Brisbane Indian Times_December 2019

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Indian Times A Division of Qld Multicultural Times 20 Robinson Road, Virginia Volume 16, Number 4 Saturday, December 14th, 2019

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes by GOPIO Gold Coast

GOPIO Gold Coast, a progressive chapter of GOPIO International held their Christmas dinner function on 08th December at Tandoori and Curry Hut, Labrador, Gold

Coast. The multicultural celebration was a sold-out success.

Coming together of diverse cultures during celebration such as Christmas, Diwali, Ramadan,

Buddha’s birthday, Lunar New year etc is not only pleasing to see but should be encouraged, this broader appreciation will bring about the much-needed harmony amongst our

community. We have come from different lands, but we share one Earth, Sky and Sun so we can all appreciate each other’s cultures and join the celebration.

GOPIO Gold Coast

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Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures

@ !1! !-2& ONCE in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives you a fairytale, because â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is good people who make good placesâ&#x20AC;?. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I had D SHUIHFWO\ ÂżQH UHDVRQ WR Ă&#x20AC;\ HDVW of Australia again â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some 2,000 kilometres away - across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand.

I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really need an excuse, but remembering Anna Sewellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice (Black Beauty) headed back to Auckland for the wedding of my goddaughter Madhuri to Shiv. Marriage is one of the greatest blessings in life, so it was an auspicious start at the Sri Radha Krishna Mandir.

It was followed by pomp and ceremony of the marriage being solemnised. Memories were made of a fabulous day such as the one I had been a witness to where sanctity, holy vows, commitment, vivid colours and glamour were the order of the day!

After wishing the newlyweds lasting joy, I set off on a tour to re-acquaint myself with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high points.

Rated as the third most liveable

8- !&,! 8-9,2! !2&-8 !2& ;,' !,!;1! !2&,- '2;8'S ! 1<ÂĄŕŁ&#x2026;d6<8639' $311<2-;@ (!$-ÂĄ-;@S !8' -2 &'2 '88!$'S <$0ÂĄ!2&U ,3;3ÂŞ !1! !-2& city in the world, Auckland is New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;City of Sailsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It is an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures.

It is the centre of commerce and industry, and perhaps the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural city in New Zealand.

Imagine a built-up environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanting holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re beginning to get the picture of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most diverse city.

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It was heartening to learn that there are people from 80 ethnicities living in New Zealand and that Hindi is the fourth most widely spoken

Merry Christmas everyone

Pastor Joseph Dass DEAR READER, it is with great joy we bring to the word of God. Before Jesus was born, Mary, His mother, was engaged to Joseph. But when Joseph found out that Mary was already with a child from the Holy Spirit, he wanted to put her away secretly.

And while he was thinking about these things, an angel from God appeared to him in a dream saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.â&#x20AC;?

Joseph had planned for a future together with Mary, but things were not turning out as he had planned, and he felt let down and disappointed.

Just like Joseph we too face situations where it looks like we have taken a wrong turn. You have worked hard, done your

homework, believed it was going to work out, but it looks like now you are stuck.

Just like Joseph, God knows where you are today.

The good news is that He can take you to where you belong. The word of God tells us that all things are possible with God. The disappointments, setbacks, shut doors, are no match what God can do. Just like Joseph, God is saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not be afraid but believe Him.â&#x20AC;?

Then we read (Matthew 2) that wise men from the east came following a star to where Jesus was born. They fell, down and worshiped Him and presented their expensive gifts.

Here are 3 things we can learn from this: 1: Joseph faced disappointments, yet God overrode the system and got the star moving, so help and provision could reach Joseph.

You too may have had some disappointments, but God is saying He is your Father. God knows how to rearrange times and seasons in your favour. He is a miracle worker, and nothing is impossible for Him to do.

Sometimes,

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disappointments are a way of God, saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have something better, be patient, hold on and trust Me.â&#x20AC;?

2: Joseph had some doors shut on him. Yet the wise men brought gold and possessions so they could be provided for.

God used the generosity of the wise men to bless him and his family. Just because some doors have been shut on you does not mean there are no more new doors.

Scriptures tell us that God can open new doors which no one can shut.

3: Joseph had setbacks, yet God used strangers, people he had never known before, to bless them. God is the source.

God can use people unknown to you to bring about a blessing in your life. This Christmas, God is at work in your life right now. Through Jesus, God is saying, what you thought was a setback, is a setup towards your destiny and future.

My prayer is that you and your loved ones have a blessed, happy, safe, joyous and wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year.

God bless you, Pastor Joseph Dass

language in New Zealand after English, Maori and Samoan.

The choice is endless of Indian fashion and food outlets to places of worship in such areas as Eden Terrace, Mt Roskill and Papatoetoe. A visit to the Bharatiya Mandir in Mt. Albert is a must.

The city is a stunning natural playground, home to a sizeable Indian population where retail stores and sightseeing are also representative of the most populous democracy in the world!

Superior hotels When it comes to accommodation, the choice is GLIÂżFXOW DV &RUGLV $XFNODQG DQG So/Auckland have so much to offer. My stay at both hotels was noteworthy.

Dining at the Cordis, Auckland

by Langham Hospitality Group, was â&#x20AC;&#x153;nourishment for your body and soulâ&#x20AC;?. It was easy to explore D ZRUOG RI Ă&#x20AC;DYRXU DW (LJKWÂśV interactive kitchens and relaxing in the elegant ambience of the Lobby Lounge over high tea.

A rare treat was getting an upgrade to a junior suite in the executive club at the Cordis. It was sheer indulgence due to the kind consideration by hotel manager Shane Jolly.

In downtown Britomart district in the heart of the city,

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Immersed in nature Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse landscapes provide countless opportunities to get immersed in nature. In the west, lush native rainforest plunges down the hills to meet the sea on dramatic black sand beaches, while the eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sheltered golden sand beaches DUH IULQJHG ZLWK UHG Ă&#x20AC;RZHULQJ Pohutukawa trees. To the north, the rolling hills of wine country meet stunning coastlines and in WKH VRXWK \RXÂśOO ÂżQG SLFWXUHVTXH country gardens, unspoilt forest and tranquil bays to explore.

Take the time to visit the iconic Sky Tower that is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 metres.

Another distinctive landmark is the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic island, Rangitoto Island, is just a 25-minute ferry ride from the city and views from Mt Eden are

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American author and scholar William Lyon Phelps so rightly said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;the highest happiness on earth is the happiness of marriageâ&#x20AC;?. I felt privileged to have been part of the wedding party because anywhere together with loved ones is a favourite place to be!

New GOPIO Qld Committee

GOPIO Queensland at its Annual General meeting appointed their new committee, Rakesh Sharma, a founder member and past vice president has been elected as the president for the next term. The following is the list RI QHZ RIÂżFH EHDUHUV

Immediate Past president: Vinita Khushal; President Rakesh Sharma: Vice president 01 V i k a s Sinha; Vice president 02: Amarjot Goraya; Secretary: Irene; Assistant Secretary: Shukbir Chadha; Treasurer: Avinash Singh; Assistant

Treasurer: Tanvi Goel; Business Council Chair: Umesh Chandra; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council Chair: Pravinita Singh Pillay; Youth Council Chair: Mayuresh Lande; IDF Event Coordinator PRO: Tanvi Goel; Patron: Dr Maha Sinnathamby.

A Safety Locker offers Prevention and Protection over the Holidays!

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOT just Santa Claus who could be tiptoeing into your house over the Christmas period.

Brisbane is considered the safest major city in Australia on the east coast. In comparison to Melbourne and Sydney, Brisbane has consistently lower crime rates. However, because Brisbane is becoming more populated and continues to grow, the crime rate in Brisbane is increasing at a faster rate than Sydney, which is of concern.

You might allow the big jolly man dressed in red to enter your home in the darkness of night on Christmas eve, but did you know that most burglars use the front door and in less than 5minutes?

Now you are aware how burglars break in, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at when they break in. It might surprise you that most burglaries do not happen when you would expect them to. Here are the facts when burglaries most commonly occur, so you can protect you and your home!

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Consequently, November through to January are the months with the most break-ins.

The peak time for robbery in the evening is midnight. But, anytime throughout the day between 6am to 6pm is when most unlawful entries and robberies occur.

Quick Statistics from 1st July 2013 t0 30 June 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ Over a 1000+ armed robberies which is a 16% increase than 5 years ago. â&#x20AC;˘ 1,100 Unarmed Robberies up from 700, a 55% increase in the last 5 years â&#x20AC;˘ 38,000 unlawful entries a 35% increase over the last 5 years and more than 700 of these were with violence! â&#x20AC;˘ Therefore, having a Safe at home is not safe.

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God takes your all responsibilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A must to read true story Y !#-8! &!89,!2 9!2; 0!@S Sahib aavay yaad.â&#x20AC;?

IF THERE is any wonderful medicine to erase the curse of misfortune, it is only Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, trust of God and contemplation of God. When you have belonged to God, then why are you worried about your life, your son and daughter, this concern has become of God. Banis (spiritual statements) of ÂżIWHHQ GHYRWHHV DUH UHFRUGHG LQ Guru Granth Sahib. Like Baba Namdev, Baba Farid, there was one devotee named Veni. Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bani is also recorded in Guru Granth Sahib.

Veni was born in 1670 in Asini village in Bihar. He was a bhat brahmin. Veni was so poor that God may never make anyone so poor. Many times, his children had to sleep without food and sometimes they would get food only after a few days.

Seeing the days of poverty, his wife became irritable and she used to call him bad. Suffering from the pain of poverty and aggrieved by the sight of faded faces of his poverty ridden innocent kids, the helpless Veni could not do DQ\WKLQJ EXW ÂżUPO\ WKRXJKW RI ending his life.

While Veni was going to end his life, on the way he met a saint.

The sight of the saint changed that poor helpless Veni so that his bani is recorded in Guru Granth Sahib.

After seeing the saint on the way to end his life, Veni felt some miraculous change in his mind. After seeing the saint, Veni started remembering God and he sat quietly for some time. The sight of saints gives divine peace and Veni started feeling good.

Even the wind that touches the saints also communicates God consciousness. Veni was feeling a change from within. His idea of suicide was turning cold. He met the saint closely. The saint asked him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where you are going?â&#x20AC;?

Veni replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baba ji, to lie to a saint is to dig my own grave, I am going to commit suicide.â&#x20AC;?

Speaking of this, tears rolled down from Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes and he said sadly with a heavy heart, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baba ji, I am helpless, unemployed and very poor. Sometimes I get something from performing rituals or discourse then it is okay, otherwise the whole family has to stay hungry for many days.

I cannot see the plight of my hungry kids. I was trusting Ram Ji, but now Ram Ji has also turned his back on me. God may never put even the enemy in this vexing situation, so baba ji, I am going to commit suicide.â&#x20AC;?

The saint said looking at him with love, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My son, work hard. There are two types of hard workings.

One is the physical working as a labourer like a servant or doing anything physically. The second hard working is the meditation of God, and to chant the name of God, so that God will be compelled to come at your call.

You may not get a job in the external world but to chant God is very easy. Tell God humbly that I am yours. Tell God that you were

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going to commit suicide but now you want to kill your ego. Call God to help you. Call God, chant God and meditate on God. Chant God in your every breath. My son, the wealth which the world cannot attain in ten years, you can get that in ten days. Why to commit suicide? Call God, chant God, meditate on God and surrender to God so that God takes away DOO \RXU GLIÂżFXOWLHV %HFRPH RI God. When you become of God, your sons and daughters also become of God. The worry of your family and the worry of your bread & butter will no longer be your worry, that will become the worry of God. Hey Veni, if you have failed in doing fake earnings in this world, go and embark in doing the true earning.â&#x20AC;?

Respectfully folding his hands Veni said to the saint, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baba ji, salutation to your advice. I will do this.â&#x20AC;? Veni, who was going to commit suicide, was completely transformed from within and he completely gave up the idea of suicide. He went towards the jungle to chant God. Throughout the day he chanted God as he could and went home in the evening. He continued this routine for the next few days. One day his wife asked him angrily, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where do you go every day? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring anything to home, there is nothing to eat at home and we are dying of starvation here.â&#x20AC;? Veni was knowing that if he tells true to his wife that he goes to the jungle and chant God, she will become furious so he gossiped, he lied to his wife and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I go to the king to perform some religious GLVFRXUVH DQG RQ ÂżQLVKLQJ RI WKLV the king will give us food, clothes and lot of money.â&#x20AC;? In his heart, Veni accepted God as the king.

On hearing this, clenching her

teeth strongly, his wife said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your king and your preaching will go to hell.â&#x20AC;? With a very sad and painful heart, the poor helpless Veni left his home and went towards the forest. He decided in his mind that he would not go back to home.

He politely with a sincere heart prayed to God to do whatever He wanted to do. Veni decided that he will not go back to his home, but he will chant God only there in the forest.

God saw that Veni had completely surrendered himself to Him. God was pleased with Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surrender. How can one who has come in the shelter of God remain sad and poor? Now since only God knows about His plans.

God became an ambassador and reached Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house with bullock carts full of all the necessary stuff like grain and clothes for Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is Veni Jiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house?

Where is Pundit Veni Jiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house?â&#x20AC;?

God started asking near Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. Listening Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, his wife came out and told that this is Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Politely with folded hands, God said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mata ji, thank you very much, please get this stuff off the carts. Veni ji is narrating the tale of God in the palace and upon completion of his narrative, enough grain and money will come â&#x20AC;&#x153; On hearing this the poor lady told that she had scolded her husband this morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How unfortunate am I? He is such a great preacher that the king has sent so much stuff. Hey brother, please ask my pundit husband to pardon her and to come to see her.â&#x20AC;? The lady who used to be very rude to her husband, that lady sent her regards (pranaam) to Veni. Now God went to Veni in the forest and told him that his wife is missing him. The poor Veni told this man with a

very sad heart that there was nothing to eat at home and that his kids were starving. The sight of the faded faces of his starving kids pains him severely, so he will not go back to home.

saint he took His shelter and now he has become a rich pundit Veni to whom the whole community is respecting now. After that Veni spent his entire life chanting the God as a devotee.

God as an ambassador told Veni that he has sent all the grain at Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and now the kids will not be starving any more, but they will be happily waiting for him. Veni could not believe his ears to what he was listening from a stranger in the forest where he was all alone until now. On hearing this, Veni asked him who he was? God as an ambassador told Veni, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am an ambassador in the kingdom of the king upon whom you trusted, the same king about whom you have told your wife that you were going to him to perform some religious discourse.â&#x20AC;?

This true story has been translated from the Satsang of H.H Sant Shri Asaram Bapu Ji. To listen such stories or to listen 24X7 live divine Satsang, please search â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mangalmay liveâ&#x20AC;? on google, visit http://www.ashram. org/live or search â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE SBM STUDIOâ&#x20AC;? on you tube. By the Divine Inspiration of Bapu Ji, the weekly sessions of Bal Sanskar and yoga are held in Brisbane.

These sessions are aimed for the character, mental, intellectual and spiritual development of the kids.

The kids are trained to learn yogic mudras, techniques, yogasnas and pranayamas. These yogic techniques along with jap and meditation help kids in attaining virtues like righteousness and selfrestraint. The kids learn precious keys to develop intelligence and take advantage of chanting and meditation while playing and laughing. Please read more about Bal Sanskar sessions and the session activities in the next issue of Brisbane Indian times.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veni you go back to home.â&#x20AC;?

By saying this that ambassador disappeared. Veni said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my God, the God he remembered only for four days, the same God reached his house to eradicate his poverty and to look after his kids.

And here I am thinking what will happen to my family and me. God himself came to me after calling for only four days. Not even the king will give such wages.â&#x20AC;?

Veni went back to home but he did not feel at home. Veni was now a wealthy man. The whole community started respecting him.

Veni thought that it is worthless to do labour in this physical world.

Veniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind no longer seemed WR EH KDSS\ LQ WKH VHOÂżVK DQG egoistic atmosphere of the world.

He resolved to earn the chanting of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name for the rest of his life and he went to seclusion.

Veni prayed God that none was knowing him until he had gone into His shelter, after seeing the

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TRI-Shakthi – The Primordial Cosmic Energy Not just an Art but a Pinnacle performance!

LALITHAK ALALAYA School of Bharatanatyam organized “Shakti the Primordial Cosmic Energy” again on 9th November at SunPAC with the support of Lord Mayor’s Community Fund and Cr. Steven Huang Macgregor Ward.

This musical dance drama was all about the FRQÀXHQFH RI 7UL 6KDNWKL Energy – Goddess Lakshmi bestowing Prosperity, Goddess Saraswathi bestowing Knowledge and Goddess Parvathi bestowing Power & the transformation of Shakthi the uni- effect of Zillion

forces, known, unknown and mysterious acting upon us gets incarnated to kill the demon Mahishahsura signifying the triumph of good over Evil, left the spectators with enthralling experience manifesting the divine power upon audience.

Dancers from various age groups demonstrated brilliance dancing skills exhibiting the hallmark of excellence in Bharatanatyam with their stunning performances.

Performers brought the Supreme power Shakthi in

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front of our eyes resonating the entire auditorium with the message “let that Cosmic presence, through this dance form, radiate the insights that one truly deserves.

Let me dance…Feel thy presence, feel thy grace, feel thy radiance” – a never ending extravaganza FHOHEUDWLRQV ¿OOHG ZLWK non-stop reverberating applauses, cheers & praises.

This Spectacular theatrical performance was duly attended by most of the elite delegates namely Aunt Peggy Tidyman,

Aboriginal Elder – delivering” heartfelt speech offering acknowledgement of country, Mrs. Archana Singh – Honorary Council of India, Queensland, Senator Paul Scarr Liberal Party of Australia, Cr Mr. Jonathan Sri - Gabba Ward, Cr. Steven Huang – Macgregor Ward, Cr. Paul Bishop and Cr. Tracey Huges - Redland City Council, Mr. Palani Thevar, Mrs. Uma Guduru, President of Queensland Telugu Association, Mr. Surendra Prasad OAM – Fiji Senior Citizens Association, Mr. Sri JeyanthiraKumar – President, Tamil

Association of Queensland, Mr. Lewis Lee OAM, Mr. Umesh Chandra & Mrs. Usha Chandra, Mr. Ram Mohan – President FICQ, Mr. Lee Gerchow, Principal of Macgregor State School, Mr. Anthony Shorten, Mr. John Prescott, Mr. Trent Mc Tiernan, Mr. Elijah Buol OAM, Mrs. Prakruthi Mysore Gururaj, Dr. Sonu Hikerwal, Mr. Carl Wu, Mr. Edward Lin and Mrs. Susan Yang.

