by Bill Shorten Federal Shadow Minister for Government Services and NDIS It’s just 24 days until Christmas. After a rough year, peace on earth and goodwill to all may look like the triumph of hope over experience as a Christmas wish, but I’m an optimist. I want the Omicron COVID-19Read More →
The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring outstanding multicultural community leaders, members and organisations who have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria receive the honour and recognition they deserve. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence and Victorian Multicultural Commission Chairperson Viv Nguyen today announced that nominations are open for theRead More →
Everyone in Australia 12 years of age and over can have a free COVID-19 vaccine at participating pharmacies, doctors’ clinics, and government clinics. While more than 80 per cent of people in Australia aged 16 and over are now fully vaccinated with two doses, there is still misinformation about COVID-19Read More →
Winners meet the PM in Canberra This year’s best young spellers met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison today after winning the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee in June. Making the Indian Australia diaspora proud was Theekshitha Karthik of Haileybury College in Melbourne. The Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is a national spellingRead More →
Good news or not so good news! Melbourne will become the biggest city in Australia by 2027, and Indian migrants the biggest group, according to the population projections done by the experts. And It was the biggest city more than 100 years ago and is set to regain the titleRead More →
Vital cancer treatment is now available through Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for more Australians living with blood cancer The Leukaemia Foundation welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that the targeted cancer treatment Venetoclax (Venclexta®), will be added to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 December 2021 for Australians living with acute myeloid leukaemiaRead More →
In a world-leading move, the Morrison Government will introduce new court powers to force global social media giants to unmask anonymous online trolls and better protect Australians online. The reforms will be some of the strongest powers in the world when it comes to tackling damaging comments from anonymous onlineRead More →
With warmer weather approaching, Victorians are being reminded to make sure any building or maintenance work they’re seeking to undertake is completed by a legitimate, qualified tradesperson. Consumer Affairs Victoria received more than 129 reports of fake tradies during the past financial year. Consumers lost money in more than 70Read More →
Better Education, a free online community website has done ranking of schools in Victoria. After factoring in the 2020 results, it is good news for all students and parents who showed confidence in state schools. All four of the select entry state schools – Melbourne High, Suzanne Cory, Nossal HighRead More →
In any society, anti-discrimination laws play an essential role in protecting the liberty of its citizens. They should not have to “look over their shoulder” or worry about being discriminated against for their genuinely held beliefs, be it a matter of sex, race, disability, age or religion. Australia has laws toRead More →