AUSTRALIA UNITED: COUNTERING PAULINE HANSON’S POLITICS OF DIVISION

[Australians have earned respect globally for their acceptance of diversity. Our multiculturalism is celebrated and seen as a defining characteristic of our nation……] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Pauline Hanson’s recent interview... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT URGED TO ACT AS UK MOVES TO BAN JUNK FOOD ADS ON TV AND ONLINE

Media Release, Food For Health Alliance, by Lauren Zammit: Food for Health Alliance is urging the Australian Government to take swift action to protect children from unhealthy food and drink advertising. This... Read more »

ANNUAL MILAAD-UN-NABI EVENT EMPOWERS WOMEN IN SYDNEY

Sydney, Australia, Tribune International Report – September 14, 2024. The 26th annual Milad-un-Nabi celebration exclusively for women took place at the exquisite Maharaja Restaurant function hall in Padstow, NSW, on Saturday, September... Read more »

RESULTS TIMETABLE: 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Voting will close today at 6pm across the state for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections.  Sydney (Press Release, NSW Electoral Commission, 14 Sep 2024): Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Dr Matthew Phillips... Read more »

REAL DEMOCRACY: A REFLECTION ON GLOBAL STANDARDS AND PAKISTAN’S DILEMMA

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 11 Sep 2024, Australia: A three-day International Land Défense Weapons Conference is currently underway in Melbourne, Australia’s largest industrial hub. This event sees the participation of government and... Read more »

NSW ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRIORITISES SAFETY AND TRANSPARENCY AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Sydney (Media Release, NSW Electoral Commission, 9 Sep 2024): The NSW Electoral Commission has launched a suite of measures to deliver the 2024 NSW Local Government elections safely and transparently in an environment... Read more »

NOMINATE AN UNSUNG COMMUNITY HERO NOW

Sydney; Multicultural NSW, Media Release by Kerri-Ann Hobbs, 6 Sep 2024: Do you know someone in your community who shows outstanding leadership, innovation and community connection in promoting social cohesion and harmony across NSW?... Read more »

PRE-POLL OPENS TOMORROW: 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

Voting in the 2024 NSW Local Government elections will begin across the state from tomorrow, Saturday, 7 September.  Sydney (NSW Election Commission Release, Tribune Report, 6 Sep 2024): Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner... Read more »

Australia in the world’s top ten most prolific gambling nations of 2024

Canada is the most active gambling nation of 2024, with 48.6% of the population estimated to have participated in online gambling by the end of 2024. Australia ranks third. Other countries in... Read more »

AUSTRALIANS WITH HEALTH INSURANCE WILL NOT LOSE ACCESS TO PRIVATE HOSPITALS

Sydney (Media Release by Private Health Care Australia, 4 Sep 2024): Australians with health insurance will not lose access to private hospitals, despite a scare campaign launched today by Healthscope and its... Read more »

FORREST PERSONNEL JOINS COACT NETWORK, STRENGTHENING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ACROSS WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Media Release, 2 Sep 2024; CoAct is excited to welcome WA’s leading community employment specialist, Forrest Personnel, to its national network of not-for-profit service partners. As of 2 September 2024, Forrest Personnel... Read more »

ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE WILL CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF STUDENTS GOT TALENT

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR STUDENTS GOT TALENT Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate the return of Students Got Talent, the talent show for both local and international tertiary students, to the Dunstan Playhouse stage... Read more »

2024 NSW Councils’ Elections: A PLEA FOR PALESTINIAN ADVOCACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Hello members of the Multicultural Communities of NSW: On Saturday, 14 September 2024, the NSW Electoral Commission will be conducting elections for councillors across 126 of the 128 local government councils in... Read more »

MULTICULTURAL NSW – COMMUNITY-LED PROJECTS

Media Release, Multicultural NSW, 27 Aug 2024: The NSW Government is investing in community harmony and social cohesion through the Stronger Together program, which aims to empower cross-cultural collaboration. Community organisations are... Read more »

OPENING DOORS OF HOPE: AUSTRALIA’S STAND ON GAZA ASYLUM SEEKERS

[The people of Gaza are among the most tormented and annihilated on the planet. Their need for refuge is undeniable. Australia, a nation built on principles of human dignity and equality, must... Read more »

SHARED DREAMS: INDIGENOUS VOICES AND AUSTRALIA’S MULTICULTURAL LANDSCAPE

Since colonization and infrastructure development, the Australian government has worked to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, though most of the times under the control of White Australian ministers. Despite these efforts,... Read more »

H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza

OUT BREAK, Aug 3, 2024: Australian Government Notification, Animal and plant pests and diseases. H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza High pathogenicity avian influenza, or bird flu, is a viral disease of birds... Read more »

THE EXPERTS BEHIND THE ATHLETES SHARE THE SCIENCE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE

University of South Australia, media release by Annabel Mansfield, 1 August 2024: As the Olympics draw inspiration and wonder into how athletes manage to achieve such a high level of success and... Read more »

PROTESTS CONTINUE IN BANGLADESH DESPITE COURT’S REVERSAL OF CONTROVERSIAL DECISION

Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Tribune International (Australia), 22 July 2024. After significant turmoil on the streets of major Bangladeshi cities, where dozens were killed and hundreds injured, daily business activities... Read more »

RISE OF ALCOHOL PRODUCTS WITH ‘HEALTH-WASH’ MARKETING MASKING REAL DANGER

Cancer Council is calling for urgent government action to protect the community from virtue marketing on alcohol packaging, as newly published research shows there are more ‘health washing’ and ‘green washing’ claims... Read more »

WORKPLACE BULLYING IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IS WEARING WOMEN DOWN

Workplace bullying against women in Pakistan is driving emotional exhaustion and job dissatisfaction among female workers, new research reveals. Media Release by Melissa Keogh, UniSA: A University of South Australia study found that... Read more »

PALESTINE RECOGNITION STANCE: LABOR EXPELS FEMALE SENATOR OF AFGHAN DESCENT

[She is the first Muslim woman parliamentarian in Australia to wear a hijab. Known for her eloquence and natural political talent, she speaks fearlessly both inside and outside Parliament……. By Syed Atiq... Read more »

DEMOCRACY SHOULD MOVE BEYOND AGING POLITICIANS

US Presidential debate opens the Pandora box…….. by Syed Atiq ul Hassan  2024 is proving to be a pivotal year for elections worldwide, marking a notable shift in the political landscape of... Read more »

AUSTRALIA MUST IMPROVE HOW OUR FOOD IS MADE, LABELLED & MARKETED

Cancer Council of Victoria, Media Release, 4 July 2024: Food for Health Alliance has welcomed the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes’ recommendations for the Australian Government to protect children from junk food... Read more »