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 …

The 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show is here again, and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW look forward to welcoming you and your family back from 11 April –22 April for another year full of laughter, learning and memory-making moments! If anyone in your family has accessibility requirements or other concerns about accessibility around the Showgrounds, we want you to …

The Mission of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), as it has been now for over 200 years, is to shape the future of Australian agriculture and to continuously improve Australian produce to award-quality levels. To participate in the competition for the Easter Show tickets, please dial 0419979499. *The first 100 calls will be entered into the competition. *The …

Get ready  to find your happy place at the Sydney Royal Easter Show (the Show), with gates set to open tomorrow after countless hours of hard work from exhibitors, staff, and volunteers. General Manager of Agriculture and Sydney Royal Easter Show, Murray Wilton, said the  Easter Show is a celebration of everything we know and love about the Show and …

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 …