As, Arts and Culture appeals to everyone beyond boundaries and regardless of background, the guests were spellbound with the performance and shared their experience by appreciating for not only keeping the culture but also passing to the young

generation and presenting to wide community.

We would like to express our special thanks to Cr. Angela Owen, Calamvale for having provided us with WKH FHUWL¿FDWHV WR DOO WKH performers.

We would like to express our gratitude to Brisbane City Council for granting fund, our Sponsor Global Convenience Store, Media Sponsor, Brisbane Indian Times and Indian News, Queensland, Father Royal Anthony for the multi media presentation, Mr. Radhakrishnan, Sruthilaya studio for professional audio recording and to all the volunteers who helped us running the concert successfully.

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Siddharth Gautam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mahatma Buddha @ >!&,'9, ,!81!U

BUDDHISM is the fourth largest religion in the world. Over 7% of worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population is active follower of Buddhism. Majority of them lives in Asia.

Buddhism is the religion of majority in a number of countries including Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It started in India over 2,500 years ago and spread all over Asia and in many other regions of the civilised world.

Mahatma Buddha was the originator of Buddhism.

Hindus venerate him as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born in the Ikshvaku line of the ancient Solar Dynasty to royal parents in 563BCE. His father was king Shuddodhan of Kapilvastu, a kingdom in the foothills of the Himalaya. His motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was Mayadevi. When Buddha was conceived, his mother Mayadevi saw in a dream a white elephant entering her body without causing any pain. During the latter stage of her pregnancy, she visited a grove in Lumbini to relish peace and tranquillity.

There, she gave birth to a baby boy, who was named Siddharth. With his family name Gautam the child became known as Siddharth Gautam. Soon after his birth, Mayadevi passed away and her sister brought up Siddharth.

The king invited astrologers to predict the future of the newborn baby. They were amazed on realising Siddharthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, and predicted that the boy would be an Awakened Seer or a World Conqueror. The king was greatly disturbed by their prediction about his son becoming an Awakened Seer. He wished that his son followed the family tradition and became a king.

He developed strategies to keep his son away from any sight that might cause him disenchantment and could infuse in him the desire for renunciation from princely affairs. He arranged everything in the palace that could keep Siddharth engaged in sense JUDWLÂżFDWLRQ DQG DWWDFKHG to worldly affairs.

In time, prince Siddharth was married to princess, Yashodhara. She bore him a son named Rahul.

Despite being surrounded by objects of comfort DQG VHQVH JUDWLÂżFDWLRQ Siddharth was interested in knowing the outside world that surrounded the palace, like the city, parks, markets and ordinary people of the kingdom. On his request, king Shuddodhan granted him permission to explore

the outside world under supervision of chaperons.

Once during a trip outside the palace, Siddharth noticed an old person, very feeble and barely able to walk. On enquiry about that person, attendants informed him that this was the inevitable stage of life, which individuals had to endure over time, provided they survived to live a full life.

During a second trip he noticed a sick person suffering from pain and distress.

On enquiry, attendants told Siddharth that this was a normal occurrence in living things and could happen to any person irrespective of age and social status.

During the third trip Siddharth saw a corpse being carried away by people for cremation. He was told that death was the ultimate occurrence in everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.

These encounters upset Siddharth, and he started pondering over these sights that exposed the suffering of human beings. He realised that a person born on the earth grows old, falls sick and ultimately dies. This is the cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death. All these are causes of suffering and no one is immune to these happenings. He GHFLGHG WR ÂżQG D VROXWLRQ to these problems and was convinced that their solutions could not be found in the palace.

He settled his mind on leaving the family, and searching the solution of humanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suffering in the outside world. He approached his father to seek permission to depart from home to accomplish his objective. Shuddodhan was startled and tried unsuccessfully to convince him that he should seek solution in his old age. But, he had made up his mind.

One night, at the age of 29 years, when his wife Yashodhara and his son Rahul were asleep, Siddharth left the palace.

He woke up his groom Chandak who made ready the horse Kanthak for him to ride. The groom followed him for some distance and then the prince asked Chandak to return to the palace with the horse and console his father.

Siddharth shaved his head and dressed in an ascetic dress. He moved from place to place in search of solutions to human suffering. He met many Sadhus, saints on the way and visited hermitages where they resided and performed their penance.

He was not convinced that the system followed by

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those saints would lead to achieving his objective.

While wandering, he came to Rajgrih, the capital of Magadh kingdom.

King Bimbisar of Magadh ineffectually tried to convince him to return home. But Siddharth was determined on his mission.

On Bimbisarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, Siddharth promised to see the king after he attained his objective.

On his way to Gaya, 6LGGKDUWK PHW ÂżYH DVFHWLFV They followed him and stayed with him during his meditation. Siddharth performed penance and asceticism, and became very weak. He realised that torturing the body would not lead him to realisation.

At this stage a village girl named Sujata came to him and offered Khir, a sweet rice-milk preparation. He partook of the Khir and with invigorated energy continued performing his meditation.

In Gaya, on the bank of Niranjana River under a Peepal tree, he sat on meditation and vowed not to move until he received solution to the problem of human suffering.

On the night before enlightenment, Mara, the demonic power, attacked him to break his resolve but could not succeed.

After forty-nine day of meditation, Siddharth attained enlightenment at the age of 35 years. He became famous as Buddha, The Enlightened One. He became also known as Shakyamuni or the sage of the Shakya clan to which he belonged, and Tathagat, the one who came like immortal. The Peepal tree under which he meditated became famous as Bodhi tree and the place where he achieved enlightenment is now known as Bodhgaya.

At the time of awakening, he realised complete insight into the Four Noble Truths of human Suffering and also found the way to Nirvan or Freedom from Suffering through Eightfold Path.

Nirvan is extinguishing WKH ÂżUHV RI GHVLUH KDWUHG and ignorance that keep the cycle of suffering and rebirth going.

The Four Noble Truths are the Truth of Suffering, the Truth of the Cause of Suffering, the Truth of the End of Suffering, and the Truth of the Path that leads to the end of Suffering.

The Eightfold Path to attain Nirvan included the Right View, Right Resolve or Intention, Right Speech, Right Conduct or Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Samadhi or Meditation.

After attaining enlightenment, Buddha went to Sarnath near Varanasi. There he met LQ WKH GHHU SDUN KLV ÂżYH companions, who had criticised him for accepting Khir from Sujata. Buddha told them about his selfenlightenment as he attained it himself and not with the help of any teacher. His disenchanted friends became convinced of his achievements and EHFDPH KLV ÂżUVW GLVFLSOHV From Sarnath, Buddha started spreading his Dharma-chakra, the wheel of his teachings. He travelled far and wide and explained to listeners his new philosophy that offered Nirvan, the freedom from the cycle of birth and death.

As promised earlier during his wandering, Buddha visited Bimbisar, the king of Magadh, who became his disciple. Later, his son king Ajatshatru also became Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disciple. Buddha travelled to Kapilvastu and

met his father, wife and son Rahul. They all became his follower. Many saints from previous acquaintance also became his disciple.

7KURXJK KLV LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH Angulimal, a bully murderer, left his profession and became a Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s follower. Buddha stayed in Vaishali at the mango-grove of a female dancer Amrapali, who also became his disciple.

He continued travelling and spreading his Dharma&KDNUD IRU IRUW\ ÂżYH years. He initiated both men and women in his followersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community that later became known as the Buddhist community or Sangha. He established rules and regulations for managing the order established by him.

Later, during his journey in Malla kingdom, Buddha fell sick and died at Kushinagar at the age of eighty year in 483BCE. After cremation, his bones were divided into eight kingdoms where Buddha had large followers. They kept them as a relic of Buddha and built Stupas or memorial structures over them.

After Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nirvan, his disciples wrote down his teachings, which were subsequently interpreted and developed. Buddha spoke the local dialect of the region where he preached. His teachings were recorded in Pali, a Prakrit language of the time.

Ancient Buddhist scriptures were known as Tripitaka or Three Baskets. They included Vinay Pitaka, the Basket of Discipline; Sutra Pitaka, the Basket of Discourse; and Abhidharma Pitaka, the Basket of Special Doctrine.

These Baskets contained teaching of Buddha.

Maurya king Ashok became a Buddhist after he observed suffering caused by war. He FRQWULEXWHG VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ LQ spreading Buddhism. He sent emissaries to foreign countries including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Central Asia. From Central Asia, Buddhism went to the kingdoms of ancient Greece, Tibet, China and subsequently South-East Asia.

As Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachings spread, new interpretations were made to his teachings.

Two prominent groups emerged that comprised Hinayan, the lower vehicle or Theravad and Mahayan the great vehicle. Theravad, also called Southern Buddhism, is followed in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and Indo-China.

Buddhists in China, Korea and Japan follow Mahayan,

which is also called Eastern Buddhism. Further development in Buddhism led to the tradition of Tantrayan or Vajrayan.

This is practiced in Nepal, Tibet and Mongolia.

Buddha opposed animal VDFULÂżFH LQ UHOLJLRXV rituals that was practiced during his time in India.

He promoted a classless society. Buddhism spread all over India and remained a dominant religion for a long time. Philosophers, poets and missionaries worked hard to disseminate his teachings in India and abroad. In the later half RI ÂżUVW PLOOHQQLXP RI current era, with the spread of Vedic philosophies, many Buddhist scholars were attracted towards traditional Hinduism.

Destruction of Nalanda University by invaders caused further decline of Buddhism in India.

Most of the Buddhist literatures were burnt down. Buddhism became a religion of minority. During the Freedom Movement, a large numbers of oppressed section of Hindu society led

by Bhim Rao Ambedkar converted to Buddhism.

They called their practice Navayan or new vehicle of Buddhism.

Buddham saranam gacchami, I go to the Buddha for refuge. Dhammam saranam gacchami, I go to the Dharma for refuge. Sangham saranam gacchami, I go to the Sangha for refuge. These are three basic Mantras that were chanted by early Buddhists and remain an important prayer Mantra.

Another important Mantra is Om Mani Padme Hum. Buddhist communities in East and South-East Asia chant it as a prayer Mantra.

Buddhist temples, Stupas and Statues are found in many countries. Bodhi temple in Bodhgaya and Stupa in Sanchi are famous destinations for tourists and pilgrims in India. Borobudur temple in Indonesia is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Tian Tan Buddha statue in Hong Kong is one of the largest statues showing harmonious relationship between human and nature.

Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday is celebrated as a festival on the last day of the bright fortnight in the month of Baishakh (April - May).

Buddhism is now spread all over the world. It is the Religion of Peace.

Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachings are as relevant today as they were ever before.

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Encouraging and Empowering the New Generation

,!0<8 !2/-; -2+,S <$0ÂĄ!2&S '> '!ÂĄ!2& WAITAKERE Indian Association (WIA) was initiated and brought into being by some third generation Fiji Indians, descendants of Girmitiyas in West Auckland, New Zealand which is also called Waitakere. This was in 2000, some two decades ago. And on 20 October, 2019, some two decades after its inception, they marked yet another public celebration in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.

Girmitiyas were Indian Indentured labourers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ordinary people who did extra-ordinary things in Fiji in extraordinary situations 140 years ago. Some Fiji Indian descendants of those pioneers did the same thing in Auckland, when there was no voice for their small migrant community and hardly any opportunity for our community to celebrate their traditions and culture.

So started WIA by Trustees, with the aim of providing a platform for the community to progress and enhance its wellbeing. It was also intended as a training ground for future

leaders. They ensured that decorum and demeanour of their culture (including language) remained, even in a changing world. This spirit of maintaining culture, with the lessons taught by our Girmitiya pioneers have never left us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it runs deep in their veins.

Waitakere Diwali in Auckland would perhaps be the only or very few Diwali celebration of its size where the actual community and those who feel passionately about the festival actually run and manage this function.

Therefore, the traditions of Diwali are maintained.

Furthermore, like corporate (business) or Council (local government) organised Diwali events, WIA does not have DQ\ SDLG RIÂżFLDOV PDQDJLQJ this event. It is all done by volunteers. Most importantly, as a community organisation, WIA is appreciative of religious, cultural, traditional decorum and sensitivity of the event. Hence they ensure that tradition of Diwali will not erode under this communityorganised event. This was UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH LQDXJXUDWLQJ Hawan, Aarti and Ram Lila depicting the story of Diwali.

One may ask, which other public Diwali celebration of this size in Auckland or another Western City starts with religious Hawan, has Aarti, National Anthem in English and Maori, and has religious theme of Ram Lila performance in its prime time after formal programme?

All these are done only in Waitakere Diwali, held in the largest indoor Diwali in Southern hemisphere, in the

House of Diwali, The Trusts Arena in West Auckland.

Waitakere Indian Association :,$ ZHUH SHUKDSV WKH ÂżUVW organisation to start Diwali Public Celebrations of this size in Auckland, encompassing wider Auckland community almost two decades ago.

And in that time, they have grown up and up and brought in improvements. While maintaining the theme of Diwali, its reverence and religious relevance as a Hindu festival, WIA has also encompassed wider sections of the community as an Indian festival of celebrations for all.

7KLV ZDV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ RYHU D third of the audience being non-Indians at the Trusts Arena on 20 October, 2019.

But now WIA has gone one notch higher by encouraging post-millennials, the new generation, and empowering them to take cultural and organisational charge of this event.

It was very evident in the event on 20 October, 2019.

Sanjay Dutt Sharma, who was a mere baby when Diwali commenced in Waitakere, has now grown up as a teenager to take charge as Diwali Project Manager. Seeing his father,

Immediate Past President of WIA, Mahendra Sharma excel in his time, he has quickly apprenticed to take leadership position. And as a Project Manager 2019, he has GRQH D WUHPHQGRXV MRE WKH ÂżUVW time. And the new generation comes on board with injection of new ideas.

This among others, involved commencing the programme early on the day, and encouraging younger dancers and artiste to shed away their stage fright, to later progress DQG PDWXUH DQG FRQÂżGHQW performers in coming years.

The stage rocked under groups of these young dancers.

It was so refreshing for parents and grandparents like me to see our grandchildren take stage, like my granddaughter, Rania Roma Chand from Aaja Nachle beginners group, and numerous other â&#x20AC;&#x153;babies,â&#x20AC;? performing publicly-and FRQÂżGHQWO\ EHLQJ DSSODXGHG cheered and encouraged.

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We salute the Trustees, the Executives, the performers, and all Volunteers of Waitakere Indian Association for a job superbly done.

Indeed, as they say, WEST (Auckland) IS THE BEST Thakur Ranjit Singh is a past Executive of WIA, he is a media commentator, and runs his FIJI PUNDIT blog.

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For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

We are more than conquerors when we receive the Word of God into our heart and begin walk in the ways of the Holy Spirit.

As you enjoy the time with your family and friends in this Christmas holiday season, you can be sure of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promises. He is for

general community wellbeing.

The 2019 Waitakere 'LZDOL ZDV D PDJQLÂżFHQW family-event with beautiful variety of tasty food, craft stalls, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play, Rangoli-making, well-being information, networking and a day of family fun and entertainment.

The indoor Waitakere Diwali always evokes that mood of Diwali we used to have back home in Fiji, with tradition and culture still alive, with the infusion that embraces new

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NEMBC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brings Community Together AT THE opening of NEMBC Conference in Brisbane, local member Terri Butler told ethnic broadcasting delegates: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your leadership is important.

Good leadership is in poor supply around the world at the momentâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are meeting at a time where there is more tension and less cohesion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your work bringing communities together, standing up and having a voice, helps combat racism and build cohesion. You help new PLJUDQWV ÂżQG WKHLU IHHW <RX KHOS everyone celebrate the diversity of us all here in Australia. It is important and I thank you for the work you are doing.â&#x20AC;?

She also acknowledged host broadcaster 4EBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 years on air, paying tribute to the staff and volunteers in the station.

Senator Gerard Rennick, representing the Prime Minister, told delegates that the federal government supports the sector and Queensland State Minister Stirling Hinchlife (pictured right) FRQÂżUPHG KLV JRYHUQPHQWÂśV support for ethnic community radio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Radio plays an important role in our lives. It can SOD\ D VLJQLÂżFDQW UROH LQ supporting people to play a

part in their communities.

It is a clear principle of the Palaszczuk government that the people of Queensland should be able to lawfully express and celebrate their cultural linguistic and religious diversity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your broadcasts support these priorities so that all people can fully participate in the lives of our communities.

Your broadcasts, workers and volunteers play a powerful role in reducing isolation, especially for new migrants.â&#x20AC;?

Delivering the keynote address, James Cridland said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Radio used to mean transmitters and big studios, but now it means a shared

experience with a human connection. That big transmitter is only one way of reaching our audiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When tv and music television came along people thought it would kill the radio star. So many things were supposed to kill the radio star. But radio is still aliveâ&#x20AC;Ś Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that radio is massive, nine out of ten people listen to radio, here in Brisbane and around the world.â&#x20AC;?

Discussing how radio is now being delivered in lots of different ways, he said it is becoming a much more multiplatform medium.

DAB, phones and smart speakers are some of the new platforms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remind your

audience that you can be heard on many platforms so they can listen at work on their computer, as well as listening at home on their standard radio or smart speaker.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think of yourselves as an On-Demand service more than live radioâ&#x20AC;Ś This is especially important for ethnic broadcast stations, where the most GLIÂżFXOW WKLQJ LV WR SXW WRJHWKHU a program schedule of so many different language programs.â&#x20AC;?

