The Good Friday service at St Charbel’s Monastery in Sydney is recognised as the largest of its kind in Australia, drawing thousands of worshippers each year. The solemn Maronite hymns, prayers, readings, and homilies offer a deeply moving experience, leaving a lasting spiritual impression on all in attendance. This year’s service was held in the presence of Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, …

At a recent community celebration in Lakemba, what should have been a joyful occasion was briefly clouded by threats from individuals outside the local area. “There were people not from the community who had circulated messages about coming to intimidate me,” said Minister Tony Burke. “After consulting with police, I followed their advice and left the event early. I was …

Member for Watson, Tony Burke MP, has announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will supporting a community centre at Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish. Labor’s $8 million election commitment will assist the Lebanese Maronite Order (LMO) and their vision for the future of Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish. Saint Charbel’s Monastery and Parish offers comfort, counselling, and a sense …

Media Release office Anne Stanley A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will make batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills forhouseholds, small businesses andcommunity facilitiesby up to 90 per cent. Labor’s number one priority is helping with the cost of living, providing targeted support withoutadding to inflation.Wewill roll out our $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program from 1 July 2025. This willreducethe cost …

THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Homelessness Manager of Opposition Business Federal Member for Deakin TRANSCRIPT – Sunday Agenda, Sky News Australia 6 APRIL 2025 E&OE Andrew Clennell: Alright, joining me live is Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar. He is in the marginal Labor seat …

THE HON MICHAEL SUKKAR MP Shadow Minister for Social Services Shadow Minister for NDIS Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Homelessness Manager of Opposition Business Federal Member for Deakin TRANSCRIPT- 3AW Weekend Breakfast; Darren James, Nick McCallum, Heidi Murphy 6 APRIL 2025 E&EO DARREN JAMES: Less students here from other countries means more accommodation. That’s what Mr. Dutton said …

The Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show) is back! Come and celebrate everything we love about the Show and rural Australia: farmers, food, and family fun.   The Show is Sydney’s best value day out, with 12 hours of free entertainment, competitions, exhibits, activities, and more each day you come through the gates. From baby animals and premier livestock competitions …

Dr. Charbel Tadros In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) Oceania Branch held an Iftar dinner for its members in Australia, during which it honoured several media professionals for their pivotal role in supporting the organisation and shining a light on its cultural, social, and intellectual initiatives. The event was emceed by Eng. Badwi El-Hage, …

St Michael the Archangel Melkite Catholic Cathedral hosted an interfaith candlelight vigil on 19 March for the Syrians massacred in recent weeks, mostly members of the minority Alawite community who live on the nation’s coastline. The event, advertised as an apolitical evening of Syrian solidarity and prayerful reflection, brought together Sydneysiders affected by the wave of violent killings in the …

Minister for Education and Federal Member for Blaxland, Jason Clare MP has once again recognised the outstanding efforts of 60 local students at his sixteenth annual Blaxland Community Service Awards Ceremony held at Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School. The special presentation ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the enormous contribution students make to their school and our wider …