WorldRemit Data: Inflation Forces Migrants to Reduce Remittances Despite Financial Hardship for Family Overseas

WorldRemit Data: Inflation Forces Migrants to Reduce Remittances Despite  Financial Hardship for Family Overseas

82% of remittance senders agreed that the cost of living for those they send money to has increased since the start of the year ● 45% of senders restricting remittances solely to immediate family members as a result of inflation ● More than half (54%) of remittance senders have taken up a side-hustle since the […]

Major quake shakes north India, triggers panic

Major quake shakes north India, triggers panic

New Delhi, March 21  Strong tremors, lasting for several seconds, shook most of north India on Tuesday evening, creating panic among the people. According to the US Geological Services, the 6.5 magnitude quake had an epicentre 40 km south by south east of Afghanistan’s Jurm. It occurred at a depth of nearly 190 km. India’s […]

Assam passes resolution against BBC documentary amid uproar

Assam passes resolution against BBC documentary amid uproar

Guwahati, March 22  The Assam Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking action against the BBC for its documentary on Gujarat riots — ‘India: The Modi Question’. The state Assembly witnessed an uproar over the controversial documentary, with Opposition demanding screening of the documentary inside the House. Raising the issue through Private Members’ resolution, BJP […]

SydWest Multicultural Services commemorates Harmony Week with big celebration in Blacktown

SydWest Multicultural Services commemorates Harmony Week with big celebration in Blacktown

SydWest Multicultural Services is hosting its annual Harmony Week celebration event on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2023 in Blacktown. The event is a celebration of inclusivity and diversity, where everyone belongs. The event will feature a delightful array of cultural entertainment including: Chinese Mandarin Seniors performing Welcoming the Bride dance […]

Women led brand and book launch headline AIBC’s International Women’s Day

Women led brand and book launch headline AIBC’s International Women’s Day

20 March 2023 Australia India Business Council (AIBC), the leading business council dedicated to promoting the bilateral trade and investment relationship between Australia and India, has chosen International Women’s Day to launch its new brand identity – a fitting beginning for the new logo given the historic all female leadership team of the council. The launch […]

Labor to support Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO

Labor to support Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO

A NSW Minns Labor Government will provide $50,000 to the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO in Blacktown to help fund an upgrade and expansion of its facilities. The upgrade will allow the Temple to better serve its community by providing sports and youth programs including indoor cricket, badminton and games. The funding commitment is part […]

NSW Labor commits $100,000 to the Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara Association

NSW Labor commits $100,000 to the Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara Association

An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $100,000 to The Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara Association in Schofields as part of commitment to supporting multicultural and faith communities in NSW. The funding will allow the Association to better serve the Buddhist community in Sydney’s northwest by improving parking at the Temple. The commitment is part of […]