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Two Indian-origin delivery drivers fight off alleged armed carjacking attempt in Melbourne
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (238+ words) Two Indian-origin delivery truck drivers have fought off an alleged attempted armed carjacking at a service station car park in Melbourne's east, with the attackers fleeing the scene in a getaway vehicle. The confrontation unfolded in Scoresby, where witnesses filmed…...
Fourth incident in two months: Holy idol taken from Kali Mata Mandir, raising alarm over repeated targeting of Hindu places of worship
1+ week, 5+ day ago (409+ words) An idol of Nandi Bhagwan has been stolen from the Kali Mata Temple in Melbourne's north, in the latest incident targeting a place of worship in the city. The theft took place at the Kali Mata Mandir in Craigieburn at…...
Premier Allan doubles down on high-visibility policing as critics question long-term impact
2+ week, 6+ day ago (354+ words) We have new solutions to keep you safe, with PSOs in shopping centres, violence reduction in our schools, and Adult Time in the law," Premier Jacinta Allan declared, as the Allan Labor Government announced a $6.5 million extension of Operation Pulse....
Victoria expands multicultural health advisory committee to improve access and equity
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) The Victorian Government has appointed an expanded Multicultural Health Advisory Committee to help shape Victoria's health system, aiming to address barriers faced by culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas announced the strengthened committee this week, saying it…...
Taxpayer-funded activism: Jacinta Price puts ABC on notice over editorial failures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (510+ words) Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has launched a fierce attack on the ABC, accusing its leadership of encouraging racism and breaching its charter after the national broadcaster aired a provocative Australia Day'period program, Always Was Tonight. In a Facebook post…...
“Crimes like this are an attack on all Victorians who value respect, inclusion and the strength of our diverse society”
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (891+ words) A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville has been stolen, prompting a police investigation and renewed concern within Melbourne's Indian-Australian community. The statue, which was gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations…...