Maltese-Australians Celebrate St. Helen’s Feast in Melbourne

Aug 26 2024

Hundreds of Australians recently gathered in Victoria, Melbourne, to celebrate the Feast of St. Helen, an event traditionally held in Birkirkara, Malta.

This lively celebration was organized by the St. Helena Maltese/Australia Social Club, a community group dedicated to honoring Birkirkara’s patron saint.

The club is composed of former Maltese expats and Australians with Maltese heritage, who maintain a deep connection to their cultural roots.

The St. Helena Maltese/Australia Social Club is just one of many Maltese organizations thriving in Victoria, Melbourne. These groups, including the Australian Nadur Association, Maltese La Vallette Association, and Stella Maris Maltese Association, provide a sense of community and cultural continuity for Maltese Australians.

The St. Helena Maltese/Australia Social Club, in particular, has garnered significant support, boasting an impressive 1,800 followers on Facebook. This strong online presence underscores the enduring love and dedication these individuals feel not only for Birkirkara and its patron saint, St. Helen, but for Malta as a whole.

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Two Maltese Seriously Injured In Sicily Traffic Incident

Aug 26 2024

According to Italian media reports, two Maltese tourists have sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident which took place on state highway 115 between Ragusa and Modica.

The accident involved two Maltese tourists riding a motorcycle and a car driven by a 57 year old man from Modica.

The details of the incident are still being worked out, with the accident reportedly taking place at around 1700hrs on Sunday 25th August.

The Maltese were reportedly transported to Ospedale Giovanni Paolo. The driver of the car is also being treated for light injuries.

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‘Daphne Should Have Turned 60 Today’ – Roberta Metsola

Aug 26 2024

Today would have been journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s 60th birthday, with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola commemorating the late reporter’s memory with a tribute statement.

‘She fought, but was more than the warrior we often remember her as. Daphne was a mother, daughter, sister, wife. She was sharp, witty, and incredibly brave’, wrote Metsola.

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‘She laughed, she loved, and she lived a life cut too short by those who could not accept that ‘one woman with a laptop’ stood in front of their malign ways.’

Daphne was assassinated back in October 2017 after a car bomb placed in her leased Peugeot 108 exploded near her Bidnija home. The assassination led to political turmoil, ongoing court cases as well as calls, Europe-wide, for the protection of journalists.

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Injured Turtle & Sea Bird Rescued By ERA Patrols

Aug 26 2024

Santa Marija week proved very eventful for the Environment & Resources Authority’s Enforcement Officers, as they conducted marine patrols.

The lives of two protected species were saved after the animals were found in distress at sea.

‘Whilst inspecting the Marine Protected Areas in the Southern part of the island, a Yelkouan Shearwater (Garnija in Maltese) was noted to be floating on the sea surface, evidently in distress. Yelkouan Shearwaters are small seabirds endemic to the Mediterranean, with Malta hosting around 10% of the global population of this species.’

Meanwhile, near FIlfla, a young Loggerhead turtle was spotted finding difficulty to dive. This was probably caused due to plastic or hook ingestion, which cause a build-up of air in the stomach.

‘Both the distressed seabird and turtle were picked up by ERAs enforcement officers and sent for rehabilitation, following which they could be released into their natural habitat’.

‘During its sea patrols, ERA voluntarily collects plastic and other waste irresponsibly dumped in the sea to reduce the significant harm on marine life. Hence, the public, particularly boat users, are urged to act more sustainably.’

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