Drumming to An Election Beat

Live feeding for The Drum tonight from Melbourne to Sydney studio. Co-panellists included Peter Lewis, Essential Media and Simon Cowan, Centre for Independent Studies Economist in Sydney; Mark Di Stefano, BuzzfeedOz Political Editor in Canberra and guest Dr Rodger...

Street Style Iftar, with Purpose

Another staple on the Ramadan schedule with the #SareeraStreetIftar. A relatively mild evening was a picture perfect backdrop to this gig. A brilliant effort from all involved – logistics on point and the most amazing vibe ?? From a crowd of almost 2200 catered...

What The Brexit?

In the wake of the U.K. referendum on whether or not the UK should exit the EU, results of 52% voting OUT to 48% IN, herald the most backward move of the century.  In a quest to retain a purist position, this vote driven by xenophobic propaganda has now isolated...

Bowled Over with Refugee Week vitality

I was bowled over with this gift from #mooneevalleycitycouncil after speaking at their ‘Youth Iftar’ tonight. A full house of attendees, I noticed East African numbers dominated ?? . This Iftar was a genuine delight to be a part of:)) As part of Refugee...

Articulating Rage Against The Machine

A British MP, Jo Cox, has been assassinated, in the name of ‘Britain First’. Authorities established her killer, Thomas Mair (pictured), belonged to a right wing organisation with radical ideology espousing extremist views; a terrorist. Home grown....