Cridland played this video to illustrate how some journalists donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe that radio is still so big. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A 60 minutes reporter asked some old guy where he got his music and was shocked when he said radio.â&#x20AC;? The old guy was Sir Paul McCarttney.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ethnic community broadcasting is going where other broadcasters canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go,â&#x20AC;? said NEMBC Executive 2IÂżFHU 5XVVHOO $QGHUVRQ outlining how ethnic broadcasters are leading the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ethnic broadcasters reach local, national and diaspora audiences all around the world.â&#x20AC;?

He encouraged broadcasters to expand their reach by using tools such as Facebook Live to enhance their radio shows, giving examples of various programs that already do so, and detailing how their audience has grown.

The NEMBC is also now moving into a production mode, working with ethnic member

broadcasters to produce sports coverage, podcasts and video content. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are on Foxtel with the AFL and soccer programs... we also use Soundcloud and Whooshkaa for audio.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is ethnic broadacasters reaching out and leading the way.â&#x20AC;?

After the conference the NEMBC Awards were held in conjunction with Radio 4EBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th Birthday at Brisbane City hall.

The AGM of NEMBC was held on 1st December at Radio 4EB conference room, Peter Ho was the appointed returning RIÂżFHU DW WKH IXOO KRXVH $*0

Radio 4EB celebrates turning 40

THE ethnic broadcasting association of Queensland (EBAQ 98.1 FM) is hosted its 40th birthday gala dinner at Brisbane City +DOO 3ROLWLFDO ÂżJXUHV DQG community leaders attended the three-course meal function, musical performances and multicultural dances entertained the attendees.

Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only fulltime multi-language radio station, Radio 4EB, started LWV ÂżUVW RIÂżFLDO EURDGFDVW RQ December 1979 and has been

operating since. This year, on the eve of this date, 4EB marked 40 years on air, and XVHG WKLV VLJQLÂżFDQW PLOHVWRQH to celebrate and recognise the work that the station has done for the past 4 decades with the help of various Brisbane and Queensland communities. The night was shared by NEMBC awards Ethnic Radio in Brisbane has come a long way. From its humble beginnings above a Greek Bakery in West End, Radio 4EB has made its mark

as one of the more successful ethnic radio stations, and probably one of the better community broadcasters in Australia. But 4EBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story starts well before its days in West End. The First test broadcast of the Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland (EBAQ), formed by a group of Brisbane residents interested in creating an ethnic radio station, took SODFH IURP WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;RRU RI WKH Ridge Motel, Spring Hill in 1977.

In August 1978, the EBAQ applied for an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;? class

public broadcasting license.

The license was granted, and on 1 December 1979, Radio 4EB commenced broadcasting above the now legendary bakery. The studio, if it could be called that, was hardly bigger than a domestic pantry, but the members of 4EB were proud of it! At this stage there were around 20 language groups involved and approximately 800 members.

Broadcasting took place after 4pm and before 11am, the rest of the time was spent training panel operators to keep up with the demand for on air

programming.

Today, 4EB has over 4500 members and facilitates over 50 language groups from around the world, providing them with state of the art technology to broadcast information, entertainment and education out to listeners, both to their community members, and to the wider community who may be interested in the richness of our multicultural society.

To many listeners, 4EB was the only source of information for new arrivals to Brisbane, it is the primary source of

local community information and settlement advice.

Wolfgang Kreuzer who has been with 4EB prior to the ÂżUVW EURDGFDVW LV VWLOO involved broadcasting today alongside many long-term volunteers who have dedicated themselves to the community through 4EB. On 14 May 2011, Radio 4EB launched its digital radio channel, GLOBAL which focuses on world and traditional music and new releases in a variety of languages, as well as informative multilingual and English programs.

South Sea Islander Christmas in the Park Festival 2019 THE annual South Sea Islander Christmas in the park Festival was held on Saturday 7th December at Mulbeam Park, Boondall.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gifts of love-Joy-Peace for all!â&#x20AC;?. The event is organised by the Tongan Wesleyan Methodist Church of Virginia/Zillmere.

The vent went from 10:00am till 5:00 pm and included Sounds of the 3DFLÂżF ,VODQGV <RXWK

Sports, Kids colouring competition, singing, Nativity Drama, brass Band, traditional dances and carols etc. Kids jumping castle sponsored

by Globenet Realty was very popular.

The festival received the grants from Brisbane City Council and local councillor Jared Cassidy of Deagon ward, sponsors included Globenet Realty. The event media supporters were

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Radio 4EB, Pastor Sitika, was the main organiser and the driving force behind the event, Sulieni Layt (Jillian) 3DFLÂżF ,VODQG EURDGFDVWHU of Radio 4EB was once the Mc for the event, he is multilingual and well versed with the event which makes him the perfect candidate for the job. The weather held out for the festival, tough it was quite warm.

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QTA Vidyarthi Nestham â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Free Network Event QUEENSLAND Telugu Association (QTA) organised a ÂżUVW HYHU IUHH VWXGHQW QHWZRUN event on 24 November, 2019, at Moorooka Community Centre, from 3:00pm to 5:30pm.

QTA has formed a new wing called â&#x20AC;&#x153;QTA Vidyarthi Nesthamâ&#x20AC;? comprising of few Management Committee members of the Association.

The main objective of this wing is to provide information and assistance to Telugu Student community who arrives to Queensland for their higher studies. Vidyarthi Nestham are two Telugu words where â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vidyarthiâ&#x20AC;? means Student and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nesthamâ&#x20AC;? means Friend. As the name suggests, this wingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s function is to closely work with student community and provides tailored information on the topics that is of interest to the student community.

Around 30 students have registered to this event, however few students were missed out due to work commitments. This network

event is divided into four half-hour sessions namely (1) Australian Culture and Etiquette presented by Krish Ravipati, an accountant in private company (2) Insurance tips targeted to students by Suraj Shrikumar, a legal practitioner and Migration tips by Ravi Gundepalli, a registered migration agent, (3) Internship tips by Vijay Sen Kunduru, an IT professional working for Queensland Government, Ravindra Eranti, an accountant at local City Council and Hari Panchumarthi, a Maritime Structural Engineer (4) Part Time and Casual job tips passed on by some of the business owners by Hari Panchumarthi. The last half hour is allocated for Q&A and interactive session. Vidyarthi Nestham was supported by other QTA Management Committee members Siva Indla, Rekha Gudala and Lakshmi Emani and other community members.

,' 6!8ŕŁ&#x2026;$-6!2;9 3( ;,' 2';>380 '='2;U The participants have provided a common feedback that the sessions are very informative and are of useful for them. Vidyarthi Nestham requested the participants to provide the list of further topics they need guidance on.

Here are some of the verbal feedback that was received from the students: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This session was more than what I expected. It is so informative, well organised and so professionalâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been living as a student for two years now

and I sincerely wish someone JXLGHG XV OLNH WKLV WKH ÂżUVW GD\ we arrivedâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The session is so helpful and students will even pay $100 to attend this kind of event. It is so worth itâ&#x20AC;?

Associate Professor of Marketing in University of Queensland Business School, Sri Ravi Pappu also attended the event and stayed for the entire 3 hours of the event.

Vidyarthi Nestham felt encouraged and appreciates his continued support to this project. One of the participants,

-&@!8;,- '9;,!1 !8ŕŁ&#x2026;$-6!2;9 !2& 8+!2-9'89 Umesh Vangapalli shared his experience as a student in Brisbane few years ago and how he has gone through the process of getting a professional job. Vidyarthi Nestham would like to thank the photography volunteer Hemanth Kumar for his time.

Vidyarthi Nestham is intending to run this kind of network events once in a quarter and organise presentations of different

topics each time based on the interest gathered through online registrations. If any of the students are interested to attend these events, register the EOI through https://tinyurl. com/QTATeluguStudent.

Vidyarthi Nestham is open to work collaboratively with like-minded individuals or organisations with same LGHDORJ\ WR IXUWKHU EHQHÂżW WKH student community.

QTA Karthika Vanabhojanalu & Christmas Lunch 2019 QUEENSLAND Telugu Association (QTA) organised Karthika Vanabhojanalu (Potluck Party in Garden) and Christmas Lunch 2019 on Sunday, 10th November, at Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale. The party started as early as 10:00 AM and the event is It was a colourful and funÂżOOHG GD\ ZLWK DGXOWV DQG NLGV who gathered to celebrate Vanabhojanalu and Christmas lunch. The weather was perfect for the occasion with picture-perfect Park with lots of trees; greenery made it pleasant all day for attendees.

Vanabhojanalu brought a Telugu festive look to the park, and it was more like a family get-together, with everyone involving in various activities from food serving to organizing games, etc.

Mouth-watering dishes were the biggest highlight of the event. Everyone brought their

favourite dish as a potluck to share with Telugus living in Brisbane and surrounding cities. The attendees sat together on green lawns at the park with friends and family as they eat delicious food. There was a long list of food items included in the home-cooked Telugu Bhojanam brought by everyone and served at the picnic. Thanks to all the people who brought delicious food and made the event a memorable

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one. All the attendees enjoyed the natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty and playing games before and after the lunch.

The attendees had participated in games such as Lemon and Spoon race, Tug of ZDU 4XHHQÂśV :LVK )XOÂżOOPHQW - a surprising game organized

by Usha garu, Tombola, etc.

Mr. Sudershan Kanthakadi played as Santa for the day, and kids were overwhelmed to see him. Kids also enjoyed cake

cutting along with Santa. Santa presented Christmas gifts to all the kids on behalf of QTA.

QTA Management 311-ħ'' '1#'89 with Santa All the attendees had a very pleasant time and had their hearts full of laughter, great food, and participated in very cool games and had a wonderful time. QTA is looking forward to bringing

ħ'2&''9 6!8ŕŁ&#x2026;$-6!;'& -2 <+ 3( !8 +!1' !; !8;,-0! !2!#,3/!2!ÂĄ< !; !8-2&!ÂĄ' '$8'!ŕŁ&#x2026;32 '9'8='U more of such wonderful events to you soon.

QTA President Mrs. Uma Guduru and the Management Committee members helped ensure everyone had a great time and thanked the guests and event attendees.

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Deepvali parv and Maharishi Dayanand Nirvaan Celebrations ARYA Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland members and their families celebrated Deepavali parv and Maharishi Dayanand Nirvaan Diwas on Saturday 26/10/2019 at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre with special Deepavali Havan, Prayers, Bhajan, Lighting of Diya, Discourses, Deepavali sweets/ Refreshments and Dinner feast.

Members heard from the pravachan that Diwali is a festival practised by our AryaHindu forefathers since ancient, Vedic times.

The ancient Rishis were able to measure the ruin that inner darkness brings to human lives. From ancient times they observed that, because of darkness inside, we humans are unable to control the way we think, speak and act.

They further saw how we

constantly struggle to sort out our thoughts, feelings and inclinations, and how we consequently suffer from emotional turbulence.

And so, in an effort to help us, WKH 5LVKLV FRGLÂżHG RQH RI RXU holy days as Deepavali.

They chose a dark night, called Amavasya, and taught us to kindle and arrange little lights diya in beautiful rows.

The whole outer Amavasya DWPRVSKHUH XVXDOO\ ÂżOOHG ZLWK darkness, is now illumined.

This is a meaningful act that points to one simple fact - that the light of wisdom, once kindled, ultimately overcomes our inner darkness of ignorance.

This is the basic, fundamental message associated with Deepawali.

On this night, we are called upon to recognize that there is

atmospheric darkness outside, and corresponding spiritual darkness inside.

Because there is darkness outside, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening around us. And, because there is darkness inside, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in our mind.

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time of the year when farmers would be getting the results of their sweat and blood.

The hard work they do all through the year is supposed to pay results in terms of a healthy crop.

Harvesting period generally bear a lot of prosperity for our farmers. Thus, the farmers perform HAVAN and

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OUR Sabha organised multikund Gayatri Maha Yajna on Sunday 13/10/2019 and it was a huge success with the auspicious occasion attracting around 300 guests and the actual sponsors exceeded our expectation.

APSQ President and Event Coordinator Dr. Sukhvir Singh and all Samaj members with outstanding support and cooperation truly worked hard to make the event so successful. Members of Parliament, Distinguished guests, Brisbane City Councillors, community leaders, the general public and members of the Samaj made the occasion a very VLJQLÂżFDQW GHYRWLRQDO spiritual event a memorable one. Delicious scrumptious lunch and refreshments were served to all guests..

Havan Yajna is the cornerstone of the Vedic way of life, one of the most important rites laid down in the Vedic scriptures for householders, has been performed by believers of the Hinduism at home and almost at all religious ceremonies and important events since the beginning of time.

Havan Yajna is said to be the best â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nishkaam karmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (self-

less or desire-less action) with multi-dimensional EHQHÂżWV

6SLULWXDOO\ Hygienically, Socially and Physically. Spiritually, it has an enlightening effect on us because selected verses from the Vedas and other allied Vedic literature are recited during the course of yajna. Other than enhancing intellectual agility, such regular recitation of so many important Vedic mantras leads to them being memorised, their meaning being learned and understood. Socially, it strengthens bonds between members of a family, Samaj or community because groups of people get together to carry it out communally.

Hygienically, it has the effect of medicinal cleansing of air in the vicinity.

Physically, agnihotra also has an uplifting effect on the material domains of human life It encompasses all the meanings that are conveyed by the word YAJNA Keeping the above in mind it is was a great pleasure for Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland Inc members to organize multi-kund Gayatri MahaYajna.

On behalf of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Queensland Inc we would like to thank you all,the sponsors and the general public for your outstanding contribution towards the 2019 Gayatri MahaYajna event and we want you to know that we really value your input and dedication towards the Samaj/ Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre.

New Zealand introduces zero carbon law but what about methane? no greenhouse gases except methane.

ACCORDING to the location The three gases have major of the New Zealand the role in global warming carbon country will face the negative dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4) impact of global warming due and nitrous oxide because to the rising level of oceans of these gases the sunlight and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why New Zealand is QRW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLQJ EDFN WR WKH one of the biggest supporter of atmosphere which increases the Paris climate agreement. global temperature twice than New Zealand also criticize normal. In comparison with USA to move out from Paris carbon dioxide (CO2) methane climate agreement even stays less time in atmosphere criticize the China and India but it much stronger in terms for creating carbon emission. of the greenhouse effect.

Recently New Zealand Methane impact is 25 times introduced the carbon bill higher than the one of the in which they mentioned carbon dioxide in period of 100 the country will become years and it accounts for 16% carbon neutral by 2050 BUT of man-made greenhouse gas emission. Methane is emitted the country will produce 18 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2019

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during production of transport of coal, natural gases and oil but also result from livestock and other agricultural practices and by the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste ODQGÂżOO New Zealand contribute 48.1% methane and nitrous oxide from agriculture which biggest contribution to their economy so may be government donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to upset their farmers or their voters thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why New Zealand not participating that much to reduce the methane.

What if the manufacturing giant countries China and India have the same reasons?

thank GOD ALMIGHTY for the best crop results.

Special dishes are made by the womenfolk on the harvest festival. Along with the rural farmers, the people living in the urban too commemorate the harvesting season with great celebration and dedication.

One very important event in history that did take place on Deepavali day is the passing of the Soul of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati into the abode of Liberation.

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down anything. Anyway you want wellbeing. All I am saying is, why are you stingy about your desires? Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you be magnanimous? Why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t \RX EH LQÂżQLWH LQ \RXU desires? It is not just about â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be well.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want the whole world to be well.

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Right now the problem is that you have brought it down.

All this philosophy, is it possible for a businessman?

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If you forcefully take something, you will never expand to your full

capacity. Only if you learn how to make the world yield to what you want it to be, can you take it all.

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HINDU SOCIETY of QUEENSLAND Inc. (Gayatri Mandir) cordially invites everyone to

28th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Maha Yag & Back to School Ma Saraswati Blessings AT: GAYATRI MANDIR, 178 Lyndhurst Street, Boondall

ON: Sunday 26 January 2020, Commencing at 10.00am Sponsors of Hawan Yug : $101 per Couple & $51 per Individual

Prasad and Maha Prasad will be Provided Please Come Along & Celebrate the Day with Family and Friends Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Continued Support for Our New Mandir Project is Much Appreciated

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Please Donate Generously so we can Commence Construction Work Sooner. This Project will be a Huge Milestone for our Future Generations Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re continued Support for Our New Mandir & Hall Project is Much Appreciated

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DONATIONS and Fundraising Subcommittee is an advisory body, assisting the Executive Management Committee in coordinating and implementing donations and funding activities. The 3 persons group consist of: Chairman: Prem Chand (Former President) Members: Pt.Sanat Pandey and Madhu Prasad (Vice President) All the appointees bring wealth of experience and variety of skill set personally and professionally to assist the Society with exciting new ideas to fundraise to build new complex at Bracken Ridge. This new development project will be a huge milestone for our future generations.

The Society have a dream to build the New larger Mandir and a Multipurpose Community Hall. This is a very large project UHTXLULQJ D VLJQLÂżFDQW amount of funds. The Society is actively trying to create solutions and solve the present problem of over capacity that our community is facing at Boondall.

But our efforts to solve the problem wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach the maximum effectiveness unless we have the backing of the entire community.

We are looking at various funding activities such as: If someone donates $10,000, they will be entitled to two life members of the Society for free. Prem Chand ($5,000) and Bisun

Charan ($10,000) are the ÂżUVW WZR GRQRUV Direct Debit facility is being created to donate on a fortnightly or monthly basis.

Prem Chand (Chairman of Fundraisings 6XEFRPPLWWHH ÂżUVW VWDUWHU with $20 per month and Anita Ram (President) with $50 per month; Donors can contribute certain parts of the building.

For Example, a door or a wall, ideas are endless; Donations could be made on the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;online portalâ&#x20AC;? via our webpage: www.hindusocietyqld.com; and If you prefer to mail in a FKHTXH SOHDVH ÂżOO RXW WKH donation form with the cheque and post to PO Box 73, Taigum QLD 4018.

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SRI SELVA VINAYAKAR KOYIL (GANESHA TEMPLE) BRISBANE (South Maclean)

Newsletter 155-107 Maarkali/ WĂƵƐŚĂ DŽŶƚŚ (mid-December 2019 to mid-January 2020) Festivals Dear Sri Selva Vinayaka devotees, Hindu Ahlaya Sangam Qld Inc (HASQ) cordially invites you to Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple Brisbane (South Maclean) for the Maarkali / WĂƵƐŚĂ Month Festivals.

