Melbourne's multicultural southeast is lighting up this December with a vibrant calendar of community events that bring together diverse cultures, faiths and neighborhoods in celebration of the holiday season and shared community values.

Residents in more parts of south-east Queensland can now access emergency hardship grants following the recent wild storms that caused significant damage and power outages across the region. Personal Hardship Assistance has been extended under joint Commonwealth–state disaster funding to help individuals and families replace essential items and restore critical services.

Emergency services were called to Keilor Road in Niddrie, in Melbourne’s northwest, about 9.20am on Monday following reports that a car had collided with a building. Paramedics from Advanced Life Support units and the Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance attended the scene soon after.

A belt of hot, dry air sweeping across eastern Australia is driving a severe heatwave and priming large areas of the country for dangerous bushfires. Meteorologists warn the combination of soaring temperatures, low humidity and strong winds is creating ideal conditions for new fires to ignite and existing blazes to flare up.

A comprehensive investigation reveals how Australia's mandatory detention regime inflicts profound harm on vulnerable people, as UN experts arrive to demand accountability

A new comprehensive study tracking the work and mental health of over 16,000 Australian employees over two decades suggests that the effects of remote work and commuting are strongly gendered. Researchers analyzing 20 years of data from the national Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey found that working from home (WFH) boosts women’s mental health significantly more than men’s.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has released its 2025 Private Health Insurance Report Card, revealing that Australians are consistently paying more for private health insurance while simultaneously receiving less value in return.

Community champions who are strengthening multiculturalism in Victoria walked the red carpet last night at the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Now in its 24th year, the event celebrated achievements across 14 award categories and highlighted the significant contributions of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to the local community.

The first-ever mascot for the Women’s Asian Cup football tournament, “Naara,” a Fire Horse, was unveiled on the Gold Coast as a symbol of courage ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 series,. The history-making moment for women's football took place on International Volunteer Day, which welcomed more than 400 volunteers who will help bring the incredible event to life,,.

The Gold Coast City Council has initiated public consultation on the planning of the Hinterland Gateway Community Hub (The Hub), a proposed modern, high-quality, multi-purpose facility set to revitalize the Nerang area. The Council is actively seeking feedback from residents to ensure the final project reflects the priorities of Nerang and the wider community.