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“A bit like our Aussie ‘fair go’”: Julian Hill praises Sikh turban at Ellenbrook multicultural festival

Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill has praised the Sikh turban as a powerful symbol of equality and dignity during...

$13m funding aims to help young Australians learn new languages

The Community Language Schools Grants Program will help these schools modernise digital learning tools, reach more school-aged children, and continue providing high-quality language education across all year levels.

Fair Work Ombudsman takes Ms Patel to court over alleged $15-an-hour pay at Melbourne petrol station

Ombudsman's Anna Booth said, “Migrant workers have the same workplace rights in Australia as any other worker.”

VMC Chair Vivienne Nguyen apologises after outrage over decapitated map of India in official report

“I, however, acknowledge and regret that the report included a graphic representation of India – and I apologise for the offence that caused.”

Shadow Minister Evan Mulholland demands Premier Jacinta Allan apologise over VMC’s decapitated India map

“Jacinta Allan must immediately apologise to the Indian-Australian community for this inexcusable failure.”

Diwali Milan in Perth celebrates Birsa Munda’s legacy and 25 years of Jharkhand’s formation

The Consul General praised the Bihar Jharkhand Samaj of WA for its efforts in promoting Indian culture and strengthening ties among the diaspora in Western Australia.

Indian-Australian community leader assaulted in racially motivated attack in Sydney

The attackers reportedly shouted, “F*** off, Indian. Go back to where you came from,” after the unprovoked assault as the victim was walking out of Level 2 at Westfield Parramatta.

Victorian Multicultural Commission under fire for booklet showing distorted map of India, community demands apology

The report, intended to highlight cultural diversity and community harmony, instead triggered frustration and hurt within the Indian diaspora.

Australia and Fiji dismiss fake social media claims about PALM scheme

"Australia remains fully committed to PALM and the opportunities it creates for Fijians to take new work experience and skills home to their communities.”

New Zealand celebrates Punjabi Language Week with music, dance and cultural extravaganza

Now in its sixth year, the celebrations highlight efforts to preserve and promote Punjabi, which has become the fastest-growing language in New Zealand.

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‘India has gone from strength to strength’: Albanese praises Indian-Australian diaspora as ‘living bridge’ in Independence Day message

The Prime Minister described India as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy, saying the country “fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential”.

‘You need to go home’: Alberta Premier responds to protesting Indian international students with expired visas

The students say more than 450 post-graduation work permit applications have been refused and argue that graduates from the same programmes have received different decisions.

‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’: Victoria’s Vietnamese community demands justice after Van Viet Truong’s death in Sunshine attack

Mr Truong died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Sunshine on Saturday while attempting to intervene when a group of teenagers allegedly stole clothing from a nearby business.
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