[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sub-Continent Friends of Labor (SCFOL) hosted 6th Media Diner with the representatives of media personalities representing ethnic media. The event was fully subscribed and attended by 120 media guests including State and Federal Parliamentarians, Mayors and Councilors. A number of Union Secretaries attended the SCFOL event including Mark Morey of …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Chinese Community Council of Australia (CCCA) welcomes Senator Nick Xenophon’s and Senator John Madigan’s call for a Senate Inquiry into “Bullying in Medicine“ The Inquiry will examine whether there were any barriers to reporting harassment (SBS News 2 February 2016). CCCA congratulates the Senators’ initiatives and it is gratifying …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lleyton Hewitt’s final appearance in the Australian Open was watched by some 949,000 metro viewers on Seven, as the Australian champion made his final appearance at the Grand Slam tennis tournament. Hewitt’s straight sets defeat to David Ferrer out-rated Ten’s Big Bash semi-final match session 2 between the Adelaide Strikers …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]If we look at the list of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the ninth goal aims to, “build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation”. Let us first try to understand the broader meaning of the goal. To “develop sustainably” means to develop something in such a …

The Banyan tree is the national tree of India. It is considered sacred and is often worshiped. An old banyan tree is deeply rooted and huge sized that offers shade from scorching sun. In India, elderly people are often metaphorically compared with the banyan tree who “offers shade upon the …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Over the years, the Russian Federation has gained significant importance on the globe. In this time, Russia’s past actions, which most of the West considers as “bold”, has given significant weightage to the country and increased their leverage. Now this being said, Russia’s leverage has been increased drastically, it …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 14 October 2015, The Multicultural Communities Council of NSW and the Parramatta Police represented by Superintendent Wayne Cox held a solemn candle light vigil to pay our last respect for the late Curtis Cheng, who was brutally murder as he walked out of the Police Headquarters building in Charles …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The re-elected Mayor of Bankstown, Councillor Khal Asfour visited Revesby Gurdwara to pay respects and meet the community. Mohinder Singh Bitta received the mayor on behalf of the Gurdwara management. Accompanied by Amarinder Bajwa, Hassan Kureshi and Aruna Chandrala from Sub Continent Friends of Labor, Khal joined the congregation at …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National Sikh Council of Australia proudly announces and congratulates Amrit Versha on becoming the first recipient of the Individual Award of the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), for Inspiring Prevention Initiatives. She was chosen for being an inspiring advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing in …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recently held event at Granville was held to share information on familiy violence and the law. The session, Safe Families and Australian Law, was organised  by Dalila Shinko from the Diversity Services Unit in partnership with TAFE South Western Sydney Institute and Sikh Women’s and Girl’s Group. Around 70 people …