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ABC Asia Pacific News

A public news service produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation focused on Asia Pacific stories

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After a decade of fasting and fundraising a Jain temple takes shape

At an eye-catching construction site in Melbourne's south-east, ornately carved marble blocks, like the ones used in the Taj Mahal, are being assembled "like a jigsaw puzzle".By the end of next year, it's hoped the pieces will come together, and finally make real the Victorian Jain community's long-awaited dream of having their own temple.Jainism is an ancient Indian religion grounded in non-violence and personal spiritual development.Nitin Doshi, president of Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh (MS...
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'Feels like a tipping point': India and Pakistan diaspora grapple with Kashmir conflict

When Syed Aijaz heard about air strikes on Tuesday night, he immediately called his family in Kashmir, fearing for their safety.When he spoke to his family, who live in India-controlled Kashmir, they felt trapped and apprehensive, he said."People are stocking up on supplies and staying at home as they have nowhere to go," Mr Aijaz, a Kashmiri man who has lived in Australia for 15 years, said.

The Citizen and The Yarn

a publication and podcast showcasing work from The Centre for Advancing Journalism at the University of Melbourne

The Yarn •

Voters' Voices: Election Post-Mortem - The Yarn

It’s been called “a win for the ages”. Anthony Albanese is Australia’s first prime minster to win consecutive terms in more than two decades. His landslide victory has left the Coalition reeling, especially in major cities like Melbourne.

For the final episode of Voters’ Voices, we’re focusing on Melbourne’s swing towards Labor. We’re also revisiting the key themes of this series — marginal electorates, the youth vote, and civic disillusionment.

Featuring reporting by Ashleigh Wyss, Preeshita...
The Citizen •

Deal or no deal? Student protesters claim partial victory, vote to pack up. It all swings on an email from uni HQ

Pro-Palestine student protesters at the University of Melbourne have tonight (Wednesday) claimed a partial victory in their months-long campaign demanding that the university disclose and divest links to weapons manufacturers involved in the Israel-Hamas war.

After a week of tense negotiations, threats and a stalemate around the student occupation of the Arts West building, “Unimelb for Palestine” organisers told a crowd of about 40 assembled activists that the university had undertaken to disc
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Pro-Palestine student activists continue to defy uni order to pack up Arts West sit in

At 8am on Monday at the University of Melbourne, pro-Palestine protesters involved in a six day “sit-in” inside Arts West – the showpiece contemporary seven-story building at the heart of the historic Parkville campus – were issued with notices directing them to remove their property from the building and leave campus.

Some students left the building with their equipment and bedding. But by late morning there were still about 35 students still camped inside the building which students have rena
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A Fortnight of Student Protest - The Yarn

Coming up to its third week, the Gaza solidarity camp at the University of Melbourne is growing — It’s almost quadrupled to at least ninety tents.

But the encampment is coming under increasing pressure. Last Thursday, pro-Israel demonstrators marched across campus, culminating in a face off with pro-Palestine students amid a heavy police presence.

And this week, Petter Dutton called for encampments across the country to be forcibly removed. He also proposed new laws to fine Universities who do

Website Copy for Pen Melbourne

Melbourne chapter of a worldwide association of writers promoting literature and defending freedom of expression

PEN Melbourne •

PEN International Young Writers Committee: Empowering the Next Generation of Creatives

On 24 April 2025, PEN International proudly launched its Young Writers Committee, a dynamic global network of young writers, creatives, and cultural changemakers dedicated to amplifying youth voices and defending freedom of expression. With representatives from PEN Centres worldwide, this committee marks an important new chapter in youth engagement within the PEN movement.
The PEN International Young Writers Committee aims to challenge isolation and marginalisation by fostering literary solidari...
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PEN Condemns Alarming Crackdown on Peaceful Expression in Türkiye

PEN International strongly condemns the aggressive suppression of peaceful expression by Türkiye authorities, highlighting a flagrant disregard for the rule of law and a systematic effort to stifle dissenting voices. We call for the immediate release of all individuals detained solely for exercising their rights to peaceful expression and assembly.
“The authorities in Türkiye must respect and uphold the rights to freedom of expression, information, and peaceful protest,” stated Burhan Sonmez, Pr...
PEN Melbourne •

Remembering Hrant Dink: 18 Years of Memory, Truth, Life, Yearning

Memory, truth, life, yearning: 18 years
These were the words that were written on a banner with a photograph of Hrant Dink draped over the Sebat Building in Istanbul, Türkiye, on January 19, 2025.
The building was the centre of the Agos newspaper, a bilingual Turkish-Armenian newspaper that Hrant Dink edited. It was also the site of the assassination of Hrant on this day 18 years ago.
Hrant Dink was a Turkish-Armenian journalist, peace activist and advocate for dialogue, truth-telling reconcilia...
PEN Melbourne •

