The festivities were graced by Senator Paul Scarr, MPs Margie Nightingale and Julie-Ann Campbell, representing the Prime Minister’s Office, as well as local area councillors and a large gathering of the Indian community and friends of India.
SB 509 aimed to train officers to recognise and respond to so-called transnational repression — defined as harassment, intimidation, or violence directed by foreign governments against individuals abroad.
“We live in the best country on earth. People of all faiths — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist — live side by side. We just need to respect each other and turn down the temperature,” he said, adding that diversity remains Australia’s greatest strength."
“More importantly, Sewa Diwali is a platform where Australians of all backgrounds can come together in harmony to serve the nation we live in, Australia.”
Designed as a sanctuary for connection, learning, and spiritual growth, the space will host community gatherings, workshops, and cross-cultural events across the Swan region.
From traditional attire to regional songs and dances, the performances reflected India’s vast cultural variety, while the packed audience showed strong community support for the artists.
Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.
Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
