2023 Fearless Forecast for the Oscars
The 95th Academy Awards are up for grabs soon. The Australian Filipina is delighted to share our guest contributor's comments on the nominations and his choices. "The Oscars are but another award among several others given each year. Supposedly to highlight films that really stan
Charles Chan set to shine in Les Miserables for the third time
Charles Chan is well known in the Fil-Aus community in Sydney for the various volunteer roles he undertakes. He is also known for being host and performing in community and private events. Not many may know that he is also a stage actor! He is set to perform for the third time as
Elysa V Releases her new single, From Now On
Fil-Aus prolific singer-songwriter Elysa V has recently released another original composition titled From Now On. The song was written, composed, produced and mastered by her. This follows the release of her EP Soulful and her graduation from the University of Western Sydney with
An invitation to watch Filipinas, Philippine Women's National Football Team
For the first time in history, the Philippine Women's National Football Team, Filipinas, qualified in the FIFA World Cup! As part of Filipinas' preparation for the World Cup, it arrived in Sydney on April 3 to train and to play friendly games. Everyone is invited to watch and che
NSW Health Minister Warns Daily Cases Could Surge
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard warned yesterday infections could rise to 25,000 a day. This followed the high number of cases for Thursday, December 16, totalling 1,742 which has surpassed for the first time in months the cases reported in Victoria. The cases reported for today
Focus: Dr Cris Algoso, nurse and academic extraordinaire
The Australian Filipina is proud to share another inspiring story of a kababayan who is part of FiND (Filipino Nursing Diaspora Network), the emerging successful organisation for the empowerment of Filipino nurses around the globe. This is Dr Cris Algoso who has many years of nur
The Australian Filipina publisher wins top media scholarship
Michelle Baltazar, publisher of The Australian Filipina, is one of the two inaugural recipients of the prestigious Maureen Kerridge AM Scholarship.
Be a Part of the National Monument to Migration
The National Monument to Migration is one of the most important and visible tributes to our migration heritage. The museum collects the stories of migrants to Australia, and the National Monument is one of our most important and visible ways of recognising the people behind these
Consulate General in Sydney Will Be Closed on Andres Bonifacio Day
The Philippine Consulate General in Sydney will be closed on 30 November 2021 in observance of the Andres Bonifacio Day which is a national public holiday in the Philippines.
Focus: CJ Cabilan, A Filipina on a Mission to Keep our Nurses Safe
Cara Joyce Cabilan is a nurse researcher in one of the best emergency departments in Australia. Her current passion is leading a developing research programme on occupational violence.
A Post-Lockdown & Community Christmas Pinic Invitation
The COVID 19 restrictions had been eased with the desired vaccination level being reached; f or fully vaccinated, there is no limit to the number of people for outdoor gatherings or recreation, such as a picnic. Also, Christmas is just around the corner. These are definitely two
NSW Transitions to COVID 19 Booster Program
As NSW nears the target of 95% double dose vaccination level, it transitions to the COVID 19 booster program. NSW Premier Dominic Perrotet expressed satisfactior that NSW is soon to get to the desired vaccination level and has highlighted the government's focus is now towards ram
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