Sri Lalitha Sahastranama Stotram Chanting on Sunday 15 December 2019 Maarkali Maasam(WĂƵƐŚĂ month) Sri AyyapaSwamy Thanu Rasi Masa Abishekam on Tuesday 17 December 2019 Pirathosha Viratham on Monday 23 December 2019 & 8 January 2020 Aanjaneya Jayanthy on Wednesday 25 December 2019 Chathurthi Viratham on Monday 30 December 2019 English New Year Celebration /Kajamuha Samharam /Thiruvembawai Poojai starts on Wednesday 01 January 2020 Sri Vishnu Sahastranamam & Paaraayanam on Sunday 05 January 2020 Vaikunta Ekathasi on Monday 06 January 2020 Full moon/ & Sathya Narayanar Poojai on Friday 10 January 2020 Natesar Abishekam / Aaruthra Tharisanam on Friday 10 January 2020 Sankatahara Chathurthi on Tuesday 14 January 2020 Visit Brisbane Sri Selva Vinayakar (Ganesha) Temple and get the Blessing of Lord Ganesha.

For further information please contact our Temple or the Secretory Mr: M.Surendra on Mobile-0407-753991

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Stay aware, be prepared.

Brisbane City Council wants you to be prepared for severe weather like storms, flooding and bushfires.

Visit Council’s website for practical tips to keep your family and property safe. brisbane.qld.gov.au

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Rotary Club of Brisbane international

WE have now completed the project and shipment of 500 fully equipped school bags consisting of brand new supplies (umbrella, lunch box, pencil case, pencils, rubber, sharpener, pen set, ruler, mathematical set , folders, exercise books, sci calculator and note pads), along with almost 80 cartons of reading books and library books which have been shipped out to FIJI. We would like to thank the community for their tremendous support. Our project was

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Labor has announced Maiwar candidate for next state election LAST week Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Palani Thevar would join her Labor team to contest next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Election in Maiwar.

The Premier said â&#x20AC;&#x153;just as my Government is one that listens to Queenslanders, I know Palani Thevar will be out there every day earning the trust of their local communities.

Mr Thevar is a dad to three children with his wife Devi and has a passion for education and community development.

As the former President of the Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland and Queensland Tamil Association, Palani has a proven track record of bringing communities together.

Mr Thevar said his experience as a social worker prompted him to run for Parliament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a social worker, I saw

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Arya Samaj Queensland Inc - The meaning of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Omâ&#x20AC;?

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Indian community reminded of the need to stop the cycle of violence against women at the start THE International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November is an important annual occasion for SHRSOH WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW RQ ZKDW WKH\ FDQ do to help stop violence against women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before it even starts.

Violence against women and their children is a serious issue in Australia and the statistics are concerning: nearly one in four women has experienced violence from a current or former partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or date and one in four young people is prepared to excuse violence from a partner.

The highly effective Stop it at the Start campaign continues to change the way we understand the link between disrespect and violence against women.

The campaign calls on adults WR UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW RQ WKHLU RZQ DWWLWXGHV and consciously make an effort to discuss respect with the young

people in their lives.

Current campaign advertising and supporting activities encourage communities to ask themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could we be teaching our children disrespect? It shows how young people can misinterpret words and actions, and how small changes can make a big difference.

To support the Indian community

to continue this important conversation, online tools have been developed and are available in many languages on the campaign website. These tools include actionable steps so adults can role model positive behaviours and have conversations with young people about respect.

Resources available on https://

www.respect.gov.au/resources/ cald-materials/ and https:// www.respect.gov.au/community/ translated-community-resources/ are free and include: â&#x20AC;˘ Conversation Guide for talking with young people â&#x20AC;˘ Community Activity Guide â&#x20AC;˘ Poster, brochure, factsheet, infographic and animation

For more information, such as research, background information, frequently asked questions and more about the issue, please visit www.respect.gov.au If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au

Not Now, Not Ever. Together breakfast White Ribbon Australia ZDV D EHQHÂżFLDU\ EXW VLQFH White Ribbon closed its door in October and went inti liquidation.

White Ribbonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose remains important:

THE annual Not now, Not ever Together breakfast hosted by Queensland Government was held on Friday 22nd November at Brisbane Convention and entertainment centre. Over HLJKW KXQGUHG DQG ÂżIW\ people attend the breakfast.

The master of ceremonies was Matt Wordsworth, news reader of ABC News Queensland. The welcome to country was done by Nunukal Yagara group.

In her address Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Domestic and family violence affects everyone, regardless of age, gender, culture and circumstances, and we need every part of the community to paly a role and be a part of the solution.

Four years into Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-year reform program we have PDGH VLJQLÂżFDQW SURJUHVV and while there is still more

work to be done, our positive action so far has provided a solid foundation to create lasting Cultural change and a safer Queensland for generations to come.

Today provides a valuable opportunity to come together to learn about the important role or organisations in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence, not only in their individual workplaces but in local communities and across networks.â&#x20AC;?

Kay McGrath, Chair domestic and family violence implementation Council addressed everyone via a video message, she said while a lot has been done there remains a lot more that can be done. The panel session â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corporates and Community in Conversationâ&#x20AC;? included Councillor Greg Williamson- Mayor, Mackay

Regional Council, Rachel Durdin- chief advisor, social and stakeholder engagement, Rio Tinto and Dean Warren, CEO, AFL Queensland. The panel discussion was quite interesting as each panellist brought in their perspective.

The honourable Di Farmer MP, minister for child safety, Youth and women and minister for prevention of domestic and family violence moved a vote of thanks and said that she was very appreciative of the work that everyone in the room was doing and urged every to add just one more thing to what they are doing to make a difference and raise awareness .

Mark Furner MP facilitated WKH UDIĂ&#x20AC;H GUDZ ZKLFK raised twelve thousand ÂżYH KXQGUHG GROODUV WKH EHQHÂżFLDULHV WKLV \HDU were DV Connect and R 4 Respect. Traditionally

engaging men to make womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue too. Despite legitimate complaints about the embattled charity, the wider picture here requires preventing the message

that this purpose no longer matters. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential.

Violence against women isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue. We risk ringfencing it unless we encourage men to step up, but â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and this is crucial â&#x20AC;&#x201D; step up in meaningful ways. Not enough men are challenging the culture of violence against women in Australia.

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GREATER SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL & OFFICE SUITES Mater applauds Springfield City Group for the establishment of the medical suites adjacent to Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

The hospital is looking forward to productive conversation and partnerships with doctors who move into this facility.

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<11!8@ 3( !9; ''0Z9 8'9<ÂŁ;9 Last week, 3,206 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities; the busiest week for auctions weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had this year. The KLJKHU YROXPHV VDZ WKH ÂżQDO clearance rate rise with 73.6 per cent of homes selling at auction, after last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÂżQDO FOHDUDQFH UDWH GURSSHG below 70 per cent across a lower volume of auctions (68.5 per cent, 2,612 auctions). In comparison, this time last year, 2,749 homes went to auction and a clearance rate of 41.3 per cent was recorded.

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cent across 1,533 auctions last week, improving on the SHU FHQW ÂżQDO FOHDUDQFH rate the previous week across a lower 1,221 auctions. Over the corresponding week last year 1,378 Melbourne homes were auctioned and a lower clearance rate was recorded (42.7 per cent).

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Across the smaller auction markets, Tasmania and Canberra were the best performing in terms of clearance rate with 75 per cent and 71.8 per cent of auctions clearing respectively.

Prestige Property Markets & the Growing Value Gap

SPURRED on by a rise in national dwelling values after a long period of decline, values are now up VLQFH ÂżQGLQJ D Ă&#x20AC;RRU LQ June through to the end of November.

According to CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless, the rebound in housing values has been largely driven by Sydney and Melbourne where values have recovered by more than 8% since bottoming out in May; a much faster pace of recovery than anticipated.

Based on the trajectory of growth, Mr Lawless said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;housing affordability is once again worsening and

the value gap between the capital cities is widening as Sydney and Melbourne values appreciate faster relative to the other capitals.â&#x20AC;?

Looking at capital city median house values over time, the differential between housing values in the two largest capitals compared with other capital cities has widened quite VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ RYHU WKH SDVW ten years.

While Sydney has long been the most expensive capital city housing market, there was a short period in 2006 which was related to the mining boom where Perth values shot up to be the highest of any capital; a very different scenario to what we are now seeing where Perth is now the cheapest capital city based on median house values. To put this into perspective, the gap between the most expensive city (Sydney $956,249) and

cheapest house market (Perth $453,393) currently has a difference in median value of over half a million dollars or 111% more expensive.

Ten years ago, the value differential between these two cities was $53,962 (11%), highlighting the changing conditions and diversity of these two markets overtime.

Even when compared to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second most expensive property market, Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium is 24% higher relative to Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median house value, with the gap widening since 2009 (11%) as Sydney values increased at a faster pace. Relative to the remaining capital cities, the value gap has widened even more substantially (2019 vs 2009): Brisbane- 76% vs.

17%, Adelaide- 104% vs 40%, Hobart 88% vs 58%, Darwin- 107% vs 8% and Canberra- 39% vs 6%.

With strong growth across Melbourne over recent years, the city has consistently been the second most expensive property market for some time now, however this was not the case ten years ago when both Canberra and Darwin had a higher median house value and Perth wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too far behind. Due to such growth, Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gap relative to other capital cities has widen considerably.

Much like houses, the unit market tells a similar story in that Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit market is more expensive than the other capital cities.

In fact, Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median unit value currently sits at $736,530 in November 2019, which is also higher than the median house value of all other capital cities except Melbourne.

While Sydney has consistently been the most expensive unit market overtime, the remaining

capital cities have seen the value gap shift. In November 2019, Darwin recorded the lowest median unit value of $283,774; a difference of $452,755 compared with Sydney and a difference of $288,624 compared to Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median unit value, while ten years ago this gap was much less ($60,516 and $38,477 respectively) when Darwin was the fourth most expensive unit market.

This not only emphasizes the diversity across the smaller capital cities and property types, but in contrast, the continued strength of the larger markets.

The current premium for Sydney unit values relative to other capital cities compared to 10 years ago (2019 vs 2009): Melbourne- 29% vs 5%, Brisbane- 91% vs. 14%, Adelaide- 128% vs 45%, Perth- 109% vs 11%, Hobart 91% vs 59%, Darwin- 160% vs 16% and Canberra- 69%

vs 8%.

Tim Lawless said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If growth continues across the most expensive capital cities this value gap will continue to grow, however, as affordability constraints become more apparent in Sydney and Melbourne, other cities where housing values are more affordable are likely to become more attractive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A key ingredient still missing from capitals outside of Sydney and Melbourne is jobs. An affordable entry point to the housing market is less meaningful when job opportunities are scarce.

7KH SDVW ÂżYH \HDUV KDV seen almost three quarters of Australian jobs created in New South Wales or Victoria. More recently this trend has started to shift as jobs growth slows across the two largest states and picks up across some of the smaller states,â&#x20AC;? he said.

First home buyers take advantage of low interest rates

HOUSING affordability has improved across the country seeing the highest SHUFHQWDJH RI ÂżUVW KRPH buyers in the marketplace in eight years, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

REIA President Adrian Kelly said the September

quarter 2019 edition of the REIA Housing Affordability Report found housing affordability improved in all states and territories, except Tasmania, while rental affordability improved across the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the average loan amount has risen, the increase in family income and the decrease in the interest rates have negated this rise,â&#x20AC;? Mr Kelly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Similarly, with a small decrease in average rents,

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the percentage of income to meet these payments has also declined. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The total number of loans increased over the September quarter by 10.0 per cent and the number RI QHZ ORDQV WR ÂżUVW KRPH buyers increased by 9,270, some 13.6 per cent over the quarter and 6.8 per cent over the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The percentage of ÂżUVW KRPH ORDQV WR DOO home loans, excluding UHÂżQDQFLQJ LV DW SHU

cent. This is the highest percentage since 30.3 per cent in December 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The largest increase was in the Australian Capital Territory at 61.1 per cent, while South Australia and the Northern Territory bucked the upward national trend.â&#x20AC;?

Queensland Housing affordability improved in Queensland over the September quarter with the proportion of income required to meet

home loan repayments decreasing to 27.3 per cent, a decrease of 0.9 percentage points over the quarter and a decrease of 0.6 per cent when compared to the same quarter last year.

Over the September quarter, the number of ORDQV WR ÂżUVW KRPH EX\HUV in Queensland increased to 5,589, an increase of 16.8 per cent over the quarter but a decrease of 6.9 per cent compared to the same quarter of 2018. Of all $XVWUDOLDQ ÂżUVW KRPH EX\HUV

over the quarter, 18.6 per cent were from Queensland ZKLOH WKH SURSRUWLRQ RI ÂżUVW home buyers of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner-occupier market was 27.0 per cent.

Rental affordability in Queensland also improved over the quarter with the proportion of the median family income required to meet the median rent decreasing to 21.7 per cent, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points over both the quarter and the same quarter 2018.

REIQ Seminar focuses on Business Development REIQ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Real Estate Institute of Queensland holds regular industry seminars to keep members abreast of the everchanging rules and regulation, they also aim to keep members motivated by providing practical tips and talks from industry leaders. The members who attend these courses get CPD (continuing professional development) points, a minimum of 100 CPD points is required for a member to maintain the accredited status, Of this does not apply to non-member agencies, REIQ has been lobbying government to it mandatory for practicing agents to undergo professional development . One of the major concerns is the new proposed reforms.

The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed changes to tenancy law, the latest in the Qld rental reforms announced this week, are truly mind-blowing. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do my best to describe them without sounding melodramatic and over the top. On any measure they are a massive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;leap to the leftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in policy making and a highly

socialist view of investment.

And we believe Queensland landlords will exit the market in big numbers. A shortage of rental homes, far greater scrutiny of tenant applications and increased rents are inevitable.

Tenants decide theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a pet. Landlords wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to simply reject the request. Tenants feel theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a different paint colour in the property. Same deal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they can go ahead, and landlords canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unreasonably refuse. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emergency repair needed a tenant will be able to spend 4 weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rent on it, double the current limit. Yes, dear landlord, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your money.

As youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll read below thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty more like these in the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans.

But the most worrying change?

The one that (loaded onto many erosions of their rights) will break the camelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back for many investors? Landlords will no longer be able to ask a tenant to leave without a valid reason, effectively granting them an option to stay in your property

LQGHÂżQLWHO\ It may be your property, one \RXÂśYH VDYHG DQG VDFULÂżFHG WR buy and hold, but you are about WR ORVH D VLJQLÂżFDQW QXPEHU RI your fundamental rights as a property owner. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some of the details and links so you can tell the government what you think: Reform One: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ending tenancies fairlyâ&#x20AC;?.

Unless a tenant commits clear breaches, a landlord will have tightly limited options to ask them to leave. Your tenant can stay for life. And a reminder weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not talking about during a Âż[HG WHUP OHDVH Âą WKHVH UHIRUPV are about what happens after that initial 6 or 12 months.

Like your property vacant so you can decorate and prepare it for sale? Sorry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can only ask the tenants to go after itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sold (and that contract is subject to them vacating.) Would your family like to move into the home? Okay, but only if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re immediate family (no nieces going to uni nearby)

and you supply the tenant a stat 'HF 1HHG WR GR D VLJQLÂżFDQW renovation or repair? You can ask the tenants to move but only after you provide them with evidence youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve accepted quotes for the work.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ironic name theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given this reform, given the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own paper says removing a landlordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to end a lease without grounds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;may potentially breach the fundamental legislative principle that legislation must have VXIÂżFLHQW UHJDUG WR LQGLYLGXDOÂśV rights and libertiesâ&#x20AC;?. You might ÂżQG LW LQWHUHVWLQJ WR NQRZ WKH government has excluded its own public housing from this reformâ&#x20AC;Ś Why the drastic change?

The government says there is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;prevalence of retaliatory evictions â&#x20AC;&#x153;. Landlords who, for example, react to maintenance requests from tenants by booting them out. So, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the stats they quote. Apparently of the 28,000 dispute resolution requests to the RTA in 2017-

2018 there were 4% about ending tenancies. Tenants Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own complaint caseload had just 5% relating to terminating without grounds. And by the way, there is already provision in the current Act to stop those 4-5% of landlords allegedly doing the wrong thing.

Landlords will always want to keep a tenant if the relationship is working for both sides. The cost of changeover is high, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a vacancy risk and an unknown tenant to come in. Landlords only end a tenancy if they are very unhappy and the average tenancy getting

longer is a big win-win.

This reform has been in the wind for some time and you can see our readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comments in 2012, 2016 and again last year.

One great example: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owners should have the right not to UHQHZ D Âż[HG WHUP OHDVH At times tenants become ÂľGLIÂżFXOWÂś LQ WHUPV RI GHPDQGV RU EHKDYLRXU QRW VXIÂżFLHQW WR create a breach but becoming awkward continuously. At that point, although the owner may lose funds in the changeover, it FDQ EH EHQHÂżFLDO ORQJ WHUP ´ 7KH government is about to remove a landlordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to choose

PRD releases Affordable and liveable Property Guide for the second half of 2019 PRD had proudly partnered with the Australia Singapore Business Association Queensland (ASBAQ) and Queensland Multicultural Council (QMC) to bring you an exciting end of year celebration and presenting 2nd half 2019 affordable and liveable reports.

The report was presented by Dr Asti Mardiasmo, PRD Chief Economist, Umesh Chandra spoke EULHĂ&#x20AC;\ RI 4XHHQVODQG 0XOWLFXOWXUDO &RXQFLO $WWHQGHHV ZHUH WUHDWHG WR WKH ÂżQH ZLQH DQG selection of cheese and savory pre and post presentation )RU %ULVEDQH D NH\ ÂżQGLQJ RI WKLV UHSRUW LV WKDW WKH majority (5 out of 6) of the affordable and liveable suburbs are on the north side of the Brisbane River.

