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, […]
Victoria
What began as a peaceful protest in the heart of Footscray on Tuesday erupted into chaos, as tensions flared following the police shooting of Abdifatah Ahmed, a 35-year-old rough sleeper with mental health issues. More than 250 demonstrators gathered at Nicholson Street in Melbourne’s inner west to demand justice for […]
Gabrielle de Vietri has spent the past two years inside the political machine, and what she has witnessed has left her deeply disillusioned. In an exclusive sit-down interview, the Victorian Greens MP delivers a scathing critique of Labor’s transformation, the federal election’s empty political theatre, and the alarming crackdown on […]
Victoria Police has faced scrutiny over its handling of public information in the case of 24-year-old Natan Mwanza, who was fatally stabbed at a bus stop in Wyndham Vale on February 19. The police’s decision not to release the names of the two individuals charged with his murder has raised […]
Tens of thousands of Australians gathered at Invasion Day rallies across the country on January 26 to protest the national celebration of Australia Day. The date, which marks the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, has become increasingly contentious. Many Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians refer to […]
Nyadol Nyuon, former Director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University, has revealed a troubling account of racism, professional sabotage, and personal suffering during her tenure at the institution In a candid LinkedIn post on Monday, Nyuon revealed the devastating circumstances that led to her resignation and subsequent […]
Prominent Australian lawyer, human rights advocate, and director of the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University, Nyadol Nyuon, has made bold allegations of systemic racism against the institution, sparking widespread public support and a crowdfunding campaign to support her legal battle. In a powerful LinkedIn post, Nyuon detailed a […]
Senators Lidia Thorpe and Mehreen Faruqi are calling for a major review of racism and sexism in federal Parliament, arguing that the institution’s rules and culture fall short in addressing harmful behaviour, particularly towards women of colour. The two senators have co-sponsored a Senate motion asking the procedure committee to […]
Senator Mehreen Faruqi has won a groundbreaking court case against Pauline Hanson, who was ordered to delete a racist tweet telling Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan.” The Federal Court’s ruling marks a decisive stand against hate speech in Australian politics, holding Hanson accountable for her harmful words. The […]
In a historic move, Pope Francis has named Bishop Mykola Bychok, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Melbourne, as one of the 21 new cardinals set to be elevated later this year. This marks the first time an Australian-based cardinal has been appointed since the death of Cardinal […]
