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Why Ukraine Matters

December 9, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

Peter Shmigel, the Public Affairs Director of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), has published an article titled "Why Ukraine Matters" on the ‘On Line Opinion’ web-site.  The article can be read here: http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=15811 … [Read more...]

Geelong Malanka 2014

December 9, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

Geelong will be holding its 2014 Malanka on 10th January 2014 at The Pier, Geelong. … [Read more...]

Blacksmith’s tree unveiled

December 9, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

Saturday 30 November 2013 saw the unveiling of the “Blacksmith’s Tree” in Whittlesea, just north of Melbourne, Victoria. The 9 metre tall forged stainless steel and copper gum tree spanning nearly five metres in diameter was created in response to the Black Saturday fires in Victoria in 2009.  This tree is a memorial to the 173 people who lost their lives in the … [Read more...]

Melbourne Prayer Vigil – Video clips

December 7, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

Short video clips of parts of Prayer Vigil held in Melbourne, Australia on 7th December 2013 in support of protesters in Ukraine.       Prayer   National Anthem … [Read more...]

Press Release: Melbourne Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

December 6, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

The Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) has issued a press release regarding a Prayer Vigil to be held in Melbourne in support of the protestors in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. Press release: Ukrainian Prayer and Candle Vigil AUV media release_Sat 7 Dec-1 The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations has also issued a similar press release: Melbourne … [Read more...]

Holodomor – Sydney Centennial Parklands Tree Commemoration 2013

December 6, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

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Cтефан Романів – Київ 4-го грудня

December 5, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

Стефан Романів, голова СУОА, пише із Євромайдану в Києві. Пригода на Майдані: як народний депутат ще не зрозумів суть Майдану! Євромайдан працює! Атмосфера бойова, товариська: одні провадять віче, інші готують чай, каву, обіди, сортують та роздають одяг, ще інші приносять харчі й теплі речі, охороняють Майдан – все налаштоване на довшу акцію. На Майдані більшає людей … [Read more...]

Prayer Vigil in Melbourne

December 5, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

A prayer vigil in support of the Ukrainian people’s movement in Ukraine will be held on: SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 1.00PM UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH - STS PETER AND PAUL CATHEDRAL 35 CANNING STREET NORTH MELBOURNE Whether you are of Ukrainian or other background, join in prayer as concerned Australians. Gather to show solidarity with Ukraine and to pray for peaceful and … [Read more...]

Holodomor motion passed in the Australian Senate

December 5, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

At the instigation of Senator Catryna Bilyk, the following motion was passed in the Australian Senate on 4th December 2013.         That the Senate: a)     notes that 2013 is the eightieth anniversary of Holodomor, an enforced famine in Ukraine caused by the deliberate actions of Stalin's Communist Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist … [Read more...]

Sydney: Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

December 5, 2013 by Baz Jarockyj

A Prayer Vigil for peace and positive change in Ukraine was be held on Wednesday, December 4th 2013 at Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD.   A keynote speech was delivered by Jerry Duma who was present in Kyiv, Ukraine at the start of the protest movement. Speech by Jaroslav Duma OAM – delivered at Prayer Vigil, Martin Place, Sydney NSW on Wednesday, 4 December, 2013 in support … [Read more...]

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