Somali community organisations across Australia express concern regarding the Coalition’s proposed immigration policy that would restrict migration based on geography rather than individual assessment. At a time when national unity is important, we believe that broad geographic restrictions may risk undermining social cohesion and unintentionally reinforce harmful stereotypes. Policies that focus on nationality instead of […]
Shaukat Khanum Australia leads major fundraising appeal in support of Pakistan’s largest cancer hospital
SYDNEY – (February 6, 2026): Shaukat Khanum Australia is set to host a major Fundraising Gala Event in Sydney this Saturday, 7 February at Sydney Olympic Park –– one of the final gatherings in a fortnight-long series of charitable events held across Australia in support of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC). […]
Appeal – Shahrez Khan travel ban
Re: Arbitrary travel ban imposed on Pakistani athlete, Shahrez Khan Your Excellency, Hon. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, I am writing to you from Australia with concern about the travel restrictions preventing leading endurance athlete, Shahrez Khan, from participating in international sporting events, most recently the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon World Championship held in Marbella, Spain last […]
Travel ban prevents Pakistan’s No.1 triathlete, Shahrez Khan from competing in 2025 World Championship
SOLIDARITY STATEMENT: It is deeply concerning that a travel ban has denied Pakistan’s No. 1 triathlete, Shahrez Khan the chance to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain this weekend – the biggest stage in world triathlon. Shahrez currently ranks among the top 5% of IRONMAN athletes globally in the AWA (All […]
Amnesty condemns abduction and arbitrary arrest of Pakistan’s top triathlete, Shahrez Khan
The brazen abduction of Pakistan’s No. 1 triathlete, Shahrez Khan from his Lahore home last Thursday, should alarm all who care about civil liberties and democratic freedoms in Commonwealth countries. Shahrez is an Oxford MBA graduate, entrepreneur, and regional head at the Australia-based company, Simba Global. As the nephew of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran […]
Sons of Imran Khan appeal to US law makers in global campaign – #FreeImranKhan
PAKISTAN: Situation Report – 2 August 2025 Photo: Presidential Envoy for Special Missions of the United States, Richard Grenell with Kasim Khan (L) and Sulaiman Khan (R) Tuesday 23 July 2025/ @RichardGrenell (X) Saturday 2 August 2025 – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has called for mass protests in more than 35 countries across […]
President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile, H.E. Sikyong Penpa Tsering launches ‘Year of Compassion’ in Australia
MEDIA RELEASE President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile, H.E. Hon. Sikyong Penpa Tsering in Australia to launch the ‘Year of Compassion’ 2025-2026 SYDNEY (10 July 2025) – His Excellency Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a […]
Tibetans and Australian Supporters to observe ‘Year of Compassion’ in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday
MEDIA RELEASE SYDNEY (7 July 2025) – Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration, will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a momentous week of events held across the world in celebration of His […]
The Voices of Africa: DeBruin Gospel Project in Australia to celebrate Africa Day
Photo Brave Media: Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Wednesday 21 May 2025. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (21 May) – Blending contemporary gospel with traditional African choral styles, the Di Bruin Gospel Project captivates audiences with their signature clap-and-tap rhythms, reminiscent of South Africa’s Apostolic churches from the 1960s. For the very first time in Australia, the award winning […]
Vale Syed Atiq ul Hassan: ‘Fearless journalist’ and ‘passionate advocate for multiculturalism.’
28 April – SYDNEY, Australia: With profound sadness, beloved father, husband, brother, community leader, mentor and friend, Syed Atiq ul Hassan, peacefully returned to his Creator on Saturday, 26th April. Throughout his life, Syed Atiq ul Hassan dedicated over 36 years to serving multicultural and Islamic communities across Australia, including the Australian Pakistani community. He […]
