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At meet with Indian PM Modi, Harris refers to Pak terror role, agrees to monitor its support to terrorism

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“Continuing on this journey of victory, Indians would also want you to continue that in India and therefore they are waiting to welcome you. I extend you an invitation to visit India,”

PM Scott Morrison, PM Modi review progress in India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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The two leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional developments and the forthcoming Quad meeting.

Vaccinated Victorians will be able to come back home but conditions applied

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Every traveller will have to carry proof of their vaccination status so it can be checked at airports, seaports or borders.

With ‘Taliban’ in its backyard, Pakistan engages in baseless propaganda blaming ‘Hindus’ for terror threat to New Zealand cricket team

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New Zealand Cricket said they were aware of a "specific and credible" terrorist threat but did not give details to the media.

SAARC foreign ministers’ meet cancelled as Pakistan insists on Taliban participation

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This decision has been taken after most member states refused to entertain Pakistan's request to allow the Taliban regime to represent Afghanistan in the meeting.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits near Melbourne, tremors rattle southeast Australia, Here’ details

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"We have had no reports of serious injuries, or worse, and that is very good news and we hope that good news will continue," Prime Minister Scott Morrison

1st ODI: Brown and Haynes star as Australia-W register nine-wicket win over India-W

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Australia has not only taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series but also Meg Lanning's side has extended its unbeaten run in ODIs to 25 matches.

Channi’s elevation as Punjab CM is Congress’s masterstroke in Punjab

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With Charanjit Channi's selection as Punjab CM, the Congress has got its opponents thinking seriously about their next move, notes Sanjeev Nayyar.

Indian-origin Rocket woman Priya Patel helping desi students’ space dreams

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“The aim is to provide resources to young Indian students from low socio-economic strata to give them exposure to space facilities abroad”.

Australia at 25th rank while India climbs to 46th rank in Global Innovation Index

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India has jumped 35 places since 2015 and is top-ranked in Central and Southern Asia. From 81 in 2015, it has moved to 46 in 2021.

My Voice season 3: New Era of Musical Reality a contest!

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he new avatar of the show allows participants to sing in English and any Indian language of their choice.

Market Mantra: Australian market down for second week in a row

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With US markets also turning south on President Biden’s plan to raise corporate taxes by 5.5% to 26.5%, there may be some weakness in Australian markets when the week opens.

Indian Australian pilot Captain Ritesh Bhamaria receives United Nations award for exceptional bravery

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“Captain Bhamaria and the ship’s crew displayed outstanding seamanship, coming together to the aid of others,”

Victoria’s Roadmap until December: Plan for Party and Travel, Here are details you need to know

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The first of the restrictions are expected to be lifted as early as 26 September, when at least 80 per cent of eligible Victorians are due to have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine

Positivism Theory: Evolving History of Mankind

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The method of natural science should be implied in social sciences to gain empirical knowledge, these method includes observation, experimentation, comparison and the historical method, as a method of inquiry.

India administers 25 million Covid vaccine jabs to celebrate PM Modi’s birthday

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This vaccination number is equal to the entire population of Australia (25.77 million), five times the population of New Zealand (5.09 million) and 25 times the population of Fiji (0.9 million).

Call Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz not the Swastika says, Minister Jason Wood

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"I will not support any legislation which affects the Hindu, Buddhist or Jain communities, I will push for proper consultation with the communities and only accepted legislation by all faith communities will be allowed in the Parliament."

Indian university collaborates with ‘Garuda Prakashan’ to translate engineering books into Hindi/Regional languages

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'Project Udaan' has been developed by Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan and his team at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Victorian to enjoy freedom to picnic from Saturday, Here’ Details

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Modest easing to restrictions from 11.59 pm Friday, 17 September in lockdown areas of metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat

Hindu Swastika defamed and associated as Nazi symbol despite Hitler never using it

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Find out who affiliated the hooked cross to swastika to hide the fact where Nazism originated.

American think tank calls for urgent attention on Pakistan supported Khalistan movement

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The report notes that the Khalistan campaign's most ardent supporters are located in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the United States.

Ballarat goes to lockdown as Victoria records 423 new COVID cases, Here’ details

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From 11.59 pm tonight, the City of Ballarat will have the same restrictions – except for the curfew – in place as Metropolitan, Melbourne.

Australia to partner with India on ambitious space program ‘Gaganyaan Mission’

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"This will increase our ability to live and work safely in space, treat medical conditions on Earth, transform agricultural practices, and carefully consider the ethical dimensions of space exploration and settlement."

Australia gets ready to open International borders with Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD)

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​​“This will help us to welcome home increasing numbers of Australians, tourists, travellers, international students, skilled workers, and overseas friends and family.”

