3 Indians attacked by racist mob in AustraliaSeptember 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Three Indians were brutally assaulted in a suburb in this Australian city by a group of youths who allegedly made racist remarks. Omkar Singh, a relative of the victims, told IBN news channel Tuesday that the attack took place when his relatives were playing pool in Epping.
Two more Indian students attacked in AustraliaAugust 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE/INDORE - Two more Indian students were separately assaulted by a group of men in Australia. Gaurav Kakkar, a student of a hairdressing course, was attacked by a group of men on Friday when he was talking to his family in Punjab's Ferozpur from a local telephone booth.
India does not want attacks to 'infect' ties with AustraliaAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Ahead of External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna's visit to Australia, India has said it was concerned about attacks on Indian students but does want the issue to "infect" growing relations between the two countries.
Don't gag us, enough is enough: Indian students to Victoria govt.July 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A group of Indian students in Australia has denounced the Victorian government's decision not to allow them to speak at a harmony walk to be led by state Premier John Brumby Sunday. The organisers of the walk have largely undone the positive efforts the government has taken in the last couple of weeks.
Guide offers advice for Indian students in AustraliaJune 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - An international student in Australia, Danny Ong, has written a guide for Indian students as well as for other international students in the country, which will offer essential advice to them regarding house-hunting, public transport, the justice system and the concept of human rights in Australia. The guide titled 'International Student Handbook: Living and Studying in Australia' will be published in August.
Another Indian student attacked in OzJune 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - In yet another attack on Indians in Australia, a 22-year-old student was allegedly assaulted by a teenager in Adelaide's busy Rundle Mall. According to the police, the attack took place on Thursday.
Car fire, more evidence of hate crime in Oz, claim Indian studentsJune 8th, 2009 MELBOURNE -The Indian students community in Australia is living under constant fear after a car was set alight on Sunday, which they term as an another example of hate crime. Police say the car was deliberately lit in a common car parking area for a block of units in Kelvin Grove, Springvale, which houses many Indian students.
Now China wants Australia to ensure its students' safetyJune 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - With China expressing concern for the safety of Chinese students studying in Australia, the embattled A$15.5 billion overseas student industry down under is bracing for rough times. The Australian government and university managements are already in damage control over a series of violent attacks on Indian students in various metropolitan centres.
Indian students take out peace rally in Australia against racist attacksMay 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Hundreds of Indian students in Australia have embarked on a peace rally aimed at curbing racist violence. The march comes in response to a recent spate of violent attacks on Indian students.
Assaults on Indian students a problem: Australian ministerMay 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has termed the attacks on Indian students a "problem" and assured that the government would do everything to prevent further assaults. "We have a particular current problem with Indian students," Smith told Network Ten.
Indian students in Australia to hold peace rally SundayMay 30th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Deeply concerned over the spate of attacks on its members, the Federation of Indian Students of Australia (FISA) has called for a peace rally Sunday "in response to the growing anger in the community". The spurt in crimes against Indian students in Sydney and Melbourne has left one battling for life while another is recuperating from a deep stab injury.
India calls Australian envoy over attacks on Indian studentsMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI/MELBOURNE - The Indian external affairs ministry Friday called Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy and conveyed its concerns over the allegedly racist attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, the second largest city of Australia. N. Ravi, secretary (east) in the ministry, met the Australian envoy and sought assurance about the safety of Indian students in Australia.
Attack on Indian students: Australian official to visit IndiaMay 28th, 2009 MELBOURNE - In the wake of the attacks on Indian students in the country, an Australian police officer is to travel to India to brief prospective students on avoiding street violence in Australia, media reports said. Police community liaison officer Senior Constable Victor Robb said that his advice would mainly cover "safety strategy tips", Radio Australia reported Thursday.
Australia to open help line for Indian victims of racist attacksMay 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The Australian and Victorian governments have decided to open a help line to assist Indian students who are victims of crime. The help line will begin operating from Friday amid mounting alarm over violent racist attacks in Melbourne's western suburbs, reports The Age.
Australia to start natural gas exports to India by 2014March 19th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Describing India as 'an ideal place for bilateral trade', a top Australian diplomat said here Wednesday that his country has the potential to meet New Delhi's rising demand for natural resources and it would start exporting natural gas to India by 2014. 'By 2013-14, we would be in a comfortable position to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India,' Australian High Commissioner to India John McCarthy told reporters.
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