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Young women share powerful stories onstage in ‘Stories of Our Sisters’

A group of young, diverse women are bringing their stories to the stage in Stories of Our Sisters, a spoken word showcase created by Queensland community organisation Ethni. After six months of workshops, seven emerging poets share powerful pieces about identity, belonging and survival, guided by award-winning mentor Huda the Goddess. Image: Image: ‘Stories of …

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Africa Film Fest kicks off in Melbourne

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Melbourne will host the Africa Film Fest this weekend, showcasing films and documentaries from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Algeria and Guinea-Bissau. It’s the first time the festival will be hosted outside Sydney. Image: Image: Supplied Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: Mumbi Hinga – Africa Film Fest organiser First aired on The Wire, Monday …

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The Wire Weekly

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Top Stories This Week: Angus Taylor has resigned as Shadow Defence Minister, prompting fresh questions about the Coalition’s frontbench stability and what the reshuffle could mean. The latest polling shows the South Australian Greens holding steady at 12 per cent support, signalling consistent backing as parties look ahead to the next state contest. A new …

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Disability representation is vital: OAM recipient

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At the end of January, Australia recognised outstanding members of the community for their contribution to different community sectors. Eliza Hull received a Medal of the Order of Australia for raising awareness and providing a space for Australians with a disability in the music and the media sectors. Ms Hull offers workshops and is part …

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Perth Artist Walks 1000 Miles for Mental Health

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Walking is often praised for its physical and mental health benefits – but one artist has taken that idea to the extreme, trekking a thousand miles for mental health. Olivia Robinson walked across the UK to reconnect with her homeland and sense of identity. Now, that journey has inspired a new exhibition, Walking Home to …

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How African beats are connecting Australian audiences

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Music plays an integral role across all cultures around the globe, and to celebrate its importance, Brisbane Festival’s Moorooka Block Party showcased many multicultural performers. One band is committed to entertaining and engaging people of all walks of life with inspiring music from Southern Africa. The Sydney-based Echoes of African Music performed on the day, …

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In Afghanistan the Yellow House stands

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Visual artist George Gittoes is know for chronicling war zones around the world and providing a space for culture to flourish through his involvement in the arts. A new documentary Yellow House Afghanistan focuses upon the longevity of the Yellow House in Jalalabad, which remains a place of learning and artistic creation despite the return …

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