Over four carefully orchestrated days, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Australia with a visit that felt less like a traditional tour and more like a statement — deliberate, polished and impossible to ignore. From Sydney Harbour to Melbourne’s inner west, every appearance was calibrated for impact. Cameras followed. […]
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African and multicultural families across Melbourne will gather in the city’s southeast this Saturday to celebrate children’s rights, cultural pride, and community connection at the Day of the African Child event hosted by the African Women and Families Network (AWAFN). The community celebration will take place on March 21 from […]
Does the world need another biography of Rupert Murdoch? It depends what it has to say and who has written it. Bonfire of the Murdochs, by journalist Gabriel Sherman, looks promising. He made his name with an exhaustively researched biography of long-running Fox News head and serial sexual harasser, Roger […]
Gay and bisexual people in Australia are being targeted in violent attacks facilitated through dating and social media apps. A recent investigation by the ABC revealed several hate crimes involving Islamic State sympathisers bashing gay and bisexual boys in Sydney, including some they had met on Wizz, which markets itself as an app for […]
The fallout from the TikTok Awards has intensified, with a leading human rights lawyer warning that the treatment of Black creators at last week’s event may amount to racial discrimination under Australian law. The new legal analysis comes as more creators, including a nominated model, step forward with fresh claims […]
TikTok has issued an apology and launched an investigation after Black Australian creators alleged they were excluded and denied photography opportunities at the TikTok Awards held on Wednesday night in Sydney. Creators say they were stopped from accessing the red carpet, told their photos “were not needed,” and watched as […]
Federation Square came alive on Saturday as thousands gathered for the inaugural Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and community. Under clear blue skies and warm sunshine, attendees were treated to a day filled with live music, dance, fashion and storytelling that captured the essence of […]
Migrant, refugee and First Nations women will gain free access to vital legal, health and community services when the Thrive: Multicultural Women’s Festival takes over Federation Square on Saturday, 1 November. Organised by Back Cover Media and supported by the Victorian Government, the free event will combine live cultural performances […]
Australia has made strides in gender equality at work, but racism remains one of corporate Australia’s biggest blind spots. The new Business in Colour Awards aim to change that. Launching this November, the inaugural awards will celebrate excellence in anti-racism, cultural strength, and inclusive leadership across Australia’s public and private […]