These suburbs have the best possible median price growth while also satisfying other criteria such as:

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low vacancy rates, high yields, large infrastructure spending, low crime and proximity to amenities. In the previous 1st Half 2019ÂĽ report, suburbs were spread throughout Brisbane, which suggests that there are now limited options.

From 2018 to 20191 the number of houses sold in the Brisbane City Local Government Area (LGA) dropped by -35.7%. During this time, the median house price slightly softened by -1.5% (to $670,000). Brisbane LGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unit market experienced a price drop of -3.7%, with a median of $440,000 in 20191.

Brisbane has become more affordable with reduced competition in the market. Table 1 highlights top suburbs in the Brisbane City LGA, based on price growth and total estimated value of projects commencing in 2nd Half 2019.

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The Great Saint of Jeelaan Al-Ghauth Al-A'Zam As-Sayyid Abdul Qadir Al-Jeelani (RA) @ U U !>!!A 9,8!)

SHEIKH Abdul Qadir Jelani was a QRWHG +DQEDOL SUHDFKHU 6XÂż VKHLNK and the eponymous founder of the 4DGLUL 6XÂż RUGHU VLOVLOD +H ZDV born in Ramadan AH 470 (about AD 1077) in the Persian province of Gilan (Iran) south of the Caspian sea.

His contribution and renown in the VFLHQFHV RI 6XÂżVP DQG 6KDULD ZDV VR immense that he became known as the spiritual pole of his time, al-Gauth al Azam (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supreme Helperâ&#x20AC;? ). His writings were similar to those of alGhazali in that they dealt with both the fundamentals of Islam and the mystical H[SHULHQFH RI 6XÂżVP

!8'2;9 !2& !8ÂŁ@ -(' $EGXO 4DGLU -LODQL ZDV D 6XÂż PDVWHU and Syed (descendant of the Prophet Muhammad saw) from both his father and mother. His father Abu Saleh Jangidost, was an illustrious and Godfearing man. Once while engrossed in meditation by the bank of a river he VDZ DQ DSSOH Ă&#x20AC;RDWLQJ GRZQ WKH ULYHU He picked it up and ate it. It struck to him that he ate the apple without paying for it so he set out in search of the owner, on the bank of the river and at last reached the owner of the apple orchard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abdullah Somaiâ&#x20AC;? whom he requested to tell him the price of the apple, Abdullah Somai replied that it was an expensive thing. Syed Abu Saleh replied that he had not much by way of worldly material but he, could serve him for compensation. Abdullah Somai then asked him to work for a year in the orchard. In course of time the duration was extended several times.

In the end Abdullah Somai admitted that he had served him in excess of the price and desired to reward him.

Abu Saleh hesitated in accepting it but when Abdullah Somai persisted, he relented. He said he had a daughter, blind of eyes, handicapped of hands and feet and wanted to give her in marriage to him. In this way Abu Saleh was married to Abdullah Somaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Syeda Fatimah.

To his astonishment found her wondrously beautiful and wholesome.

He complained to his father-in-law that he found her exactly the opposite to what he had described her. Abdullah Somai insisted on the truthfulness of his statement. She was blind because she had not seen any Ghair Mehram (a man who could marry her). She was mute because she had not uttered a word repugnant to the Shariah (Islamic law). She was deaf because she had not heard anything inconsistent with the Shariah. She was handicapped of hand and feet because she had never moved in the direction of evil.

Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father died soon after and the young orphan was reared up by his mother and his grandfather, Abdullah Somai.

&<ÂŁ; ÂŁ-(' At the age of 18 he went to Baghdad on AH 488 (1095 AD), where he pursued the study of Hanbali law under several teachers. His mother sewed 40 gold coins in his quilt so that he might spend them when needed. The dacoits struck the caravan on the way, and looted all the travelers of their belongings. They asked him what he had. He replied that he had 40 gold coins. The dacoits took his reply for a joke and took him to their chief, who asked him the same question and he again replied that he had 40 gold coins. He demanded him to show, upon whom he tore away, the quilt and produced the gold coins.

He was surprised and asked him why he had given the hidden gold coins when he could have kept them hidden.

Young Abdul Qadir Jilani replied that he was travelling to Baghdad to receive education and his mother had instructed him to speak the truth. This

left a deep effect on the chief of the dacoits and he gave up looting.

Abdul Qadir received lessons on Islamic Jurisprudence from Abu Said Ali al-Mukharrimi, Hadith from AbuBakra-bin- Muzaffar, and commentary (tafseer) from the renowned commentator, Abu Muhammad Jafar. ,Q 6XÂżVP KLV VSLULWXDO LQVWUXFWRU ZDV Shaikh Abuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l-Khair Hammad. From him, he received his basic training, and with his help he set out on the spiritual journey. Abu Shujaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was also a disciple of Shaikh Hammad, once he said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaikh Abdul Qadir was in the company of Shaikh Hammad, so he came and sat in front of him, observing the best of good manners, until he stood up and took his leave. I heard Shaikh Hammad say, as soon as Shaikh Abdul Qadir had left: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This non-Arab has a foot that will be raised, when the proper time comes, and placed upon the necks of the saints of that time.

He will surely be commanded to say: This foot of mine is upon the neck of every saint of Allah. He will surely say it, and the necks of all the saints of his age will surely be bent at his disposal.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Hazrat Junayd Baghdadi (died AD 910), who died about 167 years before the birth of Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, predicted about him on one occasion, when he was performing meditation & during that he said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;His foot will be RYHU DOO 6DLQWVÂś QHFNV ´ $IWHU ÂżQLVKLQJ meditation, his disciples asked him about his words, he replied: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One 6XÂż ZRXOG EH ERUQ LQ WKH IXWXUH ZKR would be greater than all saints.â&#x20AC;? Thus, Shaikh Hammad proved the words of Hazrat Junayd as right. The historians says that, later Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani also repeated the same words on many occasion by himself.

6-8-;<!ÂŁ -2'!+'T ,!/8! <#!8!0 Prophet Muhammad (SW) The Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib Sheikh Hasan Basri Sheikh Habib Ajami Sheikh Dawood Taiee Sheikh Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ruf Karkhi Sheikh Sari Saqati Sheikh Junayd al-Baghdadi Sheikh Abu Bakr Shibli Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Tamimi Sheikh Abu al-Fadl Abu al-Wahid al-Tam?m?

Sheikh Abu al-Farah Tartusi Sheikh Abu al-Hasan Hakari Sheikh Abu Saâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;id al-Mubarak Mukharrami Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani

,' 8!2& <) ,!-0, After completion of education, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani abandoned the city of Baghdad, and spent twentyÂżYH \HDUV DV D ZDQGHUHU LQ WKH GHVHUW regions of Iraq as a recluse. +H ZDV RYHU ÂżIW\ \HDUV ROG E\ WKH time he returned to Baghdad, in AH 521 (AD 1127), and began to preach in public. His hearers were profoundly affected by the style and content of his lectures, and his reputation grew and spread through all sections of society.

Not only Muslims, but also Jews and Christians, not only caliphs and viziers but also farmers, merchants and traders allegedly altered their lives in response to Abdul Qadirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perorations. He moved into the school belonging to his old teacher al-Mukharrimii, there he engaged himself in teaching. Soon he became popular with his pupils. In the morning he taught hadith and tafseer, and in the afternoon held discourse on mysticism and the virtues of the Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an.

The number of students increased so much that the seminary could no more contain them. He, therefore, decided to extend the premises of the seminary.

The students and the people willingly came forward with their wholehearted contributions. The campus buildings

42 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2019

were ready in AH 528 and thereafter it came to be known as Madarsai-eQadriya.Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani was a Non-Arab (ajami), so he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Ă&#x20AC;XHQW LQ $UDELF DQG ZDV KDYLQJ VRPH GLIÂżFXOWLHV EHFDXVH RI LW Once The Prophet Muhammad (s) came to him in a dream, before the time of the midday prayer (Zuhr), and he said to him: â&#x20AC;&#x153;O my dear son, why do you not speak out?â&#x20AC;? He replied: â&#x20AC;&#x153;O dear father, I am a Non$UDE PDQ +RZ FDQ , VSHDN Ă&#x20AC;XHQWO\ in the classical Arabic language of Baghdad?â&#x20AC;? Holy Prophet said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just open your mouth!â&#x20AC;? He opened his mouth, and The Holy Prophet put his saliva mubarak seven times in his mouth. A few moments later, Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib also came & did the same to him six times. And from that time, Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani spoke FODVVLFDO $UDELF ODQJXDJH ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;XHQF\ his memory increased and he felt some great positive spiritual changes in him.

Once some one asked Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani about Mansur Al-Hallaj, he replied: â&#x20AC;&#x153;His claim extended too far, so the scissors of the Sacred Law (Shariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a) were empowered to clip it.â&#x20AC;?

He busied himself for forty years in the service of the Islam from AH 521 to 561. During this period hundreds embraced Islam because of him and organized several teams to go abroad for the purpose. He arrived in Indian sub-continent in AD 1128, and stayed at Multan (Pakistan). He died in AH 561 (AD 1166) at the age of 91 years, and was buried in Baghdad.

[ @ 33; -9 32 ;,' '$0 3( ÂŁÂŁ >ÂŁ-@!!\ Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani uttered these words from the pulpit in Baghdad.

All awliya, present and non-present, bowed their heads in submission.

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilaniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foot is on the neck of all awliya.

The Awliya (Beloveds) of Allah The Muslim believes that Allah the Almighty has chosen some of His servants to be His devotees, making them act in obedience, and honouring them with His Love, and giving them of from His grace. He is their Supporter, loves them and draws them nearer to Him. In turn, they are His devotees who love and revere Him. They do whatever He commands them and recommend others to do the same.

They refrain from whatever He forbids and advise others to refrain from it.

They love what He loves and hate what He hates. If they ask Him, He gives them. If they seek His aid, He aids them. If they seek refuge in Him, He grants them asylum.

They are the men of piety and belief, dignity and good news in both this life and in the Hereafter. Each pious believer is one of the Awliyaaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Allah.

They differ in only grades proportional to their belief and piety. The more oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of piety and belief, the higher his rank and dignity before Allah. Those with the most grace are the Prophets and the Messengers of Allah, then, the believers. The Muslim believes in all of the phenomenon and miracles that Allah causes to occur by their hands.

Events such as the increase of otherwise little amounts of food, curing the diseased and the ill, crossing oceans ZLWKRXW QDYLJDWLRQDO PHDQV DQG ÂżUH that causes no harm etc. It is important to differentiate between Al-Kaaramah -the phenomenon (which is given to the devotee) and Al-Muâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;jizah - the miracle (which is given to the Messenger).

The miracle is accompanied by a challenge while the phenomenon is not. Among the greatest phenomenon is abiding in obedience by doing what is commanded in the Shariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ah

(Islamic Law) and staying away from what is prohibited.

'?;<!ÂŁ 833(9 1. The statements of Allah the Almighty such as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;No doubt! Verily, the Awliyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Allah, no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve. Those who believed, and used to fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous deeds).

For them are glad tidings, in the life of the present world, and in the Hereafter.

No change can there be in the Words of Allah. This is indeed the supreme success.â&#x20AC;? (10:62-64) And: {Every time Zakariyya entered Al-Mihraab (a place to pray) to (visit) her, he found her supplied with sustenance. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;0 Maryam! From where have you gotten this?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is from Allah.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;} (3:37) And: {Allah is the Wali (Protector) of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light.} (2:257) And: {And they are not its (Al-Masjid Al-Haramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) guardians? None can be its guardians except the pious.} (8:34) And: {Verily, Yunus was one of the Messengers. When he ran to the laden ship. Then he (agreed to) cast lots, and he was among the losers. Then D ELJ ÂżVK VZDOORZHG KLP DV KH KDG done an act worthy of blame. Had he not been of them who glorify Allah, He would have indeed remained inside LWV EHOO\ WKH ÂżVK XQWLO WKH 'D\ RI Resurrection.} (37:139-144) And: {Verily, my Wali (Protector) is Allah Who has revealed the Book (the Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an), and He protects the righteous.} (7:196) And: {Thus it was, that We might turn away from him evil and immorality.

Surely, he was one of Our chosen (guided) servants.} (12:24) And: {Certainly, you shall have no authority over My servants.} (15:42) And: {Then cried unto her from below her, saying: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grieve not: your Lord has provided a water stream under you. And shake the trunk of date palm towards you, it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon you. So eat and drink and be glad.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;} (19:24-26) $QG ^:H $OODK VDLG Âľ2 ÂżUH %H \RX coolness and safety for Ibrahim!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And they wanted to harm him, but We made them the worst losers.} (21:69-70) And: {Do you think that people of the Cave and the Inscription (the news or the names of the people of the Cave) were a wonder among Our Signs?

5HPHPEHU ZKHQ WKH \RXQJ PHQ Ă&#x20AC;HG for refuge (from their disbelieving folk) to the Cave. They said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Lord!

Bestow on us mercy from Yourself, and facilitate for us our affair in the right way!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Therefore, We covered up their (sense of) hearing (causing them to go in deep sleep) in the Cave for a number of years. Then We raised them up (from their sleep).} (18:9-12) 2. Allahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) informed about the Awliyaaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Allah and their grace, according to what he narrated from Allah: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whoever shows hostility to My Wali, I proclaim war against him. My servant does not draw near to Me by anything more beloved to Me than what I have made obligatory upon him.

My servant continues to draw near to Me by the voluntary deeds, until I love Him. When I love him, I will be his hearing with which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his feet with which he walks. If he asks Me, I will surely give him. And if he seeks refuge in Me, I will surely give him refuge.â&#x20AC;?

(Agreed upon) The Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa

sallam) said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indeed Allah has men, such that if one of them swears that a thing will be done, it will be done.â&#x20AC;?

(Agreed upon with the wording â&#x20AC;&#x153;servantsâ&#x20AC;? instead of â&#x20AC;&#x153;men.â&#x20AC;?)

And: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Among the nations before you there were Muhaddathun (people who were inspired, though they were not Prophets). And if there is any such a person among my followers, it would be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Umarâ&#x20AC;? (Agreed upon) He (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) also said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A woman was nursing her infant when she saw a man mounting a high horse, she said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;O Allah! Make my infant like that man.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The infant looked at the man and said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;O Allah! Do not make me the like of him.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? (Agreed upon) Allah (aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;zza wa jall) mentioned the three people that were trapped in the cave, petitioning Allah by their good deeds, so Allah opened the way for them and they escaped safely after petitioning Him by their good deeds.

(Agreed upon) In the Hadeeth about monk and the boy, the boy threw a stone killing the beast that was preventing the people from passing. Thus the people were able to pass. This also was a miracle showing the dignity of the boy. When the king tried to kill the boy, he could not. He threw him from the top of a high mountain, he did not die. Then he threw him in the sea but he emerged walking out of it. This also was a miracle dignifying the righteous boy.

(Al-Bukhari) 3. Thousands of scholars and witnesses narrate the phenomenonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of countless number of individuals.[1] Like the report that says that the angels used to shake hands with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Imran bin Husayn, may Allah be pleased with him. That Salman Al-Farisi and Abu Ad-Dardaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were eating in a bowl and they heard the bowl or the food glorifying Allah. While Khubayb was a captive of the pagans in Makkah, he was seen eating grapes, while there were no grapes in Makkah.

Al-Baraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Azib, may Allah be pleased with him, is one of those who if he swore (by Allah) that anything would be done, it was done. When it was the day of Qaadisiyyah, he petitioned Allah that the Muslims overpower the polytheists and that he EH WKH ÂżUVW PDUW\U RI WKH EDWWOH ,W ZDV thus. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Umar bin Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was delivering the Friday sermon on the pulpit of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) in Al-Madinah, and behold!

He was heard saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Sariyah!

The mountain!â&#x20AC;? He repeated it twice directing the leader of the army to a better position.

Sariyah, who was far from AlMadinah, heard the call and retreated to the mountain. The army was victorious. When Sariyah returned to Al-Madinah, he told â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Umar and the Companions what he heard.

Al-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Al-Hadrami, may Allah be pleased with him, used to pray: â&#x20AC;&#x153;O AllKnower, All-Wise, the Most High, the Most Great!â&#x20AC;? His supplications were responded to. Once he crossed the sea with a troop yet the saddles of their horses did not get wet.

Al-Hassan Al-Basri prayed to Allah against a man who used to hurt him; instantly, the man died.

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HEY girls, summer can make your face oily, itchy and dull. As we sweat a lot and most often forget to keep ourselves properly hydrated. So, here we list a few homemade packs which you can easily make and keep your skin nourished and hydrated.

1. Mint and turmeric face pack Just the idea of a mint face pack can make you feel fresh in the scorching heat. Grind a handful of mint leaves and add a dash of turmeric powder to it. Mix a few

2. Cucumber and sugar face pack We are sure you have not heard about this one. Just add a dash of sugar in mashed cucumber slices.

Refrigerate them for some time.

Once it is cool, apply the paste on your face. It will make your skin glow suddenly as it soothes and hydrates it well.

3. Lemon and honey face pack Another of the minty, lemony packs the idea of which makes

you feel rejuvenated. This will particularly help you ward off greasy skin. For this one, mix equal parts of lemon juice and honey, most suitable will be a tablespoon of each, with an egg white and mix them thoroughly.

Keep it on your face with 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it away with water.

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your face or wherever you would like to de-tan, including your arms or legs. Let the pack dry.

Once dry, rinse it away with lukewarm water.

5. Strawberry and lemon face pack Love the smell of strawberries?

Here’s the face pack for you. It will work wonders for an oily and dull skin. Mash a few strawberries in a bowl and add a table spoon of yogurt, a few drops of lemon juice and honey to it. Apply the paste on your face for 10 to 15 minutes or till it dries. Wash it with water.

6. Banana face mask Most of the people are complaining about an oily skin in

summer but let’s say you are the odd one out and still have a skin that has dry patches, then you need this face mask. Mash half a banana and add one tablespoon of honey and one and a half tablespoon of sour cream. Apply it evenly on your skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water. Your skin will become much smoother and hydrated.

However, with Christmas coming up, you may want to splurge and spend an hour giving your face the treatment it needs by booking a facial. Trust me, your skin will thank you. Just call 0412 350 013.

