Parramatta is a place of deep belonging, going back thousands of generations, with a rich history of waves of settlement coming from across the globe – particularly from India. Today, Indians comprise the second largest overseas-born community in Parramatta. The City of Parramatta is home to one of the largest populations of people of Indian descent in NSW, making the …

Global heating will drive billions of people out of the “climate niche” in which humanity has flourished for millennia, a study has estimated, exposing them to unprecedented temperatures and extreme weather. The world is on track for 2.7C of heating with current action plans and this would mean 2 billion people experiencing average annual temperatures above 29C by 2030, a …

The Salvation Army’s National Multicultural Launch, as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal, was launched on Friday 5 May 2023 by Head of The Salvation Army Australia, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Jodi McKay, former Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, former Leader of the Opposition, and business leader, bringing together business, community, and media leaders from 20+ multicultural community groups …

In the usual Budget review, Mr Rodney Hamdan, President of the Australian Arab Business Council (AABC), provided a comprehensive analysis of the federal budget, delivered 24 hours earlier by Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Mr Hamdan said while the budget appeals to the labor base of the government it does little for businesses. The budget seems to take a short-term view, …

Australia’s banks have joined forces to unveil a new weapon to help save victims from transferring their money to scammers. The crucial tool means banks can communicate quickly to “freeze” the payments from one bank to another. The Australian Banking Association unveiled its Fraud Reporting Exchange (FRX) platform on Tuesday. “Given every minute can be crucial in disrupting scams, the …

Councillor Bilal El-Hayek has been elected the new Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown following an extraordinary Council meeting held tonight. Mayor El-Hayek, 36, was elected unopposed by his fellow Councillors after the former Mayor  Khal Asfour stepped down from the City’s top job. The Council Chamber was packed with family and friends, with many supporters watching the  meeting, which was livestreamed at …

Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins has warned opponents of the government’s multibillion-dollar fund to build more homes to “get out of the way” as negotiations stall on the issue. The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund remains stuck in parliament, with both the Coalition and the Greens not backing the proposal. The fund would allow 30,000 social and affordable homes …

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confident “positive” talks between Australian and Chinese ministers on removing trade sanctions will lead to progress. Trade Minister Don Farrell recently returned from Beijing where he held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao on a possible end to restrictions on billions of dollars of Australian export products such as barley, wine and lobster. While …

Anne Stanley MP Government Whip Member for Werriwa Tonight, the Albanese Labor Government handed down its 2nd Budget, with families and businesses across Werriwa set to benefit. “This is a Budget that delivers on our promises, and provides cost of living relief for our community,” said Ms Anne Stanley MP. In addition to existing initiatives on cheaper child care and …

King Charles III has been anointed and crowned in a display of pomp and pageantry that sought to marry 1000 years of history with a monarchy fit for a new era. In front of a congregation including about 2000 people and a television audience of millions, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Church, slowly placed the …