Women aged 30 and over from multicultural backgrounds now have the chance to dive in and boost their confidence in the water – for free. The Active Women Project is offering a 12-week women’s-only swimming and water safety program at Noble Park Aquatic Centre, starting Thursday, January 15, 2026. The […]
Victoria
Victoria made history this week, becoming the first state in Australia to pass formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners. The landmark move marked a major step toward truth-telling, justice and self-determination for First Peoples. The Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 passed in parliament late on Thursday night to applause and […]
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 […]
Victoria has moved closer to becoming the first state in Australia to establish a Treaty with First Peoples, after the Statewide Treaty Bill passed the lower house of Parliament last week. The legislation, backed by Labor and Greens MPs, creates the framework for negotiating a statewide Treaty between the Victorian […]
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 […]
Residents say cars have been piled high with belongings, neighbours locked out of their own entrances, and families scattered across Melbourne with nowhere secure to go. This was how the Flemington Public Housing Towers looked in recent weeks as demolition works pushed tenants to breaking point. One resident, who preferred […]
It has been more than a month since thousands took to the streets on August 31 for the so-called “March for Australia,” a rally many participants claimed was simply about preserving Aussie values. Yet the aftermath has continued to echo across Victoria, exposing a dangerous undercurrent—one that could see future […]
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 […]
The Victorian government has launched a new statutory body, Multicultural Victoria, tasked with developing safety plans for communities affected by serious and distressing events. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt announced the initiative on Tuesday, alongside the release of Victoria’s landmark Multicultural Review. Headed by a […]
Victoria has become the first state in Australia to formally table treaty legislation in parliament, marking a historic step towards recognising and empowering the state’s First Peoples. The Statewide Treaty Bill was introduced in parliament on Tuesday afternoon. If passed, it will enshrine the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria as […]
