After Sydney’s spectacular unfurling on Ukraine’s Independence Day, it was Queensland’s turn to make history – proudly unfurling the world’s largest Ukrainian flag in Brisbane! This iconic flag – born in Ukraine in 2012 and recognised by the Book of Records of Ukraine – has travelled through cities that define Ukraine’s courage and resilience: Kyiv, Lviv, Mariupol, Odesa, … [Read more...]

Today, the US sanctioned russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft for their role in fuelling russia’s war machine.  Yesterday, the EU approved a new sanctions package, banning russian LNG imports. Last week, the UK imposed 90 oil sanctions on russia, including a ban on refined russian oil products from third countries. Yet, shamefully, the Albanese Government has still … [Read more...]

Overnight, russia launched a massive combined attack on civilians, including a kindergarten – 405 drones and 28 missiles rained down across the country, targeting Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad and Odesa regions. In Kyiv, six people were killed – including a mother, her 6 month old baby, and her 12 year old niece. In … [Read more...]

The AFUO joins call to condemn russia’s detention of Ukrainian scientist Dr Leonid Pshenychnov. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations joins Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko in calling for the immediate release of Dr Leonid Pshenychnov – a respected Ukrainian scientist unjustly detained by russia in occupied Crimea. Dr … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations proudly celebrates the amazing achievements of Sviatoslav Prybolotnyi and Ostap Tershak from Drohobych at the 2025 International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) Australian Amateur Members Association World Championships! Sviatoslav Prybolotnyi (12–13 yrs) 1st Place – Extreme Weapons 3rd Place – Traditional Forms … [Read more...]