Have a Merry Christmas and I will see you soon.

Stay Safe and Protected over the holidays The team at The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland’s (ECCQ) Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Program would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas holiday period.

Staying safe includes avoiding potential infections including sexually transmissible infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts and HIV. Over the last 3 years there has been a decrease in HIV but a rise in other STIs, especially gonorrhoea and syphilis.

STIs can affect any person regardless of age, who has had

a sexual contact including oral, anal and vaginal sex. Some STIs such as syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea can also be passed on to a new born baby from an infected mother. Some STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea can cause infertility for both men and women if not treated in time.

Many people with an STI do not show any symptoms.

The best way to know if you have it is to ask your GP for a sexual health check, or go to a sexual health clinic. There are very effective treatments for chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis especially if there is an early diagnosis. However,

people may be infected again if not using protection.

Currently we only have the HPV vaccine available against genital warts, and there are no vaccines for other STIs. The best way to protect against other STIs is to use a barrier method of protection, the easiest, cheapest and most commonly available are condoms. Condoms should be used for all types of sex including vaginal, oral and anal.

ECCQ has condoms available for free. If any person would like to obtain these please either email or call our staff, we will gladly send them to you. We have 3 sizes available: small (45-51mm), regular (52-56mm)

and large (56-60mm) as well as lubricant. You can also purchase condoms and lubricant at supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores and petrol stations.

It is important to reduce the number of sexual partners and avoid having sex with a person if they have a lump, rash or sore on their genitals. Drinking alcohol and taking drugs can PDNH LW GLI¿FXOW WR PDNH JRRG decisions about having sex, therefore, it is best to drink alcohol in moderation if doing so.

Once again we wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas

holiday season.

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also contact: HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Sexual Health Coordinator Cairns Sexual Health Service 381 Sheridan St, Cairns North, QLD, 4870 Ph: 4226 4760

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60,000 hospital stays for heart failure are preventable: new data IN 2017-18, more than 62,000 hospital admissions for heart failure in Australia could have been prevented and more than 400,000 bed days avoided, according to new data by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

In 2017-18, there were 62,563 hospital admissions for heart failure that could have been prevented – equating to, on average, 171 admissions every day, or one every 8 minutes.

Heart Foundation Clinical Evidence Manager, Cia Connell, said preventable hospitalisations for heart failure refer to admissions that could have been prevented by timely and adequate care in both the community and at discharge from previous hospital admissions.

“Repeat and unnecessary admissions can make the HPRWLRQDO DQG ¿QDQFLDO costs of living with heart failure incredibly high, which is why it’s alarming to see so many people ending up in hospital with them,” Ms Connell said.

“Health professionals, including doctors, nurses and pharmacists, provide continual, long-term care

for Australians living with heart failure so they can stay alive, stay well and stay out of hospital,” Ms Connell said. “This includes supporting people with heart failure to manage their symptoms and medications and to make long-term lifestyle changes so that they can enjoy a better quality of life.”

The data come as the Heart Foundation releases an animated video series designed to support Australians to live well with heart failure. The videos are created for consumers but intended to be introduced via health professionals as part of a meaningful conversation about how to manage heart failure.

“Receiving a diagnosis like heart failure can be frightening and people tend to think it’s too late to make any changes – this simply isn’t true,” Ms

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Connell said.

“By following a treatment plan developed by your doctor and health professionals, managing your medication and symptoms, and making lifestyle changes such as eating a heart-healthy diet, being active and not smoking, people can make a big difference to the quality of life they live with heart failure.

“Once you've been diagnosed, it's very important to keep track of your symptoms and discuss any changes with your doctor.”

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump blood to the rest of the body as effectively as it should.

There are an estimated 110,000 Australians living with heart failure and in 2018, on average, seven people died of heart failure

every day. Despite medical advances, health outcomes and survival rates for heart failure are poor, and the cost to the health system has increased on average by 6.5 per cent per year.

The AIHW report, Potentially preventable hospitalisations in Australia by age groups and small geographic areas, 2017-18, provides information on 22 conditions for which hospital admissions could have been prevented by timely and adequate healthcare in the community. The 22 conditions included three broad categories: chronic,

acute and vaccinepreventable conditions. .H\ ¿QGLQJV • There were nearly 748,000 potentially preventable hospitalisations in Australia in 2017–18. This means that around 7 per cent of all hospitalisations could have been prevented.

• Rates of potentially preventable hospitalisations varied greatly across local areas.

• Potentially preventable hospitalisations accounted for more than 2.9 million bed days across Australia – the equivalent to 10 per cent of all public and

private hospital bed days.

• Most potentially preventable hospitalisations nationally were for chronic conditions (45%), which included congestive heart failure, angina, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease and diabetes.

• Acute conditions (cellulitis, dental conditions, ear, nose and throat infections, etc) accounted for 44 per cent of preventable hospitalisations and vaccine-prevent able conditions (chicken pox, measles, whooping cough, mumps, etc) accounted for 11 per cent.

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Stunning scenes as drought-affected town ďŹ&#x201A;ooded with Donation from Muslim Community A COMMUNITY affected by drought has been Ă&#x20AC;RRUHG E\ WUXFNORDGV RI water and hay from Aussie Muslims, who trucked the donations to the town.

A Queensland town struggling through the drought has been touched by a massive donation of hay bales and water, which arrived on 20 semi-trailers over the weekend.

The incredible donation to the drought-affected town of Stanthorpe was organised by members of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Muslim community, who have previously donated a similar amount to the town, about a month ago, according to 7 News.

Stanthorpe received the donation over the weekend of 438 bales of hay and 190,000 litres of water,

which arrived on 20 semitrailers. Images of the scene went viral on social media, as stunned locals shared photos of the trucks rolling into town.

The town in Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south east has been majorly affected by the ongoing drought, and is tipped to run out of water over the summer months.

The group, Muslim Aid Australia, began working to assist with drought relief in Australia by raising funds to assist struggling Aussie WRZQV 7KHLU ÂżUVW GRQDWLRQ to the outback Queensland town of Goondiwindi, saw more than 150 tonnes of hay handed to the struggling area.

Riyaad Ally, from Muslim

Aid Australia, said the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising efforts to help the drought affected Aussie communities were extensive. He told 7 News they had received donations from local Aussie businesses, as well as

organisations in Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Everybody just wanted to unite.

We had really amazing support from not only our donor base, but other organisationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; donor bases

that all came together,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ally said.

He said the group was welcomed with open arms, but they â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need the thanksâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do this because we love it.â&#x20AC;?

"Jazbaat" - a musical tribute to Mehdi Hassan & Jagjit Singh

By Dr. Naveed Kureshi

THE musical artistry of the two great maestros, Mehdi Hassan and Jagjit Singh, was brought back to life at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazbaatâ&#x20AC;? dinner concert organised by Urdu Forum Inc. at the Taste of Saffron Restaurant on Saturday 16th November 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazbaatâ&#x20AC;?, which translates to â&#x20AC;&#x153;emotionsâ&#x20AC;?, convincingly

portray the passion and ethos that these maestros have depicted in their immense contribution to the geet and ghazal genres of Urdu music and poetry.

Performing before a packed house, Rahim Zullah and Bhavna Baliyan enthralled the audience with some of the most popular compositions of the

two greats. They were ably accompanied by Paramjit Singh on Tabla.

Over the past several decades, Rahim has made immense contribution to Indian classical music in Brisbane and beyond.

He has been mesmerising audiences with his silken voice and vast repertoire of Urdu geet and ghazals

in USA, Canada, India, Singapore and here at home in Australia. Not content ZLWK FRQÂżQLQJ KLV WDOHQW Rahim has been imparting his expertise at the SA RE GA MA School of Music (see more at: www. zahimzullah.com.au) which he has been running since

2003.

A number of well-known singers and musicians KDYH EHQHÂżWWHG XQGHU KLV tutelage.

Urdu Forum Inc., a not-forSURÂżW RUJDQLVDWLRQ FDPH into being with the express purpose of promoting greater understanding of

Urdu language, culture and literature. Our activities include mushairas, musical events, Urdu classes and similar functions that serve to foster harmony and multiculturalism in Australia. We are grateful to Rahim Zullah for helping us advance this cause.

Islamic Council of Queensland hosts its inaugural Australian Citizenship Ceremony

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ICQ president, Mr Habib Jamal was the

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and settling and studying in Australia to become a civil engineer.

Queensland Senator, Mr Paul Scarr, welcomed the new citizens and was profuse in his praise for the efforts of the Muslim community for organizing the event, hosting

it in the Islamic College and for their recent support for drought farmers.

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Ellerston Capital Gets Behind Indian Women Entrepreneurs for Virangana 2020 6<'1(< In recognition RI WKH VLJQLÂżFDQW UROH WKH Indian market is expected to play in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic future, Ellerston Capital have come on board as a foundation sponsor for the 2020 iteration of the successful Virangana Project.

In 2018, The Virangana Project supported a cohort of some of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative female entrepreneurs.

These entrepreneurs were mentored by Australian corporate advisory team CEO Strategic and ZHUH Ă&#x20AC;RZQ WR 6\GQH\ LQ October 2018 to participate LQ $XVWUDOLDÂśV ÂżUVW HYHU Bollywood-style Pitch Fest, which was held in conjunction with Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spark Festival.

Executive Chairman of Ellerston Capital, Ashok Jacob, is one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading proponents of Australia/Indian business

relations. As a foundation sponsor for Virangana 2020, Ellerston Capital will also be providing a cash prize for the most innovative business at the next pitch event, which is scheduled to be held in Sydney in August 2020, to coincide with Indian Independence Day. Mary Manning, Portfolio Manager of the Ellerston Capital India Fund, on behalf of Ellerston Capital, said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;India is rapidly growing as a global economic powerhouse and women entrepreneurs are playing a large role in that growth. But, as in any country, women entrepreneurs still face an uphill climb when it comes to securing the capital they need to scale their businesses.

We see initiatives like The Virangana Project as an ideal vehicle for identifying outstanding female candidates and empowering

them through ongoing mentorship and access to Australian investment capital.â&#x20AC;?

Manning added that â&#x20AC;&#x153;India has seen a number of successful womenled businesses. We are expecting a high level of innovation coming from our 2020 candidates, just as we saw in the 2018 cohort.â&#x20AC;?

On behalf of CEO Strategic, the team that founded the project, Chairman Daniel Fah commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we ÂżUVW VWDUWHG WKH SURMHFW ZH were overwhelmed by both the quality of applications we received, as well as the support we received from the Australian corporate and academic sectors. And we are expecting Virangana 2020 to be bigger and better than ever.â&#x20AC;?

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Indian Crescent Society of Australia Inc. interfaith forum ,' 6ÂĄ!$' 3( 2;'8(!-;, &-!ÂĄ3+<' -2 ! $<ÂĄ;<8!ÂĄÂĄ@ &-='89-)'& <9;8!ÂĄ-!2 $32;'?; d !8ÂĄ-!1'2; dÂ&#x2020;Â&#x160;;, 3='1#'8 Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2020;Â&#x152; THE Indian Crescent Society of Australia (ICSOA) organised an interfaith forum â&#x20AC;&#x153; The place of Interfaith dialogue LQ D FXOWXUDOO\ GLYHUVLÂżHG Australian contextâ&#x20AC;? on Friday 15 November 2019 at the NSW Parliament House.

The event was attended by diverse ethnic groups and a group of people of faith as well as atheists. Faith speakers represented Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs religions.

The program was commenced with the recitation of Quran by master Zohaib Khan.

ICSOA secretary Mr Fasih Uddin Khan welcomed the guest and explained the past and future events of ICSOA. The event was addressed by Mary Patetsos, Chairperson of Federation of Ethnic Committees council, Ms Trudi Mitchell, Deputy National Director of UNHCR, Hon Manish Gupta, Consul general of India, Hon Lee

Rhiannon former Greens senator, Hon Geoff Lee, Acting NSW Minister of Multiculturalism, Hon Jihad Dib, Shadow Minister for Skills and Trade assisting Multiculturalism. Religious leaders who participated were Rev Russel Davies, Pandit Jatin Kumar, Rabbi Zalman Kastel, Rev Dr Patrick McInerney and Father Shenouda Mansour.

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South America, all recorded deteriorations.

Mr Abbas Raza Alvi, president of the Indian Crescent Society of Australia mentioned that in 2018, the global impact of worldwide violence was $14.96 trillion which is equivalent to 12.4% of global GDP or $1,988 in 2018 per person.

This should rather be invested in education and health. The world needs peace and not guns & bullets.

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The annual award for Interfaith was presented by Father Shenouda Mansour presented to Dr Patrick J McInerney for his work to

bring Christian and Muslim community as one platform.

A special community service award was presented to Trio Pankaj Upadhayay, Taufeeq Ahmad Sheikh and Manbir Kohli who have served & demonstrated the communal harmony in their creative work.

Speakers were introduced

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Vote of thanks was presented by ICSOA legal advisor Siddique Panwala.

The Voice of Tonga joins 4EB FM in celebrating 40 years AUSTRALIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S iconic Brisbane City Hall played host to a red carpet event and gala ball to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ethnic Broadcasting Association of Queensland (Radio 4EB FM).

Members of Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tongan Community joined volunteer broadcasters from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Voice of Tongaâ&#x20AC;? together with parliamentarians, councillors, interstate delegates and members of the station in commemorating this unique milestone for multilingual media in Australia.

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Physical exercises are also recommended for your general wellbeing and also because you need to focus on your health. It is a favourable time to switch jobs and indulge in analytical work. You may buy new electrical gadgets during this phase.

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Taurus (21st April to 21st May): Seek advise and maintain good terms with friends and well-wishers, as they are your only saviours. You will find success, but it will be delayed, so hang in there and keep working hard. It may make you very anxious. The transiting planets may provoke you to do something out of the ordinary and stimulating. That also calls it a perfect time to improve relations with authority figures. You could be concerned about your father’s health. It is also an auspicious period to plan a family. You will carry a dynamic influence to tackle your opponents, but it is also advisable that you avoid aggression and ego clashes with others. This period would be all about accomplishing goals and realisation of ambitions. With a more focused and

practical approach, you would be able to progress rapidly at the career front.

Also, be prepared to get new assignments and responsibilities, which would be the result of the pleasant relations with higher-ups, and the increase of trust on you. At times, you may feel somewhat neglected or ignored, and that might provoke you to do something extraordinary to attract and impress the person of your interest. Your professional life would also require special attention. Perhaps, a general feeling of discontentment, fear and insecurity will keep you tensed.

Gemini (22nd May to 21st June): This period will present you with opportunities and avenues to attract quick gains. You would impress others with your quick responses, sharp grasping and amazing observation. There is a possibility of your ideas getting scattered, and this may lead to confusion on some occasions. You may

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This may be a monetarily rewarding period so that you can expect good returns for most of your efforts. If you have been waiting to present your views about a particular issue or subject to your higher-ups, then this can be a favourable period. The key to getting through this time is patience, and working through the problems by addressing them as quickly and as much as possible. This phase will require extra efforts to deal with the responsibilities so that you can focus on details at the office. Creative endeavours could prosper now.

Cancer (22nd June to 22nd July): If you improvise your working style, then your skills and efficiency would be recognised in the workplace. You can make the best use of this phase to get things moving and to organise your work and routine. In this phase, you will put more emphasis on gaining security and stability at the work front. You may now get involved in high-level projects, and tasks which require you to put come up with new ideas. This would be a period of extraordinary creative flourish, and you would be able to express yourself well.

Because of the increased clarity in your mind, you would be able to execute your ideas well. Relationships with superiors and colleagues would be pleasant, and this will act as an encouraging factor. There would be an increase in your confidence and selfbelief. With the incredible ability to take on challenging situations, you would be in an assertive mode. Due to the support of the high level of energy and stamina, you wouldn’t mind putting in the extra efforts at the workplace. You can expect to have a better understanding of your partner during this entire phase. A little show of faith and patience can do you a lot of good to your relationship.

Leo (23rd July to 22nd August): This period will be about combined efforts and teamwork, and you may be presented with opportunities to work in collaboration with other people. If you make the best use of these opportunities, you may come across different perspectives and different techniques. Though this period may not be highly satisfying in regards to creativity, there will be some opportunities coming your way to learn unconventional methods and techniques. If you have been longing for the support of your luck in important matters, then this is the time when you will be bestowed with good luck. You would be able to channelise your creative energies in the right direction, and this will give the confidence to take on more complex and important tasks.

Travel, meeting new people, and new opportunities seem to be on the horizon for you towards the monthend. It is good to be forthright, but some situations require to be dealt with diplomacy. It will be an excellent time to clear all misunderstandings with your beloved. This time is full of enthusiasm, and you do not like anybody to rule you. The workload is likely to increase during later parts, and you may not be able to handle it sufficiently. Your social responsibilities or other issues may not allow you to settle down easily. However, the latter half of this phase will be better, and it will bring clarity about your relationship. While you need to remain ultra motivated and focused during the later parts of this phase, favourable winds are foreseen from mid-month onwards where you can make up for the lost time.

Virgo (23rd August to 22nd September): Relationships with those in authority and seniors would be highly amicable, so you can make the best use of this aspect to present your ideas and to discuss important matters. Perhaps, the transiting planets may make you very anxious to take the relationship to the next level. A fluid movement and faster progress is indicated in this

phase, and you would be in a more relaxed and cheerful mood now.

People around you may start being more cooperative and may offer a helping hand, whenever required.

Towards the mid of the month, matters may not prove to be the brightest, but there will still be a lot to look forward to. You may feel that things are not exactly working as per your plans.

Success may get slowed down, but you will be presented with chances to keep improvising. This will be a very productive and rewarding phase if you put in the required efforts and grab the opportunities with optimism. There will be a sense of happiness and contentment from within, and this feeling will stem from the fact that you are up to the task. You are advised to be more optimistic and look at things with a broader perspective, and this will help solve half of the problems.

Though you will have the confidence, there may be a lack of interest that will make you feel that the changes coming your way are not worth the effort.

Libra (23rd September to 22nd October): This period will prove to be a payback for the efforts that you may have put in the recent past.

