“Our volunteers’ compassion is the backbone of this initiative,” Gourisetty said, crediting the dozens of community members who give their time each week.
The award recognises the work of Vasudeva Kriya Yoga (VKY) under the guidance of Rajendraji, whose decades-long contribution to yoga and community wellbeing in Melbourne and beyond formed the basis of the nomination.
She said Mr Piper was taking medication and believed it may have interacted with alcohol consumed the previous evening, and that he should not have driven the following morning.
Based at the University of Melbourne, Asialink works across education, arts, diplomacy and business to enhance Australia’s Asia capability and foster stronger regional ties.
Police said the victim, a woman in her 40s, was travelling with a friend when they boarded a route 70 tram outside Marvel Stadium just before midnight.
Rents have surged far faster than wages over the past five years, leaving large parts of the country unaffordable for ordinary households and pushing living standards down.
Officers allege a range of substances — including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, GHB, methylamphetamine and cannabis — were destined for Schoolies events on the Peninsula before being intercepted.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
