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 […]
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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 […]
Smoke curled skyward from the sacred fires at Camp Sovereignty on Saturday as thousands gathered for a “Sovereign Day Out” in Melbourne’s Kings Domain. Days after a violent attack on the site shocked the nation, the mood was transformed into one of healing, resilience and unity. Families, activists, and allies […]
Korean pop music, or K-pop, is now a certified cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions worldwide, including in Australia. But beyond the soft power spectacle lies something closer to home: Australian K-pop stars. From BLACKPINK’s Rosé to Stray Kids’ Bang Chan and Felix, Aussie K-pop “idols” (the name given to K-pop stars) are […]
Australia’s streets turned into battlegrounds on Sunday as far-right agitators, fringe conspiracy theorists and self-styled “patriots” rallied under the banner of March for Australia. In Melbourne, the city’s heart was choked by a sea of Australian flags and anti-immigration placards, the rally led by extremists including a neo-Nazi who proudly […]
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have filled the streets of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in one of Australia’s largest coordinated demonstrations, held just days after the United Nations confirmed famine in Gaza. Organisers estimated crowds of about 100,000 in both Melbourne and Sydney, while in Brisbane they put the […]
Imagine moving from the laid-back beaches of Bondi to the fast-paced streets of Los Angeles—a city known for its relentless hustle, sky-high beauty standards, and a complex political climate. For wellness expert Andi Lew, that’s exactly what happened. And while the move promised incredible professional opportunities, it also came with […]
On July 26, Triple J will broadcast the Hottest 100 Australian Songs, as voted by the public. While predictions for winners and even preemptive complaining about the shortlist are taking up column space and social media posts, there is an underlying question: what we mean when we talk about “Australian songs”? Do these songs sound […]
In a world where climate change threatens food supplies and plant-based diets are on the rise, Australian scientists have developed a groundbreaking robot that could transform how we grow the crops we rely on most — from wheat and barley to legumes and grains. Called RootBot, the new robot doesn’t […]
