The Weekender: September 2 – 4
EXPLORE the cinematic worlds of South Korea, sample Japan’s anime culture, make new friends with photography or support the future of designers and crafters this weekend! Hieu Chau has you covered.
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Mamak restaurant operators fined $300,000 after years of underpayment and exploitation
MASSIVE penalties have been issued to operators of Malaysian restaurant brand, Mamak, after an investigation found deliberate underpayment and falsified records led to former staff being paid $11 an hour. Hieu Chau has more.
State Government to deliver improved bus services as new semester begins
THE Andrews Labor Government has announced it will deliver improved bus services for Victorian universities as the first semester of 2016 kicks off. Hieu Chau has more.
The Weekender: November 6 – 8
INDULGE in good food, celebrate Diwali, shop for new kitsch items or have a night of laughs. It’s all happening this weekend as Hieu Chau brings you the highlights.
The Weekender: September 25 – 27
LEARN something new, enact change for young people everywhere, celebrate Chinese culture or catch back-to-back screenings of Mean Girls and Clueless. Hieu Chau gives you the highlights for this totally ‘fetch’ weekend.
The Weekender: 24 – 26
PICK up a new new skill, learn more about your future career, have a run around the city in your pyjamas or learn how to make a bouquet of paper flowers. The choice is yours this weekend as Hieu Chau runs through what’s on this weekend.
CISA Conference 2015: Venue changes announced at the eleventh hour
THE venue for the annual conference of the Council of International Students of Australia has been moved from Docklands to Carlton and delegates should take note. Hieu Chau has more.
Malaysian Youth: Human Capital Development Seminar 2015
JOIN the discussion this weekend and find out how young Malaysians are thriving in a world accelerating right before our very eyes. Hieu Chau has more on this year’s Human Capital Development Seminar.
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2015
BEFORE you make it to this the 2015 Melbourne Queer Film Festival, we take a look at some of the film’s showing at the festival! Hieu Chau weighs in on Blackbird, Lyle and Jamie Marks is Dead.
Review: Zhang Yimou’s latest drama, Coming Home
CELEBRATED Chinese filmmaker, Zhang Yimou returns to cinemas with his latest offering, Coming Home. Hieu Chau takes a look at the Cultural Revolution-set drama.
Gloria Jeans franchisees fined $110,000 for underpaying international students
THE owner-operators of the Gloria Jeans franchise at Caulfield have been dealt a hefty fine for underpaying 22 young international students more than $83,000 in wages. Hieu Chau reports.
The Weekender: January 23 – 25
FROM sampling delicious dishes at the International Street Food Festival to sliding at Nova FM’s Slidestream, there’s plenty of ways you can celebrate Australia Day weekend! Hieu Chau brings you the details.