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 »

VALUATION NSW EXTENDS GRADUATE PROGRAM

Sydney; Media Release, Department of planning, housing and infrastructure, 18 March 2024: Exciting opportunities are being offered to launch a new career with NSW’s valuation agency, Valuation NSW, offering up to seven... Read more »

NSW HONOURS MULTICULTURAL CHAMPIONS AT ANNUAL HARMONY DINNER

Sydney, Media Release by Multicultural NSW; 15 March 2024: A Karenni refugee who provided interpreting services in Coffs Harbour, a Polish language teacher, and a young Human Rights Advocate were just three... Read more »

CELEBRATING NSW’S DIVERSE CULTURES DURING MULTICULTURAL MARCH

Sydney, Media Release Multicultural NSW, 8 March 2024: NSW’s successful multicultural society is on show this month, as NSW celebrates Multicultural March, a testament to our diverse, harmonious and multicultural society. Dozens... Read more »

GROUNDBREAKING CHILDREN’S BRAIN CANCER THERAPY GETS TGA APPROVAL

Media Release, 4 March 2024: Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) has welcomed a recent approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of the Novartis targeted therapy drug Tafinlar + Mekinist, which has proven... Read more »

WORLD OBESITY DAY: Public health groups slam lack of action in tackling Australia’s growing obesity crisis

Media Release, Food for Health Alliance, 4 March 2024: This World Obesity Day, Food for Health Alliance has singled out government inaction on tackling Australia’s growing obesity crisis, with little progress made... Read more »

SRI LANKA ICED TEA TASTING AT THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, CANBERRA – 2024

Canberra, Press Release, 28 February 2024: The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra participated in the “National Multicultural Festival 2024” in Canberra organised by the ACT government, for the second consecutive year... Read more »

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 »