Impressive crowd at book launch
by Barbara Barnard On Sunday (26 February) we were privileged to attend the book launch of “Only Rape! Human Rights and Gender... Read More
Tibetan Flag is flying outside of the BMCC Chamber
March 10th is a day of great significance for all Tibetans around the world. It is the day on which they gather to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising in 1959 when, after 10 years of Chinese occupation of Tibet, Tibetans rose up in opposition.
10th March 2020 is the 61st Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day.
The Blue Mountains City Council has for some years hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony and the flying of the Tibetan Flag outside the Council Chambers in our Peace Park.
“From Uluru to Nauru: The Peace that Still Eludes Australia”, Phil Glendenning
ERC Director Phil Glendenning delivered the 2019 Annual Tasmanian Peace Trust Lecture. The Trust established the Annual Peace Trust Lecture in 1991. Special guest lecturers speak on peace-related themes.
Watch Phil's lecture, “From Uluru to Nauru: The Peace that Still Eludes Australia”
“Oceans 12” – Tamil asylum seekers play in global cricket competition
In an initiative developed by Noeline Nagle of the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group, a team of Tamil asylum seekers from western... Read More
Vale Judy Gaskin
It is with deep sorrow that we advise that last Tuesday 15th October, our refugee support group lost one of our long-term... Read More
Celebrating in style – Get-together and AGM
The cliffs and escarpments of the Jamison Valley provided a stunning backdrop to this year’s get-together at Katoomba’s new cultural centre. The... Read More
Powerful story of Holocaust survivor
It only takes an hour to read the life story of Holocaust survivor George Winston but the impression it leaves will last... Read More
Refugee’s journey to uni success
One morning earlier this month, Dorothy Hoddinott left Wollongong at the crack of dawn to drive back to Sydney. The Holroyd High... Read More
Houston takes up role as envoy on asylum seekers
The Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers comprised by Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, Professor Michael L’Estrange and Paris Aristotle released their report... Read More