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People across the world attended events over the weekend to show solidarity with the victims and denounce religious hatred. From New Zealand to India, and Pakistan to Israel, mourners and protesters organised memorial services, vigils and rallies to stand together in the spirit of social cohesion. Religious and political leaders of Australia got together for a service in Sydney's St. Mary's Cathedral on March 17 to spread the message of love and tolerance. 

What NSW voters want from the new government after March 23 elections? It is mainly too growing traffic, high rise buildings, congestion, better health facilities, and parental visas.

Hear what some Punjabi speaking voters in NSW told us, about what they think are the critical issues in the upcoming NSW elections

Hear what some Punjabi speaking voters in NSW told us, about what they think are the critical issues in the upcoming NSW elections

The countdown to the 32nd National Sikh Games, being held in Melbourne from April 19 to 21, has well and truly begun. With almost exactly a month to go before they begin, the organisers have told SBS Punjabi that these will be the ‘biggest and best’ Games yet, with over 3,000 athletes and crowds of 120,000 spectators expected to attend.

The countdown to the 32nd National Sikh Games, being held in Melbourne from April 19 to 21, has well and truly begun. With almost exactly a month to go before they begin, the organisers have told SBS Punjabi that these will be the ‘biggest and best’ Games yet, with over 3,000 athletes and crowds of 120,000 spectators expected to attend.

"Labor will make public transport free for children, won’t build more toll roads, will invest further $3 billion to fix current city rail issues" says Jodi McKay, Shadow Transport Minister of NSW, in the lead up to the state elections.

Aruna Chandrala, the Labor candidate for NSW Upper House describes herself as a 'champion community worker who has provided help and support on many community matters like accidental deaths and repatriating the bodies back to India.'

Aruna Chandrala, the Labor candidate for NSW Upper House describes herself as a 'champion community worker who has provided help and support on many community matters like accidental deaths and repatriating the bodies back to India.'

Pallavi Sinha is an Australian born Indian-origin candidate for NSW Upper House endorsed by the Liberal Party. She tells SBS Punjabi that the primary job of the Legislative Council is to review policies and processes, "and this is the kind of work that matches my profile as a lawyer and policy maker."