Brisbane, January 19 (MCCQ Newsdesk) Isabela from Community Development at the Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC) recently attended the Power Nadesiko Gold Coast event, organized by the Japan Community… Continue reading MCCGC attends empowering women event focused on gender-based violence
Brisbane, January 19 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Youth Representative Report 2024, released by UN Youth Australia, identified education, climate change, mental health, and financial security as the most pressing issues for… Continue reading Youth Representative Report 2024 highlights key issues for Young Australians
Brisbane, January 23 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris and Expats Ladies, recently hosted a transformative meditation workshop titled “Living Harmony No Matter… Continue reading Gold Coast hosts transformative meditation workshop for Latin women
Canberra, January 14 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), in collaboration with the Australian Chinese Women’s Federation Inc. (ACWF), recently launched a culturally sensitive awareness… Continue reading FECCA launches aged care awareness initiative
Canberra, January 23 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) recently hosted the ‘Clay & Narrative’ workshop in partnership with Embrace Multicultural Mental Health and Mental… Continue reading FECCA’s ‘Clay & Narrative’ workshop promotes well-being in multicultural communities
Brisbane, January 13 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Karen community in Queensland recently celebrated the Karen New Year 2764 with vibrant cultural festivities and heartfelt calls for peace. Hosted by the Australian… Continue reading Karen community marks New Year 2764 with cultural celebrations
Brisbane, January 16 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) is teaming up with Baringa Community Centre to offer a training session aimed at empowering multicultural communities with… Continue reading Governance training for multicultural communities on February 8
Brisbane, January 17 (MCCQ Newsdesk) Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) Gary Taylor has commended Senator Paul Scarr for his dedication to supporting multicultural… Continue reading ECCQ’s Acting CEO praises Senator Paul Scarr’s commitment to multiculturalism
Brisbane, January 24 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has revealed Jenae Tien Jenkins as the Master of Ceremonies and Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane as the keynote speaker for… Continue reading ECCQ announces hosts for International Women’s Day 2025
Brisbane, January 26 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) marked Australia Day by welcoming new citizens and acknowledging the day’s complex significance for First Nations people. In… Continue reading Australia Day ECCQ welcomes new Australians, acknowledges First Nations concerns Brisbane, January 26 (MCCQ Newsdesk) The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) marked Australia Day by welcoming new citizens and acknowledging the day’s complex significance for First Nations people. In a statement shared on Facebook, ECCQ celebrated those who received their citizenship on January 26, writing, “We are honoured to welcome you as citizens and join us in upholding Australia’s values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect.” At the same time, ECCQ expressed sensitivity to the concerns raised by First Nations people regarding the celebration of Australia Day and its historical context. The council emphasized that Australia is a nation built on the foundation of its First peoples and enriched by migrants from diverse backgrounds. This dual message highlights ECCQ’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and mutual respect in a multicultural society.
Johannesburg, Feb 1 (IANS) The implementation of new technology has significantly strengthened South Africa’s border security, resulting in a 215-per cent increase in the prevention of illegal cross-border movements at… Continue reading New technology bolsters South Africa’s border security, says minister
Jerusalem, Feb 1 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expects that the release of three Israeli hostages planned for Saturday morning will take place at two locations in the Gaza… Continue reading Israel expects three hostages to be released at two Gaza locations today: Media
Johannesburg, Feb 1 (IANS) South Africa will experience load-shedding, or rolling blackouts, over the weekend after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho… Continue reading Power cuts return to South Africa after 10 months
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) As the US was recovering from a mid-air collision in Washington DC that left 67 people dead, it was hit Friday evening by another plane crash… Continue reading Another plane crash in US: Small aircraft crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire
Beirut, Feb 1 (IANS) Egypt and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Lebanon across multiple sectors, pledging assistance for the country’s recovery from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During… Continue reading Egypt, Iran reaffirm support for Lebanon
