Unpublished Archives
A controversial report on halal chicken slaughtering in Victoria has left the Muslim community in disarray. Conflicting rulings have sparked uncertainty and concern among businesses and individuals. The lack of centralised certification has intensified the issue.
Current Asia literacy rates in Australia decline due to inadequate government support. Grassroots organisations like AIYA play a crucial role, overcoming challenges to foster a bottom-up approach. Hindrances embedded in policy-making and a dominance of economic and security concerns persist, highlighting the need for increased support for Asia literacy initiatives.
COVID-19 Impact: The Struggles of a Personal Trainer
August 21, 2021
You never know when disaster might hit. The things you took years to build, all gone in an instant. As a personal trainer, that’s how Charles Shweta feels when faced with the seemingly never ending COVID 19 lockdowns. His profession that involves face to face clients has left Charles with nothing much to fall back on, where his 15 years as a personal trainer suddenly took a sharp turn.
Melbourne’s Rollercoaster: Navigating Lockdowns, Challenges, and Hope in the Hospitality Industry
June 7, 2021
Towards the end of 2020, Melbourne has been recognised as having had lifted the longest lockdown in the world. Although it may have seemed that the worst was behind us, on the 27th of May, the Victorian government imposed another flash lockdown due to COVID 19, with Melbourne establishments suffering the most.
Protests, military and coups. Crisis, chaos and death. Some fight, some hide as Myanmar is put under the international spotlight. Condemnations are thrown around but the world stands idly by. Loved ones gasping for air at the hands of the men in uniform. As bad as it is, it’s not something new. Southeast Asians are all too familiar with the situation.
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