Standing in Solidarity: Peter Greste’s Commitment to Free Alaa Abd el-Fattah - PEN Melbourne

PEN Melbourne stands in solidarity with journalist Peter Greste in his commitment to securing the freedom of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Egypt’s most prominent political prisoner. Alaa, a celebrated activist, writer, and pro-democracy advocate, has spent years enduring unjust imprisonment, facing systematic human rights violations.
For more than 10 years, Alaa has been relentlessly punished by the Egyptian military regime for his writings and activism. His work, which exposed the military’s killing of c...
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Honoring Baktash Abtin: A Call for Justice on the 3rd Anniversary of His Custodial Death - PEN Melbourne

Today marks the third anniversary of the tragic custodial death of Baktash Abtin, a renowned poet, filmmaker, and board member of the Iranian Writers’ Association. Baktash Abtin, a PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award co-awardee in 2021, succumbed to medical neglect while unjustly imprisoned for his unwavering commitment to freedom of expression.
His death is a stark reminder of the systematic medical neglect faced by prisoners of conscience in Iran, a practice that continues to endanger the lives...
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Call for Release of Mahvash Sabet, Poet and Prisoner of Conscience - PEN Melbourne

PEN Melbourne joins PEN Sydney and the Australian Bahá’í Community in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of 71-year-old Baha’i prisoner of conscience and poet, Mahvash Sabet. She has been unjustly imprisoned by the Islamic Republic of Iran for over 13 years for her beliefs in the Baha’i Faith.
Having undergone open-heart surgery, recent reports suggest that Ms. Sabet may have now been reimprisoned and returned to Evin Prison. PEN Melbourne urges the Iranian government to release...

Blog Posts for Magnet Media

a New York based creative studio that uses data and storytelling to drive results

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Beyond Pride: Our Role in LGBTQ+ Storytelling | Magnet

People crave realistic portrayals and seek to relate with the individuals presented in marketing. When creating your marketing resources hub, it's paramount to make guidelines and include tools that will help show the gender spectrum and feature queer people in a non-stereotypical way.

The following are resources that can steer you in the direction for more inclusive representation in your brand stories.
• The LGBTQ Image Guidebook, created by Getty Images and GLAAD, covers how brands can use L
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Marketing & Media Leaders on the Current State of Storytelling | Magnet

In this climate, marketers have been challenged to navigate through enormous uncertainty and a rapidly changing landscape. Consumers are practicing social distancing, adopting new routines, shifting their priorities, and leaning heavily into the digital world. They want to hear from brands who are humane, caring, and community-focused.

We spoke with thought leaders at our The State of the Story event to see how they set the long-term strategy when speaking with their audiences in an authentic,
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How to Grow And Sustain Your Brand’s Podcast | Magnet

Ready to get started on your brand podcast? Here are some tips to grow an sustain your audience.

Podcast listeners are one of the most loyal audiences, and they’ve incorporated podcasts into their routines.

So it’s no surprise that when there is a break between publishing new episodes, listenership drops and it takes time to build back momentum.

It is critical that you stay consistent with publishing and promotion schedules. And there’s no fancy way around it – create a schedule and stick to

Blog Posts for Raishma Couture

a London based couture fashion house

Raishma •

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

As we have emerged out of the pandemic, we may suddenly find our calendars filling up with events we can look forward to, particularly this Summer season.

After two years of postponed celebration, this Summer is an exciting time for renewal and makes coming together for your loved one’s special day uniquely memorable. But after two years of normal life put on hold, it’s easy to get a little lost and overwhelmed finding the perfect piece for this season's wedding events.

Dresses you’ve tucked a
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Raishma’s SS22 Collection: Better than Ever for the Environment

With Spring and Summer weather just around the corner, that means new collections are here. Springtime floral prints and gorgeous summer colours are plentiful in our new collection, but new this season, sustainable fabrics are launching our long standing sustainability initiatives to another level.

This season, our Raishma Studio collection is introducing recycled fabrics, including 100% recycled polyester made from PET bottles. This provides up to a 75% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions wh
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What to wear this Valentine's Day

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching it’s now time to start finding your perfect outfit! Whether you are spending it with a partner or your friends you want to feel empowered and confident on February 14th. To help you do this we have written a helpful guide for you to find not only the perfect outfit but the right colour palette for this holiday. Different colours can portray different emotions and messages to your loved ones, read our guide and find out what to wear!