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
Jerusalem, January 31 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza — Agam Berger,… Continue reading Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Ramallah/Jerusalem, Jan 31 (IANS) Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources. According to eyewitnesses on Thursday, large crowds gathered… Continue reading Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive in Ramallah
Niamey, Jan 31 (IANS) Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony that the country is free of onchocerciasis. With this landmark… Continue reading Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) An internal report by the Federal Aviation Administration suggested that the controller on duty when the deadly aircraft collision happened in Washington, D.C. was doing a… Continue reading Washington air traffic control tower reportedly understaffed when aircraft collision happened
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet… Continue reading Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
Jerusalem, Jan 30 (IANS) Israel said it would sever all ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) starting on Thursday,… Continue reading Israel to sever ties with UN Palestinian refugee agency
Amman, Jan 30 (IANS) Jordan sent another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver assistance to the coastal enclave. The helicopters carried 20 tonnes… Continue reading Jordan sends another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza
