TECH COUNCIL LAUNCHES VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Opening pathways to tech jobs for more young Australians 22 February 2024, Sydney, Media Release from Tech Council of Australia: The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) was joined by the Hon. Amanda... Read more »

MINNS LABOR GOVERNMENT NEGLECTS MULTICULTURAL MEDIA

Sydney (Media Release from NSW Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism, 21 Feb 2024): During yesterday’s Budget Estimates, Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper, once again demonstrated his lack of understanding when it comes to... Read more »

ID Support NSW launches translated identity protection sessions for Arabic and Vietnamese speakers

Sydney (Press Release Department of Customer Services, 22 Feb 2024): To address rising concerns among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities about how they can keep their personal information protected, ID Support... Read more »

FIRE AND RESCUE NSW CONTAINS CHEMICAL SPILL AT HIGH SCHOOL IN HURSTVILLE NSW

Press Release Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), Feb 21, 2024: crews have contained a chemical spill at a school in Sydney’s south, which caused 28 people to feel unwell this afternoon. A... Read more »

FIRE AND RESCUE NSW FIREFIGHTERS SAVE RESIDENTS FROM BURNING UNIT BLOCK

Parramatta (Press Release FRNSW, 21 Feb 2024): Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used ladders to rescue six people from their balconies as fire erupted in a unit block in Sydney’s... Read more »

INTERNATIONAL OUTCRY OVER RIGGED PAKISTANI ELECTIONS: Pakistani Australians Appeal to Australian Leadership

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia, Feb 21, 2024 In the wake of the recently held Pakistani elections on February 8, 2024, international observers have denounced the process as heavily rigged.... Read more »

DOZENS OF ASYLUM-SEEKERS FROM PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH LAND IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Tribune International, 16 Feb 2024 by Syed Atiq ul Hassan: A group of approximately 30 asylum-seekers hailing from Pakistan and Bangladesh made a perilous journey by boat from Indonesia and were discovered... Read more »

CONCERNS RAISED BY AUSTRALIA REGARDING PAKISTAN’S ELECTIONS

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Several prominent democratic nations, including Australia, have voiced their concerns regarding the recent elections in Pakistan, held on February 8. The Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued... Read more »

UNVEILING DECEPTION: Tactics Employed to Thwart Imran Khan and PTI in the Electoral Arena

Fraudulence and fudging in the Election Process to Block Imran Khan and his PTI “Concerns Mount as International Observers Question Legitimacy of Pakistani Election Results” By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia... Read more »

Empowering Australia’s First Nation

On Australia Day by Syed Atiq ul Hassan The first nation (indigenous – Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders) Australians view ‘Australia Day’ as a foundation day for the destruction of their culture and centuries-old... Read more »

SEA OF LIGHT SHINES IN TOWN HALL (Parramatta)

A mesmerising interactive installation exploring the connection between the land and sea will light up the Great Hall within the newly reopened Parramatta Town Hall throughout January. The Sea of Light exhibition,... Read more »

MINNS GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER SAFETY, SECURITY AND RESILIENCE FOR FAITH GROUPS ACROSS NSW

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 The Minns Government is delivering on our commitment to protect our multifaith community. Faith groups can now apply for a share of $15 million to upgrade safety and... Read more »

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service – 2023 END OF YEAR MESSAGE

This year has been another busy year with many challenges and great accomplishments. We would like to thank you for all your support and collaboration in delivering important health information to culturally... Read more »

YEAR ENDING MESSAGE OF CEO, MULTICULTURAL NSW

As the year draws to a close, Multicultural NSW would like to take this opportunity to thank the many community stakeholders we’ve collaborated with this year. We acknowledge your advice and support... Read more »

A Migration Strategy for Australia – NEW STRATEGY POLICY RELEASED

Australia now has a strategy for its migration system.​ The Government’s Migration Strategy was released on 11 December 2023 and outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system, with a policy roadmap... Read more »

PARRAMATTA’S NEW FRONT DOOR REVEALED – CHARLES STREET SQUARE OFFICIALLY OPENED

Parramatta (Press Release by Parramatta Council, 27 Nov 2023): The new gateway to the heart of global Sydney has been unveiled with today’s official opening of Parramatta’s Charles Street Square. Adjacent to... Read more »

HUGE PROTEST AND RALLY IN SYDNEY CBD TO SUPPORT FREE PALESTINE AND CONDEMN GENOCIDE OF PEOPLE OF GAZA

Sydney (Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Tribune International, Australia, November 26, 2023): Again, in a powerful display of solidarity, thousands of human rights activists convened in Sydney’s Central Business District today to... Read more »

DOMINANT AUSSIES CLINCH 2023 WORLD CUP WITH STRATEGIC BRILLIANCE

Report and Analysis by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia The Australian cricket team demonstrated their supremacy by winning the ICC Men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 with remarkable maturity and a... Read more »

A MORE CERTAIN FUTURE FOR THOUSANDS OF SOLE PRACTITIONERS

Media Release from Law Society of NSW, 14 Nov 2023: A new online form developed by the Law Society of NSW is allowing thousands of the state’s solicitors who run small practices to... Read more »

THOUSANDS UNITE, AGAIN TODAY IN SYDNEY FOR PEACE IN PALESTINE

Report and Analysis by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 12 November, 2023 Since October 7, 2023, thousands of Sydney residents have joined weekly peace and free Palestine rallies, expressing solidarity against the ongoing... Read more »

WESTMEAD HOSPITAL LAUNCHES AUSTRALIA’S FIRST AUGMENTED REALITY HOSPITAL TOUR

Westmead (Sydney), Media Release Western Sydney Local Health District, 10 Nov, 2023: Westmead Hospital is launching Australia’s first Augmented Reality (AR) hospital tour, as part of the hospital’s 45th birthday celebrations. AR... Read more »

TERRORISM HAS NO RELIGION: A Call for Understanding and Peace

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia, 6 Nov. 2023 Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s statement condemning the ongoing brutal attacks by Israeli forces in Gaza deserves praise for its unwavering stance on the... Read more »

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST TRUE DIAGONAL BRIDGE OPENS IN PARRAMATTA

Parramatta (Media Release, 31 Oct 2023): A striking new gateway into the City of Parramatta is now complete with the official opening of Alfred Street Bridge today. The Alfred Street Bridge is... Read more »

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES?

Sydney (The Pulse health news, 19 Oct 2003):Westmead Hospital’s Kavita Varshney, international disaster medicine expert, is here to help. From a medical student training at Westmead Hospital, to the newly appointed Chair... Read more »