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Sikh Indian Anzac
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When Nehchal Singh moved to Australia from India 13 years ago, he had no idea just how strong his connection would be to his new homeland. By sheer chance and good luck, he discovered his great-grandfather Private Desanda Singh was an ANZAC.
Source: ABC RN
Statement on acts of violence on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka
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The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the recent acts of violence on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka:
'United we stand': Melbourne's Sri Lankan community gathers to pay respects
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Members of Melbourne's large Sri Lankan community came together in grief and disbelief on Monday as they tried to comprehend the horror of the terror attacks that have claimed at least 290 lives.
Source: The Age
United Methodists are on a path toward breakup over LGBTQ policies
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There's at least one area of agreement among conservative, centrist and liberal leaders in the United Methodist Church: America's largest mainline Protestant denomination is on a path toward likely breakup over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBTQ pastors.
Source: The Guardian
"It's a place of excellence" Sikh Heritage Museum of Australia
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A beautifully curated and visually stimulating Sikh Heritage Museum has been launched at River Street Woolgoolga opposite the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple.
Source: SBS
Aboriginal women create mindfulness app in language, bringing outback meditation to the world
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On a warm Alice Springs morning, Wanatjura Lewis closes her eyes, puts in some headphones and gets ready to relax and meditate.
Source: ABC
Melbourne turned into ‘mini Punjab’ to celebrate Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan
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Thousands gathered in the heart of Melbourne to mark the festival of Vaisakhi – the celebration of the birth of Khalsa.
Source: SBS
Israel Folau's sacking from rugby union isn't the end. Sport must deal with conflicting human rights.
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Israel Folau is one of the world's top rugby players. At least he was, until Rugby Australia said on Thursday it intended to sack him.
Source: ABC
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