Indian Government restricts funding of two Australia-based NGOs

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The Indian government had specified the number of foreign entities to be placed on the “Prior Reference Category” (PRC list)

Do you know my Name? I am Hindutva

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What is Hindutva? It could be said it is the political idealism of the Hindus, one of the most tolerant and persecuted people in the world.

Asghar Stanikzai slams Tim Paine for ‘aggressive statements’ against Afghanistan cricket team

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"Mr Paine! The Afghan National Cricket Team has the right to play not only in this World Cup but in all ICC organized tournaments/events in accordance with the rules and regulations of ICC"

Demonising Hindus, Derogating Hinduism: Political Activism in North American Academe

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Hindus are being pushed into a corner bracketed with fascists, neo-Nazis, White supremacists, and other such hate groups.

Market Mantra: Should we be worried? Lockdown concerns sink Australian shares

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All industry sectors ended in red for Australia with heavyweights mining, bank and oil stocks pulling down the market.

India urges Australia to ease Covid restriction for Indian international students

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“I specifically took up with Minister Payne the problems faced by Indian students in Australia because We have heard a lot from them and I think their frustrations, their feelings, are completely understandable."

Restricted Curfew hours, Vaccination Drives gives a ray of hope to Fiji’s fight against COVID

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PM of Fiji Frank Bainimarama states, “The more Fijians we vaccinated, the more lives we will save and the more freedom we can restore."

Hindu Community celebrates virtual Ganesh Chaturthi in Melbourne

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Federal Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood highlighted the need to create awareness about Swastika from the Hindu religious perspective to reach the wider community.

Oral History/Tradition versus Written Records

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Oral history is not a new field but a new method for bringing new sources into play alongside written sources.

Australia’s Foreign Minister praises Indian-Australians as the ‘most successful and integrated communities’

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"A strong India-Australia relationship is good for our two nations but it is also good for the wider region."

9/11 conspiracy theories debunked: 20 years later, engineering experts explain how the twin towers collapsed

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Here is an explanation, Why did the towers collapse as they did?

Swastika Issue: Victorian Government agrees to edit references objected by Hindu community

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“We are dismayed with the Government’s statement regarding the consultations for these recommendations, in which the Hindu community is conveniently left out,”

Hament Dhanji becomes Australia’s first Indian-origin Supreme Court judge

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He was admitted as a legal practitioner in 1990, called to the Bar in 1997 and took silk in 2010.

Consultancy company in court for allegedly underpaying Indian International student

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The worker had been underpaid under the Clerks (Private Sector) Award 2020 and National Employment Standards.

No more lockdown in Regional Victoria, Melbourne metro records 221 cases

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From 11.59 pm on Thursday 9 September, the five reasons to leave the home will be removed in regional Victoria, except for Greater Shepparton.

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan divorces Australian wife Aesha Mukerji

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Dhawan and Aesha were blessed with a baby boy Zoravar in 2014.

Fiji’s Constitution Day: The Way Forward towards Equality, Unity and Brotherhood

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Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama gave a positive message “All Fijians share the same rights, same votes of equal value and the same national identity. "

Ind Vs Eng, 4th Test: Shardul and Bumrah shine as India thrash England by 157 runs, take 2-1 lead

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This is also India's first win in Oval in 50 years.

Science meets spirituality & faith at BAPS Temple, attracts hundreds to stop COVID misinformation & get vaccinated in a pop-up clinic

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The vaccination clinic at BAPS Mill Park Temple will also deliver the second dose of the vaccine in mid-October.

Who is the mastermind of Hindumisia and propaganda conference #DismantlingGlobalHindutva?

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"Ania Loomba her husband Suvir Kaul, and their son Tariq Thachil are the mastermind of this propaganda."

“Kick Hinduphobia Out of Australia”

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Hindus, the last cohesive remaining group of pluralistic indigenous traditions are being demonised again for being heathen, and pagan.

Market Mantra: PM Morrison’s reopening plan gives oxygen to Australian shares

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Gold rose for a fourth consecutive week to reach its highest price in two and a half months as a slower than expected US jobs data in August drove the US Dollar lower.

Taliban says it has ‘Right to Raise Voice for Muslims in Kashmir- India, but why?

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India's aim is to ensure Afghanistan is not used for the terrorist activity of any kind against India.

Eng vs Ind, 4th Test, Day 4: Burns, Hameed hold fort as hosts need 291 more runs to win

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Pant and Thakur piled on the misery on England bowlers as India reached a dominant position in the second session.

An Inter-disciplinary approach of ‘Total History’

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Understanding history should extend beyond the study of diplomatic, war and political actions.

Lisa Singh will take over as Director of Australia India Institute

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Lisa Singh committed to play a role to help facilitate a pathway for bringing Indian International students to Australian campuses.

