Our much loved Ukrainian-Australian soprano and bandura player, Larissa Kovalchuk (Larysa Kovalchuk), will be appearing on Channel 7’s The Voice Australia tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30pm! (AEST) Larissa studied voice, bandura and conducting at Ukraine’s leading Kyiv Conservatorium of Music, and has performed in numerous festivals in Ukraine and Europe. In Australia, … [Read more...]

In a heartfelt address to the Ukrainian-Australian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, reminds us that despite the physical distance, we stand united through empathy, support, and shared values. She expresses deep gratitude for the unwavering humanitarian, technical, financial, and moral support the … [Read more...]

On August 24, 1991, the state independence of Ukraine was restored, crowning the thousand-year history of our people. From the eras of Kyivan Rus', the Principality of Galicia-Volyn, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Ukrainian Cossack State and Ukrainian state formations of the early 20th century, modern Ukraine inherited the traditions of statehood and … [Read more...]

The Australian’s Foreign Affairs and Defence correspondent Ben Packham was fascinated by Major Berezovskyi’s inside knowledge about Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion, and posted this powerful story today about Ukrainian defenders and the high value of donated Australian military kit. The story notes the highly valued Bushmasters, and focuses on the potential for … [Read more...]

The inspiring 21-year-old Ukrainian defender, Ruslana Danilkina, who courageously served on the frontline and lost her leg in a combat mission, is visiting Australia this week for Ukraine's Independence Day 2024.  At just 18, Ruslana volunteered to join the Territorial Defence Force of Ukraine following the full-scale Russian invasion, embodying the bravery and … [Read more...]