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Sikh community Free food and turban stalls attract thousands at Emerge Festival Shepparton
Dancing, music, food and dress-ups from across the world drew thousands to Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake on Saturday night for the Shepparton Festival’s signature event — The Emerge at Twilight Festival. According to...
Remembering Sikh Sacrifices at Battle of Gallipoli
Did you know? Sikhs (under the British Indian Army) fought alongside the Anzacs at Gallipoli Few of us Australian Sikhs – especially of the younger generation – know that the spirit of Anzac...
Queensland Police Commissioner condemns racism against Sikhs & others
Brisbane - According to a recent news by BrisbaneTimes, Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has co-signed an open letter, condemning "abhorrent" acts of racial and religious violence. The letter which is also signed by...
Melbourne Sikh Community participate in The Relay for Life 2015
The Australian Cancer Council, held a “Relay For Life” cancer walk, in the city of Whittlesea, Epping, at Meadow Glen Athletic Stadium, in the afternoon of of February 28, 2015. The event took place all...
Sikh Religious Kirpan puts World Cup Cricket organisers into Test at MCG
It goes without saying that you can't take a knife or any sharp items into an Australian cricket ground but World Cup organisers have had to think a little outside the square...
New Sikh Gurdwara in Perth inaugurated
Perth - With tremendous joy and celebration Sikhs inaugurated a new Gurdwara at Bennett Springs in Perth opened on 15th February 2015. Over 4000 people attended this event which included Shabad Kirtan (religious hymn...
Amidst Kirpan controversy, Sikhs allowed entry to India-Pak match in Adelaide
Adelaide - Amidst the recent controversy of not allowing kirpan during India-Pak Cricket Match inside Adelaide Oval, the complex issue actually proved to be a baffling puzzle for the security officers at...
Melbourne Sikh Orgs jointly celebrate Sant Bhindranwale’s 68th Birthday
Plumpton, Melbourne - Various Sikh organisations in Melbourne jointly celebrated the 68th birthday of Sant Baba Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the 14th Chief of the Damdami Taksal. The well-attended Gurmat Smagam, was hosted by Khalsa Shouni Plumpton with the...