payment for anyone’ since they are […]

“Boosting Australia’s economic engagement with India, our key focus”: PM Scott Morrison as he hosts President of India

Prime Minister Scott Morrison today met with India’s President Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to Sydney, the first Indian President to visit Australia. Today the Liberal National Government is pleased to release Australia’s response to the India Economic Strategy; a blueprint to transform our economic engagement. The Government commissioned Mr Peter Varghese AO to […]

Results of EastLink’s 2018 Victorian Self-Driving Car Survey

Honda vehicles on EastLink demonstrate lane keeping assistance with adaptive cruise control and low speed follow. In the world’s largest survey of its type, compared to last year fewer motorists want a fully self-driving car, while more motorists want the latest driver assistance features. Most motorists want a connected car. The desirability of hybrid power […]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on President of India Shri Ramnath Kovind’s visit to Australia on November 21-23

Prime Minister Scott Morrison sends this message on the visit by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind: “I look forward to welcoming His Excellency Mr Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of India, and his wife, Mrs Savita Kovind, to Australia from 21 to 23 November. President Kovind’s visit is a historic […]

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