New Zealand: ‘ISIS terrorist’ shot dead after 6 wounded in knife attack

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A known extremist was responsible for this terror attack in Auckland which has seen three people in critical condition, while six are in hospital.

Hindu community demands to differentiate between Nazi symbol and Hindu Swastika amid proposed ban

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Fact: Hindus adorn the auspicious Swastika symbol on new houses, vehicles, machines, and other valuable items as a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

Eng vs Ind, 4th Test, Day 1: Umesh removes big fish Root as hosts trail by 138 runs

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At stumps, England's score read 53/3-- still trailing by 138 runs with seven wickets in hand

Vishal Jood will be released on 15 October, Here’s details of the judgement

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NSW's Department of Public Prosecutors dropped 8 charges including racial hate crime against Vishal Jood in a plea bargain.

Vishal Jood case: ‘Racial Hate Crime’ charges to be dropped

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Mr Jood is now scheduled to appear in the Parramatta LC Court 13 on 2nd September 2021

No School in term three, No Opening till September 23, as Premier Daniel Andrews decides not to ease restrictions

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For senior students sitting year 12 exams from Tuesday 7 September until Friday 17 September a priority vaccination program will be put in place.

Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. General’s ghostly image will haunt Biden

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Carrying his rifle down by his side, Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the storied 82nd Airborne Division, became the last U.S. soldier to board the final flight out of Afghanistan

How to get permission to travel outside Australia? Here’s all details

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Do you need to leave Australia citing emergency, compassionate or family reasons? DHA lists the reasons that can allow you permission to leave.

Modest but meaningful changes to Victoria’s lockdown & restrictions, but wait till tomorrow

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Hobsons Bay, Hume and Wyndham areas of concern with maximum caseloads.

Indian PM Modi lauds ‘Sydney Sanskrit School’ for nurturing language and knowledge

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"Sydney Sanskrit school as a community language school is the joint effort of families, educationalists, visionaries and community leaders."

Market Mantra: Lockdown woes continue as Australian shares post a second straight weekly loss

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has also unsurprisingly reported a 2.7% seasonally adjusted fall in retail turnover in July, the biggest monthly fall this year

What are ‘Historical Sources’ and How they can be misinterpreted?

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There is no historical record that can be considered as entirely objective, as it is written by someone present at the time of the event that carries his/her personal biases

Former Australian cricketer dreams to get the Smart Ball into India’s gully cricket

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Smart Ball has an electronic microchip installed inside and it can provide important data such as speed, spin and power right from the 22 yards.

India exploring trade deals with Australia on ‘give and take basis’

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If India is to be kept engaged in these negotiations tariff reductions will need to be worked out as well. Reduced tariffs on rare earth and minerals, which are much needed for India's next-generation products and programmes.

Have you seen Rajender Singh? Help Victoria police arrest him

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Victoria Police has issued three warrants for his arrest

Australia Post underpaid about $1.8 million to 19,500 former staff

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The Fair Work Ombudsman has urged Australia Post staff with concerns to contact it on 13 13 94.

An NSW gamble: Freedom on cards despite rising cases, Here’s details

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The NSW Government will waive the ambulance fee for patients unwell with, or suspected to have, COVID-19.

Opening with 70% of adults vaccinated could result in 1.5K deaths in 6 months, predicts Doherty report

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It now seems unlikely that NSW – and maybe even Victoria – will be able to suppress COVID down to zero before any vaccination target is reached.

Australia and India to participate in high-end military exercise

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Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, said Australia’s participation in the multilateral Exercise MALABAR 2021 would strengthen our collective ability to contribute to regional security.

Sign petition: Tell 38 University Presidents to stop sponsoring Anti-Hindu Conference

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Take action and demand Universities to protect the safety and well being of any Hindu students, faculty, or staff that are on their campus.

Anyone 16 and over in Victoria eligible for COVID19 Vaccine from 25 August 2021

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The state-run centres include three new drive-through vaccination sites, at the Former Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, at Sandown Racecourse in Springvale and at the Eagle Stadium in Werribee.

Indian state Haryana’s government bans use of expression ‘Gorakh Dhanda’, but why?

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This colloquial expression is generally used to describe unethical practices.

Market Mantra: Virus woes hurting Australian dollar as market records worst week since January

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With housing prices in Australia starting to suffer as a result of lockdown and the Chinese economy slowing down the Aussie is expected to fall further.

Colonial Hinduism Vs Indigenous Hindutva: Understanding narratives

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As per historical records “-ism” was first time added to “Hindu” around 1830 and “Hindutva” was coined in 1892 by Chandranath Basu.