With sharper communication and more convincing speaking skills, you will be able to do wonders at the workplace, and this aspect may get noticed by others easily. You would be able to work in a more focussed and dedicated manner now and will be able to put across your views in important situations confidently. People may notice a sudden change in your attitude and may sometimes feel that you are forceful and persuasive. During this phase, you would be able to experience inner happiness and more pleasant interactions with people. Your ideas would be accepted more easily, and you may get the due credit for your initiatives. Try not to dig up old issues or create new issues; otherwise, your energy will be wasted, and financial upliftment will take a backseat. You may experience a mixed trend on the career front. Planets are likely to disrupt your financial planning during this phase. So, do not do anything superficially. Do little but do it well. Be highly professional and only stay constructively busy because everything will fall in place once the time comes.

Scorpio (23rd October to 22nd November): If you are going to travel for work-related matters, you will have to be careful about your health, as there are chances of facing fatigue. You will stay emotionally vulnerable during this phase. Your desires to love and to be loved will manifest strongly as the period progresses. Socializing with friends and relatives is on the cards.

Despite a lot of activity surrounding you, you would be in a groove of your own and would prefer finishing tasks, for which you may have some priorities.

The focus would be on building partnerships and getting results for pending tasks. This period would call for introspection and analysis of the situation at the workplace. You will have to spot the strengths and work towards making them click in your favour, rather than letting your weaknesses get the better of you. You may have to compromise with revenues due to the adverse transit of Ketu. Success looks achievable with perseverance and determination at this juncture. So, keep working hard. The transiting Ketu can still disturb your health during the latter phase. But the auspicious aspect of the transiting Jupiter may safeguard you. If you have any existing health problems, you may have some respite, and you may feel more relaxed during this quarter. You may feel that people around you are demanding more than you can deliver, but if you can manage your finance well, then there won’t be too many problems. You are advised to adopt a proper strategy.

Sagittarius (23rd November to 21st December): This would be an excellent phase, and you are likely to get great success because of your efforts. While financial demands will keep you occupied, you would nonetheless be squeezing in a couple of hours to focus on fitness. Thinking refreshing positive thoughts and pursuing a hobby that would help you strike a balance between work and pleasure. It will also keep you in good shape. This would be a period of great activity and success.

Most of your efforts will yield good results, and thus, you will be able to

take on more tasks with confidence. If you are offered a new role or entrusted new responsibilities, then it would be advisable to take it up with optimism, as you would be able to deliver results successfully. As a student, the maximum number of revisions of chapters you do, the maximum benefit will you get. If your results are announced around the end of the month, expect reasonably good results. Your enemies would be defeated, and you would be at peace with your mind. During this phase, you will be able to see through things and will be able to assess situations thoroughly, and this will help you to stay calm and composed in stressful situations.

Capricorn (22nd December to 20th January): During this phase, your selfconfidence will power, and skills would be at a peak. Also, due to an increased speed of functioning, you would be able to deliver results in a faster manner and take on more tasks.

Your communication would receive a significant boost, and you would be able to express your ideas well. This is a phase wherein you would be able to express and share all the things that you had earlier kept to yourself. You may be required to be prompt in your responses, and faster communication will help you to attract more opportunities. Calculative Investments in share market can be beneficial, but you will have to take decisions very cautiously. The latter half of this phase would be a period, wherein you would focus more on generating ideas and making schedules, which may help you to execute your tasks well. Try to focus on the work on your hand to reduce anxiety. Meditation will be beneficial to enhance your inner strength. Some emotional issues may start to bother you again during the latter parts. You may feel very much occupied by the events around you, and there can be some unknown stress on your mind.

Aquarius (21st January to 18th February): If you have been thinking of adopting a more aggressive and pushy approach when it comes to matters related to career, then you are advised against it. During this period, you may experience a fluctuating energy pattern, and this indicates that you will have to take your steps carefully. The upcoming phase would be all about courage, speed and action. Brimming with confidence and boldness, you would take on various challenges with effortless ease and will be able to accomplish tasks efficiently. This would be an action-packed phase, and a lot of situations may demand your attention. You are likely to feel more confident about your ideas and will give more importance to exhibiting your talents, and thus the extrovert within you would now be under the spotlight. The workload is likely to increase during this period, and you may not be able to handle it sufficiently.

In short, this is the period when you need to pay special attention to your work. Give importance to learning both theory and practical sessions because both are equally important for fetching marks. Those dealing with blood pressure issues need to be more vigilant during this phase since the transit of Mars could have some adverse health effects. Avoid stressful circumstances at the end of the month.

Pisces (19th February to 20th March): During this phase, things may not work exactly as per your plans, and you may feel the heat at the workplace as there may be some tight schedules and close deadlines. It would be better to proceed only with a definite strategy. This phase would be all about fortune, financial gains and overall happiness.

You would be fortunate in matters related to finances, and you may receive handsome gains for the hard efforts that you may have put in the past. This would be the most promising period professionally, and you are advised to make the most of it, as there would be almost nothing to crib or complain about. You will get ample opportunities in this phase to promote yourself and to exhibit your talents.

Those with arthritis-related troubles need to be careful about identifying the problems and taking effective measures at the right time in order to avoid further suffering, particularly around month-end. Summarily, you may experience a mixed trend on the career front. This will also be a challenging time to deal with complicated situations. In short, you will have to work too hard in order to get a little reward.

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6SRUWV 1HZV Anthony Joshua is again WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO uniďŹ ed heavyweight champion

By Semi Turaga

BRITISH boxer Anthony Joshua is again the WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight champion of the world after beating Andy Ruiz Junior through unanimous points decision at the open-air 15,000-capacity Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia.

This was a rematch after Ruiz Jr knocked out Joshua in June in what has since been dubbed as the Upset of the Year.

The bout was a tactical battle as both heavyweights worked the jab but Joshua's range saw his land more frequently.

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Famous for his electrifying knockouts, Joshua instead relied on his jab and constant movement to keep Ruiz Jr at bay.

The cards were 118-110, 118-110 and 119109 in favour of Joshua.

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Pacer Kesrick Williams conceded 60 runs from 3.4 overs and would be lucky to keep a place in the playing XI on Sunday. The visitors also gave away 23 runs in extras, an area that needs immediate attention if they have to put India under pressure.

Following is the Dream 11 prediction for the 2nd T20I in Thiruvananthapuram. The predicted playing XI for the two sides are also mentioned so that you could pick your team with some ease.

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3UREDEOH 3OD\LQJ ;,V India: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar West Indies: Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard (c), Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh Jr, Sheldon Cottrell DREAM 11 Dream XI: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (WK), Virat Kohli (VC), Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Yuzvendra Chahal.

ISL: ATK hand NorthEast 1st defeat of the season to top the points table ATK reclaimed the top spot in the Indian Super League with an impressive 3-0 win over NorthEast United FC here on Saturday.

An early strike from David Williams (11th) and a brace from Roy Krishna (35th, 90+4) were enough for Antonio Habas' team to hand 1RUWK(DVW WKHLU ÂżUVW GHIHDW RI WKH VHDVRQ With Saturday's double strike, Krishna took his goal tally to six to become the leading goal scorer this season.

With their fourth win of the campaign, ATK have now 14 points from seven matches while NorthEast, who have 10 points, are at fourth spot.

Star striker Asamoah Gyan could have put NorthEast ahead within two minutes when he chested down a brilliant lob over the defence

by Rakesh Pradhan but the Ghanaian striker's shot was kept out well by goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya.

Minutes after that big chance, Gyan was IRUFHG RII WKH ÂżHOG GXH WR DQ LQMXU\ ZLWK Maximiliano Barriero coming on as the replacement.

In the 11th minute, a lapse in concentration by the hosts' defence allowed Williams to pounce and give ATK the lead.

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The in-form forward leapt over his marker to head the ball into the net.

Boosted by the opener, ATK threatened the hosts with quick counters and doubled their lead before the break.

Williams delivered an excellent ball for Krishna who attacked the space behind the visitors' defence, dropped his shoulder to get past the last defender and slotted past Subhasish Roy. Habas' team continued to pose a threat after the change of ends. Minutes into the second half, Krishna missed a chance to score his second goal when Williams set him up in front of the goal following a two-on-one scenario.

The striker sent his effort wide with an empty net in front.

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4th January 2020 New Year Special Rudra Abhishekam event

by Sri Kamakshi Ekambraeswara Dhaam QLD (SKEDQLD) Time: 4pm Venue: Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn QLD 4113 For more details contact – Geetha: 0414 614 937, Raj: 0405 287 287

25th January 2020 Shree Hanuman Chalisa by Bhakti Seva Pariwar (Australia) Time: 5:30am – 3:30pm Call 07 3865 6533

Venue: Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn QLD 4113

25th January 2020 Pongal Event – The Harvest Festival by Tamil Association of Queensland Time: 3:00pm to 10:00pm Venue: The Circle, Robelle Domain Parklands, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central, Queensland 4300 For more information, please contact: Sri Jeyanthirakumar 0432 168 310; Preethi Singh: 0422 603 703; Saipriyaa: 0474 266 722; Balu: 0413 914 894; Shreemmate: 0431 341 677.

1st February 2020 Shree Parvathi Parameswara Kalyanam by Sri Kamakshi Ekambraeswara Dhaam QLD (SKEDQLD) Time: 3:00pm-8:30pm Venue: Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn QLD 4113 For more details contact – Geetha: 0414 614 937, Raj: 0405 287 287

14th February 2020 Sangeet Premi Club INC presents Valentine 2020 – Romantic Fusion of Live Music, Dance & Art Time: 6:30pm Venue: Michael’s Oriental Restaurant, 223 Padstow Rd, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113 Early bird tickets: $65; Table of ten $600

21st February 2020 Maha Shivratri Rudra Abhishekam by Sri Kamakshi Ekambraeswara Dhaam QLD (SKEDQLD) Time: 5.30pm Venue: Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn QLD 4113 For more details contact – Geetha: 0414 614 937, Raj: 0405 287 287

7:00pm; • Every Friday: Ramayan & Kirtans from 7:00pm; • Ever Sunday: Kirtans and Aarti from 6.00pm. Coming events: • 19 January 2020: Radio Thon from 10.30am to 12.30pm • 26 January 2020: 28th Anniversary and Maha Yugna from 10am • 8 February: Antakshri Competition (Venue to be Confirmed).

Weekly Events...

Mondays…

Brahma Kumaris Australia – Meditation & Positive Thinking Sessions – Mondays 10.30am to 11.30am: Regular meditation should improve your ability to focus and think clearly. By practising mediations which cultivate our ability to sense and care for our natural energy we are able to live life with greater awareness and confidence. Each class includes guided meditations, discussions, short talks and the introduction and practice of techniques. Each session is a different topic. Meditation sessions Tuesdays 6.30pm to 7.30 pm and Sundays 5.30pm to 6.30pm. During these sessions there will be meditation commentaries, music and periods of silence. You can come and go at any time during these sessions. Venue: 27 Bordeaux Parade, Mermaid Waters. Please phone to register – 5575 2126. Email goldcoast@au.brahmakumaris.org or visit www.brahmakumaris.org/au/whatson for more information.

Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship (Malayam Service) – Congregation on every Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Stafford Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053. For further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 269 322. Come and hear the message of your eternal life, GOD BLESS Picabeen Community Centre – you’re invited to playgroup! – For parents with children aged 0-5 years from all cultures and backgrounds. Come along and meet families from all backgrounds in your community. Every Monday (Except public holidays) 10am – 12pm. Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben Street, Mitchelton Qld. Phone 3354 2555 Zi Za Dong Zen Association – Energy Healing to improve health and well beings – ZZDZ Assn. Inc is a not for profit charity foundation based in Brisbane. Focusing on energy healing named Qi Gong through meditation, it provides free energy healing sessions and guidance. Practicing Qi Gong will encourage you to achieve a positive outlook on life, by helping to reduce stress and calm your mind. It also increases vitality, enhances your immune system and helps to eliminate negative attitudes and behaviours. Session Times & Locations: Mondays-Thursday & Saturday 9am – 12pm at 10 Cognac Court, Calamvale. Thursday afternoon (except 1st week) 3.30pm – 6pm at Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown Library. 67 Level 2, Cnr Calam & Compton Road. Friday afternoon 2pm-5pm at Logan West Library – 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Brown Plains. For more information email zzdz.aus@gmail.com or visit www.zzdz.org.au

Sunday Worship every Sunday 9am-11.30am at 84 The Community Place, 84 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin Qld with Pastor Prakash Jacob. Cottage Meeting every Tuesday 7.30pm-9pm / Kids Bible Study every Friday 7pm-7.45pm / Intercessory Prayer every Friday 7.45-9pm. Worship in Hindi, English, Malayalam and other Indian Languages.

For more information Phone 07 3315 5597 / 0413 347 562 or email info@apabrisbane.com.au / www.apabrisbane.com.au Bala Samskar Kendra – Hindu Scripture Classes for Children – The aim of Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) is to provide an opportunity to the children to learn about rich Hindu culture through value based education from various Hindu scriptures and let them gain self- confidence and grow up in to individuals who are proud of their tradition. Every Sunday 2:30pm-5pm at Sunnybank State High School, Sunnybank (use Turton Street entrance).

Contact bskqld@live.com.au / Hari 0411 137 396 / Krrishna 0411 776 509 / Ram 0416 813 747 Brisbane Multinational Church Service – Every Sunday 9.30am at 757 Gympie Road Lawnton.

Come and join us for a great time of Praise and Worship plus inspired preaching of God’s word.

We thrive for the presence of God and are passionate to see people be trained up and grow in the knowledge of the word of God. Special service time to pray for healing, deliverance and other spiritual needs. Enquiries 0424 1802 40.

Star Christian Church – Clontarf Beach State School Hall. Every Sunday – Morning Service at 9.30am. Evening Service at 5pm. Come fired up and expectant! Star Church is a great, young church located on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula.

A Pentecostal community connected with the Australian Christian Churches. We passionately want God’s presence in our lives, desire to be trained and knowledgeable in His Word, hungry for the supernatural, excelling in our service and hospitable at life. For more information visit www. starchurch.org.au

Monthly Events...

Hindu Cultural Hub (HCB) at Clayfield – Monthly Cultural congregation – Bar-Jai Community Hall, 178 Alexandra Road, Clayfield Qld 4011. Pooja

by Hindu Priest, Bajan and Kirtan by devotees, monthly religious updates / guest speakers on spiritual (or) yoga techniques. Prasatham with vegetarian dinner served. For more details contact 15th-21st March 2020 0469 016 416 or visit www.hinduculturalhub.org Brahmasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma The John Oxley District Orchid Society – Meeting Garu coming to Brisbane – We pride ourselves on being a friendly Society and new members and guests are always welcome All are welcome to attend discourses in at our meetings held on the second Wednesday of Telugu on Srimad Bhagavatam each month starting at 7.30pm. Venue is Oxley Venue: Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Bowls Club, 24-30 Englefield Road, Oxley. Please Queensland, 198 Leoroyd Road, Willawong contact Sonia Addison 3277 5825 or jodos-inc@ QLD 4110 hotmail.com for more information Supported by: Queensland Telugu The Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association - Gold Association Coast Bhajan - monthly Bhajans held every third Friday of the month starting at 7.15am at the 4th April 2020 Helensvale Community Centre - 31 Discovery Rd, Helensvale. Activities include Bhajan recitals, short Varnam Cultural Society (QLD) Inc. presents Wednesdays… educational presentations and free vegetarian Brisbane Good Samaritan Prayer Fellowship Ipswich Multicultural Tamil & Indian New dinner. All are cordially invited to attend. For (Malayam Service) – Cottage Meeting on every Year Celebrations further information please contact Director/ Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at Stafford Time: 5pm Religious Activities, Mr S Barataraj on 0417 Scouts, 38 Appleby Road, Stafford, Qld 4053. For Venue: Robelle Domain Parklands, 588 839 or gchcan@gmail.com or visit www. further information contact 0468 358 646 or 0411 Springfield Central goldcoasthindu.org 269 322. Come and hear the message of your Cultural Dances-Fun Rides-Fireworks-Food eternal life, GOD BLESS Organization of Hindu Malayalees Queensland Stalls-Music-Dance Floor. FREE ENTRY (OHM Queensland) – Monthly Bhajans held every The Mantra Room – Live Kirtan – Spend an first Saturday of Malayalam calendar. Activities evening of sacred Yoga chant with Gayatri, Ishvara, 14th March 2020 include Bhajans, Malayalam Class, Library service, Jayadharma and friends Fridays 6pm, Sundays religious short educational presentations, 5pm and Wednesdays 7pm at Australian School Fund Raising Concert by Sri Kamakshi vegetarian dinner etc. For further information of Meditation & Yoga, 236 Montague Road, West Ekambraeswara Dhaam QLD (SKEDQLD) please contact President Krishnan AK on 0418 727 End. Amazing Vego Food $5. Come celebrate, Time: 5:30pm 570 or ohmqueensland@gmail.com meditate and let the music set you free. For more Venue: Will be announced soon information call 3844 8441 or email brisbane@ Shirdi Sai Sansthan Brisbane Ltd – Shirdi Saibaba For more details contact – Geetha: 0414 614 asm.org.au Bhajans and Aaratis – last Saturday every month.

937, Raj: 0405 287 287 5.30pm at Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Thursdays…

Nemies Road, Runcorn Qld 4113. Dhoop Aarati, Sai Baba Aarti Program – Every Thursday 7.30pm Bhajans, Ashtotaram, Shej Aarati and Mahaprasad – Virginia State School, 1678 Sandgate Road, at 7.40pm. For more details contact 416 813 747 or Virginia (next to Virginia Train Station) Aarti & 0479 143 724 – visit www.shirdisaibrisbane.org or Archana opportunity for all attendees, Prasad & follow on facebook Shirdi sai baba Brisbane Hindi Christian Fellowship - Come and Dinner provided. Enquiries call 0405 392 793 / Mata Amritananadamayi Centre- Brisbane: worship with us at Merthyr Uniting saibababrisbane@gmail.com / Like on Facebook Regular Satsangs are held at 32 Burnside Crescent, Church 52 Merthyr Church, New Farm. www.facebook.com/SaiBabaBrisbane Westlake on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each From: 2.30pm. Last Sunday of every month.

