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Sikh Student Wins Landmark Case Against Ambulance Victoria Over Beard Policy
Melbourne, Australia — In a significant victory for cultural and religious inclusion, 19-year-old Sikh student paramedic Prabhjeet Gill has successfully challenged Ambulance Victoria’s policy that required paramedics and trainees to be clean-shaven...
Sikh Security Guard Allegedly Attacked by Teens in Bendigo
A violent incident at Bendigo Marketplace on Monday afternoon led to a temporary lockdown of the shopping centre. Around 4.pm, a group of nine teenagers, reportedly drinking alcohol and playing loud music,...
Australian Govt Cancels Visa of Man Convicted for Desecrating Sikh Pothi
The Australian government has cancelled the visa of Khizar Hayat, who pleaded guilty to desecrating the Sikh Pothi, and sharing the act on TikTok. The incident, which sparked outrage within the Sikh...
Desecration of Gutka Sahib in Perth – Protest March Held in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia – A protest march was held in Melbourne today in response to the desecration of the Gutka Sahib at a Gurudwara located in the Canning Vale area of Perth, Western...
Victorian Parliament marks the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak
In a historic celebration, the Victorian Parliament marked the 554th parkash purab (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism on 24th November, three days ahead of the auspicious occasion on...
Inaugural Sikh Conference in Sydney Paves the Way for Unified Action
Sydney, Australia - In a historic milestone, the first-ever Sikh Conference in Australia convened in Sydney, drawing representatives from Sikh Organizations and Gurdwaras across the nation. Held over two insightful days, the...
Massive Crowds turn out for the 25th Griffith Shaheedi Tournament
Griffith hosted, what may be the biggest event in the town’s history, with more than 20,000 attendees during the King’s Birthday weekend for the 25th Sikh Games. The annual Griffith Shaheedi Tournament took...
Lack of CCTV Footage Undermine Melbourne Hindu Temples Vandalism Investigations
The Australian Sikh community finds themselves at the centre of allegations and accusations from Hindu and pro-India groups, as a string of vandalisms strike mandirs across Melbourne. Police investigations are still ongoing. However,...