HISTORIC JALSA DEFIES ALL OBSTACLES – CONGRATULATIONS, PAKISTAN!

Sydney Australia: Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, September 8, 2024: Despite relentless government efforts to stifle public expression, including road blockages and barricades scattered throughout Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the resilient spirit... 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 »

A POLITE APPEAL TO ALL PAKISTANIS!

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, PTI will hold a historic rally and public gathering (Jalsa) in Islamabad. This event is not just a rally and jalsa for the survival of PTI or... 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF: TURMOIL IN BANGLADESH

[The political landscape in Bangladesh remains fraught with tension. As Sheikh Hasina continues her tenure as Prime Minister, the challenges to her leadership grow more pronounced. The quota system protests are just... 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 »

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 »

SYDNEY THUNDER LAUNCHES HISTORIC TAPE-BALL CRICKET EVENT

Tribune’s Report (by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 29 June 2024). In a vibrant and culturally rich celebration, Cricket NSW and Sydney Thunder unveiled the Tape-Ball Cricket competition at the iconic Cricket Central,... Read more »

PARENTS URGED TO BOOK IN FREE FLU VACCINATION FOR KIDS AS CASES RISE

Press Release, Victoria State Government, Dept of Health, 26 June 2024: Victorian parents are being urged to book their children in for their free flu vaccination, as cases of the virus surge... Read more »

SCIENTISTS WELCOME INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL BOARD

Press Release, Science & Technology Australia, 26 June 2024:  Australian research will be powerfully boosted, and researchers strongly supported by the appointment of the inaugural Board of the Australian Research Council, announced... Read more »

Private Health Insurance and Older Australians

National Seniors Australia, Media Release, 20 June 2024: Complex, inequitable and unaffordable but utterly important. New research by National Seniors Australia (NSA) reveals a myriad of issues with Private Health Insurance (PHI)... Read more »

SAUDI ARABIA CONFIRMS 550 PILGRIM DEATHS DURING HAJJ DUE TO EXTREME HEAT WAVES

Tribune Report, 18 June 2024:Diplomatic sources in Saudi Arabia confirmed on Tuesday 18 June 2024 that at least 550 pilgrims died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat-related issues, as... Read more »

A BUDGET INVESTMENT IN A FAIRER AND MORE MODERN RENTAL MARKET

Sydney (NSW Government Media Release by Marnie Procter , 16 June 2024): The 2024-25 NSW Budget will establish a NSW Rental Taskforce to help deliver the Minns Labor Government’s plan to build better... Read more »

HAMOODUR RAHMAN COMMISSION REPORT

HAMOODUR RAHMAN COMMISSION REPORT Every Pakistani and Bangladeshi should read this eye-opening report on the actions of the Pakistan Army in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971. It details the acts of... Read more »

Boosting safety and security in our faith communities

Sydney, NSW Government, 23 May 2024; The NSW Government is delivering on its promise to ensure places of worship across the state are safer and more secure through the Safe Places for Faith... Read more »

EARLIER INTERVENTION SERVICES A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARDS VITAL STRUCTURAL REFORM

Melbourne, Beyond Blue Release, 14 May 2024; The Federal Government’s commitment to earlier intervention will give more Australians access to mental health support while relieving some pressure on the system, says Beyond... Read more »

WHAT AGE CAN A CHILD START TUTORING?

Across Australia, an increasing number of children are experiencing learning issues as a result of post-COVID school closures and a rise in the occurrence of learning difficulties. According to Michael Black, founder... Read more »