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Australian Sikh invited to International UNESCO Peace Summit
Mrs Kamaljit Kaur Athwal, Director, Sikh Nishkam Society of Australia, was invited to attend as part of the Australian delegation from Pure Land Learning College Association, and present a paper on ‘The...
Sikh Volunteers Australia launches FREE FOOD VAN for Homeless & Needy
Started by Sikh Volunteers Australia, the Free food van, which takes its inspiration from the popular Guru Nanak's langar, was launched yesterday at Lynbrook Community Centre in Melbourne. Serve Humanity, the van will be...
Plans lodged with council for Gold Coast First Sikh Gurdwara
The Gold Coast Sikh Foundation has unconditionally acquired a large parcel of land for the establishment of Gold Coast’s first official Sikh Gurdwara. GOLD domes are set to rise in Helensvale with plans...
Sikh boy denied school admission in Australia over turban
MELBOURNE - A five-year-old Sikh boy has been denied school admission in Australia for wearing patka (small turban) as it does not align with its uniform policy, despite a landmark ruling in...
After 20 years in Australia, Bhajan Kaur residency application rejected
Bhajan Kaur has entered into the fight of her life after the Immigration Department rejected her permanent residency application due to her disability. Each morning Bhajan Kaur gets up, makes tea and pedals...
Greens announce Punjabi Candidate for 2018 QLD State Elections
Navdeep Singh, known to his mates as "Nav", is the Greens candidate for the seat of Inala for upcoming Queensland State Elections. Navdeep Singh describes himself as a working class, common man. And now...
Sikh Genocide Remembrance March held in Melbourne
Melbourne - Hundreds of Sikh community members turned out this afternoon in Melbourne to participate in Sikh Genocide Remembrance March. The Remembrance March, which was organized by Supreme Sikh Council of Australia, began at 2pm on Sunday 6th...
Tejinder Pal Singh wins 2017 NT local Hero Award
The 2017 Northern Territory Australian of the Year Award recipients have been announced this evening at a ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. The NT Award recipients will join recipients from the other...