Zimbabwean-born CALD community activist Tich Chingombe weighs in on the Australian government's proposed 'Trump-like' travel ban on some countries which do not cooperate with deportation efforts. In March, the Government introduced a Bill granting the Minister for Immigration expanded powers to compel cooperation with deportations from Australia. The Bill empowers the Minister to bar entry to people from specific countries. This move raises concerns of a potential broad travel ban affecting countries like Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Iran, Iraq, and Russia, which have resisted accepting involuntary returns. Critics including Greens Senator David Shoebridge says Labor’s proposed laws are too harsh. Protests against Labor’s deportation Bill were held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on Saturday amid concerns the proposed legislation, which could be voted on this week, is inhumane.

Melbourne mum Kathryn Ram has opened up about her painful grief journey after tragically losing her two-year-old son Isaiah when she was eight months pregnant with her second child. The usually healthy and happy toddler developed a mild fever on September 24, 2018 which became progressively worse and after multiple attempts to have him admitted to hospital, he died two days later. Ram and her husband called an ambulance when they first noticed the fever but were told to just give their son paracetamol. They called again the following day but were rejected, with paramedics refusing to take the sick little boy to the emergency room.

Dr. Elias Munshya, Zambia's High Commissioner to Australia, sits down with Zambian-Australian journalist and BACKCOVERNEWS.COM founder Mibenge Nsenduluka to discuss the pressing issue of Zambia's devastating drought crisis. In this compelling conversation, Dr. Munshya unveils a vision of hope amidst the despair, presenting the climate crisis as a catalyst for agricultural innovation. With insights into the challenges faced by Zambia, he shares his perspective on how the nation can transform its agricultural practices to navigate the current crisis and build a more sustainable future. Dr. Munshya, with his wealth of expertise, also offers profound insights into Zambia's diplomatic sphere, unveiling the complexities of both bilateral and multilateral relations and highlighting the nation's active participation in global affairs. He also reflects on the legacy of founding father Kenneth Kaunda, shedding light on his enduring influence on the nation's identity, whilst also touching on tourism and socioeconomic growth in this wide-ranging interview.