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Australia's Afghan cameleers' forgotten history revived by their living relatives

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More than 120 years ago, thousands of camel drivers from Afghanistan and the provinces of modern day Pakistan and India left their homes and families for the unknown shores of Australia.

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Source: ABC

Umesh had to worship in his garage, so he founded Brisbane's first Hindu temple

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He set up Brisbane's first Hindu temple, liaised with Indian students in a time of tension, and now he's been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his dedication to multiculturalism.

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Source: SBS

Bonnyrigg man honoured for service to the Muslim community and interfaith relations

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Doctor Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad has won many awards for his service to the community and now he can add another notch to his belt.

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Source: Fairfield Champion

Millions come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year — the year of the rat

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In many Asian cultures, it is considered bad luck if you change your hair in the first month on the Lunar calendar, so the rush is on.

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Source: ABC

Sikhs will no longer be fined for not wearing a bike helmet in Canberra

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The Australian Capital Territory has moved to make its cycling laws more inclusive, introducing a helmet exception for people who wear religious headwear.

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Source: SBS

From smiling at strangers to feeding those in need: What different faiths say about kindness

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From acts of charity to compassionate thoughts, kindness takes many forms in the lives of these believers.

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Source: ABC

Religions can be part of the solution for peace, not the problem, faith leaders say

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The Abrahamic Faiths Initiative group united 25 religious leaders representing millions of Christian, Muslim and Jewish faithful to discuss practical ways of promoting peace and fraternity.

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Source: Religion News

Blending Traditions, Greek Orthodox Man and Sikh Fiancee Marry Twice

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A popular TV show on SBS network titled 'Marry Me, Marry My Family' aired an episode on the struggle a Greek-Australian Orthodox man and his girlfriend, who is of Malaysian descent and a devoted Sikh, went through in order to be married.

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Source: Greek Reporter

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