A bold new initiative is creating pathways for the next generation of diverse media talent — and it’s completely free. The Back Cover Youth Creatives Training Hub, supported by the Victorian Government, is offering a series of hands-on workshops in journalism, podcasting, videography and digital content creation. The program is […]
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A racist banner displayed by members of the neo-Nazi group, the National Socialist Network (NSN), at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne has been condemned as “cowardly” by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The group, reportedly gathered in the early hours of June 1, unfurled the offensive banner beneath the shopping centre’s […]
Thrive Festival launches open call for food vendors, performers and fashion creatives ahead of landmark celebration of culture, creativity and community. Melbourne is gearing up to host one of its most vibrant cultural celebrations this spring, with the inaugural Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival set to take over Federation Square on […]
At the heart of Canberra, the Rex Hotel came alive with the vibrant rhythms, tantalising aromas, and colourful costumes of Africa as dignitaries, ambassadors, and members of the African diaspora gathered to celebrate Africa Day. This annual celebration, held on May 25 to mark the founding of the Organization of […]
Melbourne has long been celebrated as one of the world’s most multicultural cities, and its latest addition, Koreatown, further cements this reputation. The opening of this vibrant precinct marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its diverse communities and fostering multicultural connections. Located in Healeys Lane, […]
For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs curated a public image of glamour, wealth, and success — a hip-hop mogul turned fashion icon, media tycoon, and master of reinvention. But in a starkly different portrait presented to jurors this week, prosecutors described Combs not as a cultural powerhouse but as a predator […]
From Buzzword to Movement Sustainable fashion isn’t just trending — it’s transforming the industry. What used to be a niche concern is now a full-blown movement, driven by consumers who want more than fast fashion’s cheap thrills and environmental hangover. Globally, the sustainable fashion market was worth USD $8.1 billion […]
As African culture experiences a global resurgence—spanning viral Afrobeats dance trends, traditional food challenges on social media, and a renewed interest in indigenous knowledge systems—South African designer Hlumelo Nyaluza is determined to ensure that luxury fashion is part of the movement. Through his avant-garde handbag label, he is blending centuries-old […]
Pope Francis’ journey from the streets of Flores, a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Vatican, is a remarkable tale. Born in 1936, Jorge Bergoglio was raised in a middle-class family of Italian Catholic immigrants. Bergoglio defied his mother’s wish for him to become a medical doctor and chose instead to […]
The yellow carpet shimmered beneath strappy heels and glittering gowns at the Sydney Women’s International Film Festival (SWIFF) on Friday night — but beneath the glamour was a simmering frustration. For the fifth year in a row, women in film gathered at Moore Park not just to celebrate their work, […]
