Across Australia, communities marked 22 January with unity chains, vigils and rallies from Melbourne and Sydney to Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Hobart and beyond. As well as remembrance of the 1919 Act of Unification, these gatherings showed the strength of the Ukrainian people – united across borders, generations and cities as Ukraine continues to defend its … [Read more...]

The AFUO congratulates Dr Michael Lawriwsky on being awarded the Order of Merit of Ukraine by the President of Ukraine. УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №68/2026 — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: www.president.gov.ua/documents/682026-58117 A long-time member of the Melbourne Ukrainian community, this high honour recognises Dr Lawriwsky’s outstanding … [Read more...]

Ranked No 13 at the start of 2026, Elina won the Auckland WTA title, entered the Australian Open at No 12, and powered her way into her first Australian Open semi-final. She is now ranked No 10 in the world. Elina completed this extraordinary comeback after maternity leave and time away from the tour. She has demonstrated unmatched strength, focus and … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has formally written to Wesfarmers and Woolworths, the owners of major retailers, including Officeworks, Kmart Australia, and BIG W over world maps that incorrectly label Crimea as a “disputed region.” Big W and K Mart have since withdrawn the maps from sale. Officeworks has not. Crimea is internationally … [Read more...]

Winter is being used as a weapon. Due to russian missile and drone attacks, most Kyiv districts are without running water. Thousands of residential buildings have no heating or power. Over 80% of Ukraine’s thermal power plants have been destroyed. There is not a single power station in the country that has not been attacked. It is a calculated assault on life itself – … [Read more...]