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Message from President

We are at the ending point of this year. Just thought I should thank everyone who supported our cause. You are one of them so here goes.. Thank you.

 

Messages

 
 
Laurie Ferguson

Message from Hon Laurie Ferguson

I am genuinely honoured to convey best wishes to the Indian Crescent Society of Australia. My residence, political role and lifelong interest in

Message from Councillor Karen McKeown

As another busy year comes to a close it is time to take a moment to reflect on all the positives in our lives and what we have achieved throughout the year. I know for me in Penrith,

Message from Mary Patetsos

The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse

NEWS from Australia

Bunnings BBQ

On Sunday 3rd December, Indian Crescent Society of Australia Inc (ICSOA) arranged a fund-raising BBQ at Bunnings Marsden Park.

Some Visa holders need to re-enrol in Medicare

If you're an Unauthorised Maritime Arrival on a Bridging visa, or Temporary Protection or Safe Haven Enterprise visa holder, your Medicare card is due to expire on or before 31 December 2017.

 

News from India

Babri Masjid

Babri Masjid Demolition

On 6th December 1992, I was in judicial custody in Vansda (Gujarat) jail. We were struggling for the rights of adivasis on forest and forest produce which often led to friction with state Irfan Engineer

Which way to go?

Which way to go?

We must remember that the history of nations is like the wave of the ocean. It rises and falls and rises again, only to fall again. Permanence is not a phenomenon of this world, Mirza Yawar Baig

Babri Masjid

New born babies deaths in India

During the month of August, when India was celebrating 70th independence year, we all pained beyond words by the tragic deaths of new born children in UP hospitals due to lack of Oxygen or proper care. Mrs Farida Alvi

Babri Masjid

Election in Gujrat

During the month of August, when India was celebrating 70th independence year, we all pained beyond words by the tragic deaths of new born children in UP hospitals due to lack of Oxygen or proper care. Saif Wasti

 

Our World

Refugees-Facts which we should know

Do you know, a refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster ?

Story

thanks god

Thanks God always

A rich man looked through his window and saw a poor man picking something from his dust bin…He said, Thanks GOD I am not poor. Indarjit Singh Khuman

 

Announcements & Future events

Conversion of PIO in OCI

Important information from Consulate General of India Sydney

The last date for conversion of PIO cards into OCI cards is 31st December 2017. This date will not be extended any further.

afmi

AFMI's proposed event

American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) will hold 2 days of International Convention on Dec 30 & 31 at Maulana Azad University-Jodhpur.

library

ICSOA's MEDIA Library needs your help

ICSOA is collecting relevant photos, images or creative art work which may be suitable for ICSOA's future need for newsletters, website

Creative corner

naushad-ali

Inevitable-Naushad Ali

When we go to watch a movie, start mowing the lawn, make a phone call, or sip that fine coffee... We are implicitly aware that an end is ...inevitable...

Next issue of ICSOA-Newsletter

Shall cover topics on:

Republic day of India and Australia day

Global Food Shortages

War and Peace

Please email input on contact@icsoa.org.au

         

Previous issues covered in 2017
(Please click to read)

       
October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017
ICSOA Update ICSOA Newsletter ICSOA Update ICSOA Newsletter ICSOA Update
         
May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017
ICSOA Newsletter ICSOA Update ICSOA Newsletter ICSOA Update ICSOA Newslettz
 

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