Phillippa Carisbrooke

Journalist @SBSNews
The views presented here are my personal views and not the views of SBS.
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International aid agencies have launched emergency appeals to raise funds to provide urgent support to people in flood hit #Libya and quake struck #Morocco. Australia for @unhcr is asking people to give what they can. @ilimcollege in north Melbourne held a fundraiser today.

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The World Cup is over but the campaign to have FIFA officially recognise the Afghan women's football team in exile continues. The players have been encouraged by a visit from supporter @Malala Yousafzai in Melbourne. https://t.co/HAIQCuClKy

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Breast cancer survivor Geraldine has travelled from Darwin with her daughter to stand with 10,000 people on the field at the MCG today. Together they will form the shape of a pink lady in support of people with breast cancer @BCNAPinkLady

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Amid rain, a service marking 50-years since Australia ended its involvement in the Vietnam War is taking place at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance @SBSNews

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Melbourne butcher and British expat Rob Boyle has created two sausage for the Queen's Jubilee - The Queen's Tipple and Platinum Pork and Piccalilli. The store and shop front is decked out in bunting and royal memorabilia. @SBSNews

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Members of Victoria's jewish community have taken part in the 27th @midsumma #PRIDE March in Melbourne. Coverage on SBS World News tonight.

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People chanting "no more mandates", "save our sovereignty" and "sack them all" marching through Melbourne's CBD. @SBSNews #protest #melbournefreedomrally

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In Melbourne's Greek heartland, Oakleigh, a shortage of fully vaccinated staff is stopping a number of hospitality venues reopening today with seated service. Kentro cafe's Voula Haralanpopoulos is disappointed she can only offer takeaway for now. @SBSNews

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Torres Strait Islander chef Nornie Bero will be feeding over a 100 diners at BIG Esso tonight. The Indigenous bar and kitchen was only open for four days before Melbourne's lockdown forced its closure in July. @SBSNews

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First year nursing students who worked in pathology processing COVID-19 swabs during Melbourne's lockdown joyful as eased restrictions allow them to get together for brunch @SBSNews

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Mansfield Shire Mayor Mark Holcomb says the #earthquake has been a novelty for most of the town as only minimal damage has occurred @SBSNews

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Police stops and roving patrols in and around Melbourne CBD as a 2,000 strong force tries to deter attendance at a planned anti-lockdown rally. People able to prove they're Authorised Workers or are getting vaccinated at a hub can get through. @SBSNews

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Melbourne a virtual no-go area ahead of a planned anti-lockdown protest. Most public transport into and out of the CBD suspended and a "ring of steel" erected around its fringe. @SBSNews

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#COVID has had a huge impact on the lives of Australian kids. @SBSNews created this podcast for primary school aged kids to help them make sense of it all. With input from @RCHMelbourne paediatrician @LailaFIbrahim1 https://t.co/Xzk0dGevVN

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My Portuguese isn’t great, but I felt compelled to get this message out to the Australian Portuguese community today. @SBSNews @SBS @sbsportuguese @NSWHealth @mhcsnsw #GetVaccinated #stayhome

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SBS Radio’s South Asian teams will host a six-hour Radiothon on Friday May 21st to support UNICEF Australia’s India COVID-19 relief fund and to share the message “India, we are with you”. It runs 4pm-10pm AEST. Donate @ https://t.co/VE7xXywMwI Explainer @ https://t.co/hKJtQLSSro

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Despite their talents and skills, many migrant and refugee women encounter barriers to entrepreneurship when they come to Australia. But efforts are underway to level the playing field.
https://t.co/1DX64VEOZN @in_migrant

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Footy fans thrilled to be back at the MCG for the @AFL season opener between Richmond and Carlton. 50-thousand fans inside tonight. Live there shortly @SBSNews

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