Indian man to get 'Australian of the Year Local Hero' award
Indian-origin cab driver Tejinder Pal Singh will be presented with an award in the '2017 Local-Hero' category as part of 'Australian of the Year Award' on January 25, 2017, for contributing to the community through his initiative 'Food Van'. Singh distributes around 80 kilograms of food every month, funded from his own money, to the needy through his 'Food Van'.