IFFM Special: Suriya rocks, Vidya thrills, Manoj excites and Pankaj soothes in Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards

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The outstanding list of winners of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2021 from Ludo, Soorarai Pottru, Manoj Bajpayee, Suriya Sivakumar, Pankaj Tripathi and Vidya Balan

Onam is Bhagwan Vamana Jayanti: Stop appropriating Hindu Festival

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Onam is a celebration of the birth and victory of Lord Vishnu as Vamana and the returns of his devotee king Mahabali to earth.

Are Gender and Sex same?

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Although the terms Gender and sex is associated as to be similar, their implications are quite different.

‘Under threat’ Regional Victoria goes to lockdown from 1 PM as new cases hit havoc, Here’ details

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Health Authorities are strongly recommending that primary school-aged children, when they are not at home, also wear a mask as an extra precaution against this virus.

Audrey Truschke and gangs progression from Hinduphobia To Hindumisia — Hindu Hatred

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This open warfare and targeting of Hindus under the “dismantling Hindutva” guise is yet another wake-up call to the global Hindu community.

Australia-India need to urgently partner in minerals trade to sustain the growth

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A list of eight critical minerals is divided into three categories based on their end-use industries that matter most to Australia and India.

#IFFM Special: Thousands register for an online entertainment extravaganza

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"This is a celebration of diversity and the best of Indian cinema in all its forms."

Horrors of Calcutta’s ‘Direct Action Day’- 16 August 1946

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The violence of August was pre-planned as is borne out of the fact that special coupons for gallons of petrol were issued in the names of Muslim League ministers.

Melbourne lockdown extended for two weeks, Curfew imposed, Here’ detail changes

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While the restrictions commence from 11.59 pm tonight, Premier is asking people to respect the curfew from 9 pm.

Market Mantra: Investors look for bumper payouts as Australian shares record another high

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With more bumper payments expected, analysts believe it will be about time that the payout finds its way back to the markets.

Nation First, Always First: Independence Day of India

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Retaliation and uprisings have played a prominent role in Indian history, and they were ultimately responsible for driving the British out of the country

75th Independence day: IDEAS, How India can Realise its True Potential

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Times have changed. Here are some things Indians must do?

Healthcare & Frontline workers: Every Nations Unsung Heroes

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You have given the Nation the Gift of Encouragement and Hope in a difficult time. Vinaka Vakalevu

#IFFM Special: Real women empowerment and equality in marriage with best of Satyajit Ray

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Just to add the cherry on the top of the IFFM's digital cake all the movies will be streaming free of charge across Australia via the festival’s website.

Where and When did Australia lose its diverse and inclusive nature?

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Has something changed in the past year and a half?

Victoria lockdown extended for seven more days, Melton and Caroline Springs centre of concern

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The areas of concern are Melton and Caroline springs suburbs where new cases have been identified with mystery sources.

Frustrated Indian International students leaving Australian Universities midway for Canada and UK

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“This is not good for the students, of course, directly affected; that is perhaps also not good for the overall image of Australia as a great place for Indian students.”

Ban continues on ‘Knives’ in NSW Schools, ‘Miniature Kirpan’ allowed for Sikhs with strict conditions

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If a Sikh student wears a miniature Kirpan to school strict guidelines must be followed.

Melbourne lockdown likely to be extended as 20 new cases raise concerns

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Health experts are of the view it will be very difficult for the Premier to ease any restrictions in Melbourne metro.

Tamworth goes in lockdown as NSW records 283 new cases, Here’ details

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New restrictions will be introduced for the Tamworth Local Government Area, from 5 pm today until 12.01 am Tuesday 17 August.

No more lockdown in Regional Victoria, Melbourne records 11 new cases, Here’ details

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Regional Victorians will be able to leave their homes for any reason and there will be no limit on the distance travelled from home.

Market Mantra: Record-high ASX, Cryptocurrencies surge and reasons behind it

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The RBA positively surprised investors by stating that Australia will avoid another recession, despite lockdowns imposed because of rising Coronavirus cases.

This vaccination centre is not for your community: ‘Discriminatory’ message by DHHS leaves residents angry & frustrated

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"It was very confronting as the heated arguments broke when many people, who were waiting for hours, were asked to leave."

‘Bloomsbury Publishing PLC’ among 191 businesses ‘named and shamed’ for wage theft

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The 191 named companies failed to pay £2.1 million to over 34,000 workers.

Wyndham, Hobson bay, Melton and Maribyrnong council centre of concern as Victoria records 29 COVID-19 cases

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Premier Daniel Andrews said he can't say if the lockdown will be lifted as per schedule on Thursday.

Pandemic affected Victorian business guaranteed to receive rent reductions, Check details

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Commercial landlords can’t issue an eviction notice for eligible tenants without obtaining a direction from the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC)
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