The Bryan Brown Theatre in Bankstown came alive with culture, creativity and community spirit on Friday, 2 October, as the AIM Talent Awards 2026 attracted a sold-out audience of nearly 300 guests. Hosted by the Australian International Multicultural Association (AIM), the event celebrated the richness of Australia’s multicultural community through a diverse program of performances, ranging from powerful vocal acts …
St Charbel’s Monastery – Sydney, Australia in Punchbowl came alive with faith, culture and community spirit on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, as hundreds gathered for a special evening marking the official opening of celebrations at the monastery. The occasion was led by Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, together with Father Superior Assad Lahoud, Father Anthony Azzi, Father Michael and members of the …
The Australian Arab Business Council (AABC) hosted its monthly members’ dinner on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, bringing together business owners, professionals, community leaders and members for an evening of networking, friendship and collaboration. Held in Bankstown, the gathering provided a welcoming atmosphere where attendees exchanged ideas, strengthened professional relationships and explored new opportunities for business and community cooperation, while enjoying …
Arab Council Australia (ACA) recently welcomed Sophie Cotsis MP, NSW Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Work Health and Safety, for a visit highlighting the important services and programs the organisation provides to Arabic-speaking communities across Sydney. During the visit, Minister Cotsis met with ACA CEO Hassan Moussa, members of the Board and staff, taking the opportunity to learn …
When Grace Weekley was 14, she began losing her vision without explanation. For years she cycled through steroid medications that helped, but came with side e?ects severe enough to end the activities that filled her teenage years. Now 21, Grace’s condition is stable, and she is off multiple medications, thanks to ANU’s newly opened Centre for Personalised Medicine (the Centre), …
At just 16, Mohammed Albaqeri (Yagoona) fell four-storeys while working on a construction site. Miraculously, he survived but was left with debilitating injuries, unable to work. Along with a significant family breakdown, he found himself homeless. Ahead of the Mayor’s Lights Out Sleepout being held later this month at Belmore Sportsground, Mohammed (now 18) shared his experiences with Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek. “It was just …
Bega Valley Shire Council Project Officer Dillon Aldridge has been named the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Cr Pat Dixon Memorial Scholarship. The proud Yuin and Kamilaroi man received the prestigious scholarship at the recent Local Government Week Awards, hosted by LGNSW. Mr Aldridge was selected in recognition of his dedication to Bega Valley Shire Council and his commitment to …
B-roll and stills available: https://bit.ly/4vNrU4b A new national park more than three times the size of Centennial Parklands is being created in Western Sydney in a major boost for affordable recreation and threatened wildlife. The Minns Labor Government is establishing Gulguer National Park, west of Bringelly, offering a new backyard for walkers, mountain bikers, nature lovers and our native animals to …
Widely recognised as one of the world’s leading yidaki (didgeridoo) players and composers, Will Barton joins Adelaide University’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) to share his cultural and musical knowledge with students. A proud Kalkadunga man, Barton is internationally renowned for expanding the horizons of the yidaki by blending the traditional instrument with European classical music. The appointment …
It is easy to see the happiness in his eyes whenever he speaks about the memories of yesterday and the achievements of today. It is as though he is reliving a long journey that began under difficult circumstances and ended in a remarkable success story—one he has every reason to be proud of. He arrived in Australia carrying big dreams …
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