DO MUSLIMS TRULY DESERVE TO CELEBRATE EID AMIDST SUFFERING AND TURMOIL?

Do Muslims truly deserve to celebrate Eid when their brethren across the world are being massacred, oppressed, and starved? The plight of the Muslim world, from Palestine to Pakistan, demands urgent attention... Read more »

AUSTRALIA HEADS TO THE POLLS: KEY ISSUES AND PARTY PROMISES FOR MAY 3 ELECTION

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 28 March, 2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced that the federal election will take place on May 3. In a significant political move, Albanese... Read more »

Tariffs, Trade, Defence and Tensions: Will Trump Redefining US -Australia Relations

As Trump’s US prioritizes economic advantage over historical alliances, Australia must decide whether to continue as a loyal partner or evolve into a more independent geopolitical force …….. By Syed Atiq ul... Read more »

WHO WILL CHANGE THE LIVES OF COMMON AUSTRALIANS?

The upcoming federal election presents a critical moment for Australia. With the cost-of-living crisis deepening, housing affordability deteriorating, and essential services becoming more expensive, common Australians are desperate for real leadership….. By Syed... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON MEDICARE, BULK BILLING AND GENERAL PRACTICE

Report by AMA Media, 23 Feb 2025: Statement by President Australian Medical Association (AMA) President Dr McMullen: Today, we’ve seen the largest announcement of funding for general practice since the advent of... Read more »

‘NO GOING BACK’: GREENPEACE APPLAUDS ALBANESE GOV’S INVESTMENT

SYDNEY, Thursday 20 February 2025 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Albanese government’s announcement of a new Green Iron Fund in Whyalla today, a move it says will support workers as... Read more »

Axi Launches New Edge Score Explainer to Empower Traders with Personalised Insights and Performance Tracking

SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a leading global provider of online trading services, is excited to announce the launch of a new and enhanced feature for its Axi Select... Read more »

TRUMP’S DIPLOMATIC GAMBLE: A BUSINESSMAN’S APPROACH TO DOMESTIC & GLOBAL POLITICS

[It is becoming increasingly clear that Trump lacks the nuanced diplomatic skills traditionally required for managing global affairs. Instead, he approaches international politics with a business mindset, prioritizing monetary and commercial gains... Read more »

CAN TRUMP IGNORE INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND DEPLOY US FORCES IN PALESTINE?

The future of Gaza cannot be dictated by external powers with vested interests. The international community must demand accountability for Israel’s actions and ensure that Gaza’s reconstruction is led by Palestinians, not... Read more »

WE STAND UNITED AS A MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY WITH OUR JEWISH BROTHERS AND SISTERS

Media Release by Multicultural NSW, Thursday, 30 January 2025. The investigation into a caravan containing explosives in Dural is nothing short of horrifying. The escalation of this planned, violent anti-semitic attack is abhorrent... Read more »

A NEW AUSTRALIA DAY: A PATH TO UNITY AND RECONCILIATION

On Australia Day by Syed Atiq ul Hassan [The journey toward reconciliation requires a collective effort to address historical injustices and create a more inclusive society. Providing Indigenous Australians with a meaningful... Read more »

FROM HISTORICAL HOSTILITIES TO PRESENT-DAY CHALLENGES: AFGHAN-PAKISTAN RELATIONS AND INDIA’S ROLE

Another Crucial Factor in Regional Dynamics: Arch Indo-Pak Relations Resolving Pakistan’s internal governance crisis is key to addressing external challenges. Empowering democratic institutions and allowing leaders who genuinely represent the people to... Read more »

THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE HALAL INDUSTRY

NOTE: This article is derived from the author’s video presentation as a speaker at the Thailand Halal Assembly (THA) 2024. [Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool, offering solutions to... Read more »

AAM AND ANIC CONCERNED WITH MEDIA DOUBLE STANDARDS

Media Release by AAM and ANIC, 17 Dec 2024: The Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) and the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) are troubled and deeply concerned following the lack of reporting from... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN INNOVATORS SET FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIONS

Teams developing hydrogels for more effective reconstructive surgeries, advancing next-generation solar cell manufacturing, creating novel rare-earth magnets, using artificial intelligence (AI) to help design carbon neutral construction methods and establishing a hydrogen... Read more »

GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION: VALUES, RIGHTS, AND HARMONY

The younger generation, especially in the East, stands at a critical juncture. They are the inheritors of a rich cultural heritage but also face the pressure of aligning with the fast-paced demands... Read more »

NSW GOVERNMENT EXTENDS SAFE PLACES FOR FAITH COMMUNITIES GRANTS DEADLINE

Media Release by : Kerri-Ann Hobbs, Multicultural NSW, 13 December 2024: In response to feedback from communities, the NSW Government has extended the application deadline for the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants... Read more »

WEATHER’ IT’S HOT, OR NOT: AUSSIES OVERINDULGE AT CHRISTMAS

Media Release, University of South Australia, 12 Dec 2024: When December hits, Christmas celebrations start. But before you indulge too much in after work drinks or summer soirees, beware: new UniSA research... Read more »

GOVERNMENT URGED TO PRIORITISE OBESITY PREVENTION

Weight overtakes tobacco as leading risk factor for burden of disease  Media Release by Lauren Zammit, Cancel Council Victoria, 12 Dec 2024: Food for Health Alliance is urging the Australian Government to... Read more »

ECCNSW Condemns Recent Violent Attacks on Jewish Community in Melbourne and Sydney

Media Release by Esther Lozano, ECCNSW, 11 Dec 2024:  The Ethnic Communities Council of NSW (ECCNSW) condemns in the strongest possible terms recent incidents of violence against the Jewish community both in... Read more »

CSIRO, OXITEC TO TACKLE DISEASE-SPREADING MOSQUITOES THREATENING MAINLAND AUSTRALIA

CSIRO News Release, 10 DECEMBER 2024: A new venture, Oxitec Australia, is taking on two of the deadliest virus-carrying mosquitos in the Pacific region – Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – to fight the spread... Read more »

HEALTH FUNDS WILL WORK WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH GOLD COVER

Private Healthcare Australia, Media Release, 9 Dec 2024:  Health funds will work with the Federal Government to thoroughly examine problems with Gold health insurance products following the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s public statement today.... Read more »

A HEALTHY DIET HELPS THE WEIGHTY BATTLE WITH CHRONIC PAIN

Media Release, isentia, 9 Dec 2024: Chronic pain is an acute and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while pain interventions are available, many people struggle without treatment at all.... Read more »

LANDCARE AUSTRALIA ON THE SEARCH FOR SOIL HEROES!

$20,000 Prize Available for Australian Soil Health Experts Thursday 5 December 2024: On World Soil Health Day: Landcare Australia has opened nominations for the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award. Back for the... Read more »