Bodies found on Antigoni Ct, Warrandyte, Melbourne: Bizarre twist as cops reveal theory and family break silence – By WAYNE FLOWER Source :  Daily Mail Australia Doyne Caspersz and wife Marlene found dead in their home Cops not treating deaths as suspicious Do you know more? Email tips@dailymail.com  An elderly couple have died in what police have described as ‘misadventure’ on a street known as ‘Millionaires Row’ in Melbourne‘s north-east.  Police made the grim discovery of a man and a woman’s bodies at a double storey home on Antigoni Court, Warrandyte about 9.30am on Tuesday. A police source told Daily Mail Australia that the deaths were not being treated as suspicious and claimed that the pair had died tragically via ‘misadventure’. The couple have since been identified as Doyne Caspersz and his wife Marlene.  Grief-stricken family members of the couple were angry when they arrived at the Antigoni Court home on Tuesday where an ...

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Flags of Royal-Thomian big match displayed on SriLankan flight – By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Source : dailymirror The SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Melbourne proudly displayed the two flags of the 145th Royal Thomian big match. SriLankan Airlines reported a large contingent of supporters from both sides flying down from Melbourne aboard the aircraft, showcasing true patriotic spirit. The flags were taken down before the aircraft A330-300 commenced flight from Melbourne. ...

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From Mumbai to Melbourne: Omkar Vechalekar Pursuing cricket dreams in Australia Source Credit: Cricket Australia Multicultural Media – eLanka As part of the Multicultural Action Plan to foster diversity and inclusivity, Cricket Australia is proud to announce the launch of “People in Cricket” Season 2. This initiative aims to spotlight the remarkable journeys of multicultural cricket enthusiasts contributing to Australian cricket. Building upon the success of Season 1, which unveiled the untold stories of nine passionate South Asians making strides in Australian cricket, Season 2 will introduce 10 more individuals from diverse backgrounds who are making valuable contributions across the country. Among these inspiring individuals is Omkar Vechalekar, whose journey from Mumbai to Melbourne reflects his unwavering dedication to the sport. Embracing cricket as his primary language, Omkar currently serves as a Multicultural Participation Specialist at Cricket Victoria. In his role, Omkar not only bridges connections between multicultural communities and ...

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MELBOURNE OBSC RUGBY Source : SPC OBSC Melbourne: Newsletter – Summer 2023-2024 THE KINGSWOOD RUGBY TOURNAMENT(18/11/2023) Congratulations to the boys on a great job and all the hard work put in…not forgetting our sponsors and everyone behind the scenes who contributed. The Peterites were so close to the Championship final and it came down to a coin toss !!!! The boys won against Trinity and Royal in the preliminary rounds and then came up against the Rajans in the championship semi-final, securing a draw. Unfortunately, the tournament rules say that in this situation the match will be decided on a coin toss which went against the Pete’s. The championship was won by Wesley. We will be back next year for that championship cup !!!!! After the match, the team gathered at “The Attic “ in Pinewood to socialise and groove to the beat of DJ LUVD A noteworthy mention goes to ...

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 Seventy Sixth Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka is celebrated in Melbourne – Photos by Johann Jayasinha (SNNI) Australia The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, along with the Sri Lankan Community in Melbourne organized a grand ceremony to celebrate the 76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka on 04th February, 2024 at the Box Hill Town Hall. Chief Guest Hon. Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Government Services, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Public and Active Transport, Hon. John Pesutto, Leader of Opposition and Ms. Cassandra Fernando, Federal Member for Holt, spoke on the occasion.  All of them highlighted and congratulated Sri Lanka on its progress over the past years, and recognized the importance of friendly relations between Victoria and Sri Lanka. The speakers also recognized the important contributions of the Sri Lankan community in Melbourne. Guests also included former and present members of Victorian Parliament, Deputy Chairperson and ...

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Victor Melder – Sri Lanka Independence Commemoration event in Melbourne – Award to Victor Melder For His Services to the Community and Sri Lanka in Australia. At the Sri Lanka Independence Commemoration event in Melbourne, Last Sunday,  Victor was given an award by the Consul General for his services to the Community and Sri Lanka in Australia. We at eLanka are so proud of your award and thank you also for the great service you do to the community! As they we say in Australia, “Good on Ya Victor” Love and Blessings. eLanka Team Best Wishes from Gamini Dissanayake, Minister from Sri Lanka. Gamini Dissanayake, Minister from Sri Lanka A man is attached to many things. Attachments though leading to sorrow in the end are the living reality of life. Amongst these many attachments, the most noble are the attachments to one’s family and to one’s country. You have left ...

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Goodbye Desmond Brohier, A True Family Man And Friend For Life – By Lawrence Machado Some friendships last for lifetime and so it was with Desmond Brohier, a one-in-a-million friend. My heart is breaking as I pen these lines to farewell him from this world. I know he is not in pain anymore and he died in his sleep in his own bed, which is a blessing. Yet, the ache is there. It will be much more for his grieving son Shannon, Mum, siblings Jerome and Elorine, and their families. But I am consoled we never lost touch despite being oceans apart and you are at peace now. All your cousins, uncles, aunties, relations, in-laws and many friends around the world are united in our grief at losing an amazing companion who was there for us at all times. Desmond, my wife Roshan and I have been very close and ...

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Antonians in Melbourne joined Rev Fr Hilarion O.S.B in celebrations of his Golden Jubilee of priesthood and thanked him for his dedicated services to the College. The former Principal of our College served more than 25 years as a priest at St. Anthony’s, 10 years of which he served as Principal – 1994 to 2004.  In his final year, he headed the organising of our 150 years celebrations. Fr. Hilarion celebrated a thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of his 50th Anniversary of Priesthood on 10th December, Sunday at St. Michael’s Church, Berwick at 10.30am. In his homily, he prayed and thanked God and all those who were connected to his ministry. His wish was that he may live as long as he lived for the glory of God. After mass, the Parish hosted him to a sumptuous morning tea. The Antonians were also involved. President, Askok Ariyaratnam spoke on behalf of the ...

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