Sundays… month at 4 pm. Spiritual chanting, singing, reading Contact: Krishna 0451 270 314 Irene 0414 962 132 and Arati are followed by a prasad meal. Sri Lalitha Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Qld Inc – Vedic Yaj (Havan) Sahasranamavali chanting takes place at the Sri Sri Kamakshi Ekambareswara Dhaam QLD - Rudra –The Sabha performs Havan Yaj every Sunday Selva Vinayakar Kovil at South Maclean on the Abhishekam and Aarathi - First Saturday of every from 2-4pm at Queensland Vedic Cultural Centre, 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 am. Register month at 5pm, at Runcorn Heights State School, 198 Learoyd Rd, Willawong and the public is your interest for IAM Meditation courses. www.

200 Nemies Road, Runcorn, QLD 4113. Event welcome to be part of it. The members of public ammaaustralia.org.au; facebook: Amma Brisbane schedule includes Ganesh and Uma Maheshwara now can perform Havan Yaj at the centre. The Satsang. Contact: brisbane@ammaaustralia.org.

Shodasopachara pooja, Rudra Abhishekam, Shiva fee of $50 is required for use of centre facilities au; ph: 07 3715 8278 Ashotaram, Bhajans, Om Shiva Omkara Aarati and to cover operating costs. The Havan Kund, Mahaprasad will be served at 7.45pm. utensils are available for use as well The Havan Sri Selva Vinayakar Koyil (Ganesha Temple) Brisbane ingredients can be supplied if you are unable to (South Maclean) – For full list of upcoming events Every month in this event we need 3 families to get them. Mango sticks, Ghee, Samagri, Chamfor please visit www.sriselvavinayakar.org perform Pooja and Rudra Abhishekam on stage. etc is available at the centre as well for $25. The Please contact us if any family is interested to Yoga in Daily Life – Satsang and Full Moon seating capacity of the Yajshalla (Havan Hall) is perform.

Meditation – Satsang every last Saturday of 100. Contact Vice President Mrs Sushila Pathik the Month from 5-7pm with Rajastani Bhajans, “For more details contact: Geetha 0414 614 937 or for further information and bookings on 3314 meditation & Prasad. Purnima Full Moon Raj 0405 287 287 6059. Contact Hari Chand 3345 4716 or visit Meditation from 7:45pm - 8:30pm (see our website Email: ske.shivalayam.qld@gmail.com.” www.aryasamajqueensland.com for further for dates). Regular daily Yoga & Meditation Classes. information.

Hindu Society of Queensland Inc. Weekly program: Shiv Mandir is open daily for Darsan. Website: Australian Pentecostal Assembly Brisbane – • Every Tuesday: Ramayan & Kirtans from yidlbris.org, Email: brisbane@yogaindailylife.org www.indiantimes.com THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2019 — 53

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BOLLYWOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Dancer 3D trailer to be launched by Salman Khan on December 18?

ByUpala KBR VARUN Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fans will have to wait a little longer. The trailer of Remo ' 6RX]DÂśV GDQFH Ă&#x20AC;LFN 6WUHHW Dancer 3D, with the two actors which was to release on December 12 will now release six days later. Apart from the fact that the trailer LV VWLOO JHWWLQJ LWV ÂżQLVKLQJ touches where the 3D and VFX is concerned, the major reason for the postponement is that the makers are keen to release it with Salman Khanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dabangg 3 at the theatres on December 20, to garner the maximum eyeballs. But what we have exclusively learnt is that apparently, the producers Bhushan Kumar and Remo D Souza are keen to also rope in the super star to launch the trailer at a glittering event in Mumbai on December 18.

A trade source says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The makers of Street Dancers

3D, Remo and Liselle D Souza and Bhushan Kumar are keen to attach the trailer with Dabangg 3 as its expected to have a superb opening. Salman, Varun, Bhushan and Remo share a great relationship and all are keen for it to get a theatrical release. While Bhushan had announced the trailer release date on his birthday as December 12, they decided they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to come so early but with Salmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie. Anyways, SD 3D is a grand dance movie, bigger in scale with lots of special effects and 3D, so that was taking time. As everything was taking a couple of days more, everyone felt it was best to release it with Dabangg 3 on December 20. There will be a big trailer launch event (with the star cast and the international dancers) ÂżUVW RQ 'HFHPEHU DORQJ with launch on social media and then the trailer well be

attached to the Dabangg 3 theatricals. It is for this trailer event that the makers are keen that Salman launches it and apparently, discussions are on for the same. It will depend on the super starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedule as he will be in the midst of promotions of Dabangg 3.â&#x20AC;?

Remo, who has worked with 6DOPDQ RQ 5DFH FRQÂżUPV that the Street Dancer 3D trailer has been postponed to December 18. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of VFX and 3D stuff is happening and right now we are all working on that. I am keen to show the trailer to everybody and have been working round the clock to get it complete by then. It will be a proper two-three minute trailer. You can expect some amazing, never-seen-before dances in it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and something very special which I cannot reveal right now.â&#x20AC;?

5HPR ' 6RX]DÂśV GDQFH Ă&#x20AC;LFN with Varun and Shraddha

Kapoor has been mounted on a grand scale with the stars training under London-based dancers Tanya and Taashan (male and female) for the movie.

There are a lot of international dancers from London coming on board

as the dance sequences will be lavishly mounted. The dance forms in this movie will be contemporary, urban, modern, street dancing with a blend of European hip hop, locking, break dance, disco hustle, synchro dancing etc. and not simple stage or hip-

hop dancing like ABCD 3 as Remo wants to make the dance in this movie more international. There will be lots of dancing on the streets of London happening in the new movie hence a lot of street freestyle dancing has been shot too.

Chulbul Pandey and Shivani Shivaji Roy come together for the ďŹ rst time

By Bollywood Hungama News Network

RANI Mukerji and Salman Khan have been best of friends for years now and whenever they have come together on screen or otherwise, they have been a delight to watch. With Salmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dabangg 3 and Raniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mardaani 2 releasing a week apart, the two will be seen together on Salmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most-watched TV reality show Bigg Boss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolutely fantastic that Chulbul Pandey and Shivani Shivaji Roy are going to come together RQ %LJJ %RVV 2XU ÂżOPV are releasing one week

apart and both Chulbul and Shivani are characters that people have loved and appreciated so it is going to EH D XQLTXH ÂżOP SURPRWLRQ Salman and I have been friends for so long so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure this episode is going to be epic,â&#x20AC;? informs Rani.

Rani Mukerjiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mardaani 2 trailer has gripped the nation with its brilliant storyline. The edge-ofthe-seat thriller will see Rani in a race against time to capture a brutal serial rapist who systematically targets women. Mardaani 2 focusses on the rise in violent crimes by juveniles LQ ,QGLD DQG KDV GHÂżQLWHO\

sparked a conversation on the threat this poses on young girls.

Rani adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will also spread the messaging of P\ ÂżOP 0DUGDDQL RQ WKH show so that it reaches as many households of our country as possible. It is important for the entire country to wake up to the threat posed by the rise of violent crimes that are being committed against women by juvenile criminals.

Important exposures like this will help us reach out to as many families and young girls and make them aware of this menace.â&#x20AC;?

Rani is reprising the

role of the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 2. She had delivered a knock-out performance in the superhit and hugely acclaimed prequel, Mardaani, in which she took on the kingpin of a FKLOG WUDIÂżFNLQJ UDFNHW ,Q Mardaani 2, Rani has been pitted against a very young yet dangerous villain who can be called pure evil.

Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 2 will be Raniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next release after the global blockbuster Hichki

set to hit theatres on 13th December.

Lata Mangeshkar Back Home After 28-day Hospital Stay LATA Mangeshkar informed her fans and followers on Sunday that she has returned home after being under treatment for pneumonia. The legendary singer stated that she was diagnosed with pneumonia and was recovering at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for the past 28 days.

She conveyed her gratitude to the Almighty and the wellwishers for their prayers. The Bharat Ratna had heartfelt words of gratitude to the team of doctors who healed her, calling them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;angels.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Lata Mangeshkar wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ö&#x160;Ö?Ö&#x161;Ö­ŐˇÖ&#x17E;Ö&#x2019; Ö&#x152;Ö&#x;Ő˝Ö&#x201D;Ö§ Ö&#x2C6;Ö&#x;Ö&#x160;ÖŤŐĽÖ&#x161; Ö§ Ö?Ö¨ ŐĽ Ö&#x17D;Ö­Ö&#x2019;Ö Őź ŐˇÖ¨Ö&#x192; ŐĽ Ö Ö&#x203A;ÖŠÖ&#x161;Ö­Ö&#x152;Ö&#x;Ö Ö&#x201D; Ö?Ö§ ŐĽ Ö&#x2021;Ö Öż Ö?ÖĄŐż Ö§ Ö&#x160;Ö­Ö&#x2018;Ö? Ö˘ ÖŤÖ&#x160;Ö&#x;Ö&#x2018;Ö&#x17E; Ö&#x203A;ÖĄŐ¨ Ö&#x2021;Ö&#x17E; Ö&#x192;ÖŠŐˇÖ­Ö Ö&#x2019; ŐźÖ&#x17E;Ö&#x203A;Ö&#x2020;Ö§ Ö&#x2021;Ö§ ŐˇÖ Ö?Ö¨ ŐĽ Ö&#x152;Ö˘Ö&#x2019;Ö Ö&#x2020;Ö&#x2019;Ö&#x203A; Ö&#x161;Ö§ Ö&#x201A;Ö Őˇ Ö&#x203A;ÖŤ ŐžÖ&#x17E;ŐŹŐ¤ Ö?Ö&#x;Ö&#x2019; ŐşÖ&#x2019; ŐžÖ&#x17E;ŐŹŐ¤ Ő¨Őž Ö?Ö¨ ŐĽ ŐşÖ&#x2019; Ö&#x2014;Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x152;Ö&#x161; Ő¨ŐšÖ&#x2018;Ö Ö&#x203A;Ö˘ Ő¤ ŐŞÖ&#x2DC;Ö­Ö&#x2014;Ö&#x2019; Ö?Ö&#x17E;ŐŞ Ö&#x17D;Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x17D;Ö&#x17E; ŐˇÖ§ Ő¨Ö&#x2DC;Ö Ö&#x2019;Ö­Ö&#x2014;Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x2C6; ŐśÖ&#x2019; Ő¨Ö&#x152; Ö&#x161;Ö&#x17D; ŐˇÖ§ Ö&#x152;Ö­Ö&#x2018;Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x2019; Ö&#x152;Ö­Ö&#x2019;Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x2019;Ö­Ö&#x2021;Ö&#x160;Ö&#x17E;ŐľŐĽ Ö&#x161;Ö§ Ö?Ö¨ ŐĽ Ő§Ö&#x17D; Ö&#x201A;Ö Őˇ Ö&#x203A;Ö˘ Ő¤ Ö?Ö¨ ŐĽ Ő¨Ö&#x152; Ö&#x161;Ö&#x17D; ŐˇÖ Ö&#x203A;ÖŁÖ&#x2C6;Ö&#x2018;Ö&#x161;Ö§ Ő¨Ö?Ö&#x17E;Ö&#x2019;Ö Ö&#x203A;Ö˘ Ő¤ ರ (Greetings! For the past 28 days, I was at the Breach Candy Hospital. I was

54 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; THE BRISBANE INDIAN TIMES, December, 2019

that delivered Rs 250 crores worldwide. Mardaani 2 is

diagnosed with pneumonia.

'RFWRUV ZDQWHG WKDW , ÂżUVW recover fully, and only then get discharged. Today, I have returned home. With the blessings of the Almighty and my parents, and your prayers, I am alright. My heartfelt gratitude to all.)

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Manoj Bajpayee makes historic win at 13th Asia PaciďŹ c Screen Awards BRISBANE, Australia: Indian star Manoj Bajpayee has ZRQ WKH $VLD 3DFLÂżF 6FUHHQ Award (APSA) for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in Bhonsle. The win, announced at the prestigious award ceremony in Brisbane, Australia, makes APSA history, ZLWK %DMSD\HH EHLQJ WKH ÂżUVW actor to win the category twice, having won for Aligarh in 2016.

In another record for India, this win marks a staggering four years in a row that an Indian performer has won in this category. In 2018 the award was won by Nawazuddin Siddiqui for his role in Manto, and in 2017 the award went to Rajkummar Rao for his role in Newton.

Also from India, the APSA Young Cinema Award has been won by emerging ,QGLDQ ÂżOPPDNHU 5LGKDP Janve whose feature The GoldLaden Sheep and The Sacred Mountain (Sona Dhwandi Bhed Te Suchha Pahad) was also nominated for Best Feature Film and Achievement in Cinematography. Directed and produced Janve and producer $NVKD\ 6LQJK WKH ÂżOP WHOOV WKH story of a remote mountainous culture under threat from modernity.

The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest accolade LQ ÂżOP WKH XQLTXHO\ $XVWUDOLDQ initiative ignites and celebrates the cinematic excellence of the 70 countries and areas of the region at a glittering red carpet ceremony in Brisbane in November.

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The award, a unique handcrafted glass vessel by Brisbane artist Joanna Bone, was accepted on the night by producer Jang Young-hwan.

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Adrian Schrinner said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Major HYHQWV VXFK DV WKH $VLD 3DFLÂżF Screen Awards contribute $150 million into Brisbaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and create thousands of local jobs. I would like to congratulate this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner for Best Picture, Bong Joon-ho, and all WKH RWKHU WDOHQWHG ÂżOPPDNHUV who were nominated. The calibre of entries this year has been outstanding, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to see highly-acclaimed $XVWUDOLDQ ÂżOPPDNHUV FRPSHWH alongside our international guests.â&#x20AC;?

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The Achievement in Directing APSA has gone to Adilkhan Yerzhanov for his Kazakh noir feature A Dark, Dark Man. Yerzhanov, who earlier in the week was the focus of the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chair session at the LQDXJXUDO $VLD 3DFLÂżF 6FUHHQ Forum, accepted the award on the night. It is his second award following the APSA NETPAC Development Prize win in 2013 (now the Young Cinema Award) for Constructors.

From the Philippines, Max Eigenmann has won the Best Performance by an Actress award for her role as a woman ÂżJKWLQJ WR IUHH KHU OLIH RI domestic violence in Verdict.

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Determining winners in 3 categories, the APSA Youth, Animation and Documentary International Jury was comprised of Indonesian auteur Garin Nugroho (chair), DZDUG ZLQQLQJ 6\ULDQ ÂżOP director and producer Diana El Jeiroudi and CEO of Animal Logic Zareh Nalbandian.

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rodd Rathjen has won the Best Youth Feature Film for Buoyancy, produced

by Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton and Rita Walsh. Set and shot in Cambodia, Buoyancy is WKH GHEXW IHDWXUH ÂżOP IURP Rathjen who accepted the award on the night.

Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko, Japan) has been named Best Animated Feature Film.

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Best Documentary Feature Film has been won by the Israeli production Advocate, from directors Rachel Leah Jones and Philippe BellaĂŻche.

The compelling work is the story of Jewish Israeli human rights lawyer Lea Tsemel who has defended Palestinians in the Israeli courts for 50 years.

The prestigious Cultural Diversity Award under the

patronage of UNESCO was awarded to Rona, Azimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mother (Islamic Republic of Iran, Afghanistan) by brothers Jamshid and Navid Mahmoudi.

This award, determined by the dedicated APSA Cultural Diversity International Jury, represents APSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founding partnership with UNESCO, and the shared goals of the two organisations in the protection and preservation of cultural identity.

Jury Chair is Palestinian ÂżOPPDNHU +DQ\ $EX Assad (APSA Cultural Diversity Award winner The Idol), with Lebanese documentarymaker and actress Zeina 'DFFDFKH DQG 'Ń­ŃŤQJ %tFK +ŇĽQK KHDG RI WKH &XOWXUH Unit at the UNESCO Bangkok 2IÂżFH The winner of the FIAPF (In ternational Federation of Film Producers Associations) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film goes to Katriel Schory, one RI WKH PRVW UHVSHFWHG ÂżJXUHV RI Israeli cinema. $Q LQGXVWU\ ÂżJXUH VLQFH the 1970s, Schory produced more than 150 titles through is production company BELFILMS LTD. However it was for his more than twenty year role as Executive Director

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APSA winning ÂżOPV 3DUDVLWH 5HSXEOLF RI .RU ea), Buoyancy (Australia), Verd ict (Philippines), Beanpole (Ru ssian Federation), Weathering with You (Japan) and It Must be Heaven (Palestine) are all their respective countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2IÂżFLDO 6XEPLVVLRQ IRU WKH 92nd Academy AwardsÂŽ International Feature Film Category, with Rona, Azimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mother Afghanistanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s submission for the 91st Academy AwardsÂŽ.

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United States of America) for REALITY BITES â&#x20AC;˘ Catherine Fitzgerald (New Zealand) for SWEET LIPS â&#x20AC;˘ Dechen Roder (Bhutan) for I, THE SONG 6RPH RI WKH WK $VLD 3DFLÂżF 6FUHHQ $ZDUGV :LQQHUV ZHUH %(67 )($785( ),/0 Parasite (Gisaengchung) Republic of Korea. Directed

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Human rights week screening event THE award-winning documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letter from Masanjiaâ&#x20AC;? moved viewers to tears A true story that changed history in China, it tells of a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary courage and hope despite the unimaginable horror he endured as a prisoner in a Chinese forced labour camp. :KDW DOVR KLW FORVH WR KRPH ZDV WKH ÂżOPÂśV H[SRVp of the human suffering behind products produced by forced labour in Chinese prisons that end up on store shelves in countries like Canada and the United States. Âł7KLV LV WKH PRVW GLIÂżFXOW ÂżOP ,ÂśYH PDGH VR far,â&#x20AC;? Vancouver-based director Leon Lee told the audience after the screening in a Q&A session that drew several rounds of applause and a standing ovation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partly because I was unable to return to China GXH WR WKH SUHYLRXV ÂżOPV , PDGH DQG RQ WKH RWKHU Call 07 3865 6533

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