Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Violi Calvert

Founder of Australian Filipina and its most prolific voice. Violi has covered everything from Gallipoli commemorations to the AFC Women's Cup, always with the Filipino-Australian community at heart.

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12 articles

Community

4 April 2026·3 min read

Japan Wins AFC Asian Women's Cup 2026

The 2026 tournament was the most attended Women's Asian Cup in history and a landmark moment for women's football across Asia.

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20 March 2026·1 min read

Philippines Wins Spot in 2027 FIFA World Cub

(Photo from Philippine Women's National Football Team FB Page). The Philippines grabs a spot in the upcoming 2027 FIFA World Cup by a win 0-2 against Ubezkistan

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16 March 2026·4 min read

The Philippines Loses 0-7 to Japan in Quarter-Finals

The first half of the much-awaited match between Japan vs Philippines showed a very robust and tight defence by the Filipinas. Only at the stoppage-time were th

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11 March 2026·2 min read

Philipines Makes it to the AFC Womens Cup Quarter Finals

(Photo Poster Source - Philippine National Women's Team FB Page) The news that all Filipinos had been waiting for is confirmed!!! Philippines makes it to the Qu

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9 March 2026·2 min read

Filipinas Wins Critical Match with Iran

Filipinas bounced from 0 – 3 loss to Republic of Korea ad won the game vs Iran with the final score at Iran 0 – Philippines 2. This match was a crucial win for

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7 March 2026·1 min read

Filipinas prepares for its final group qualifying match

The Philippine Women’s National Football Team, Filipinas fought valiantly in their first two games in the AFC Asian Women’s Cup 2026. Now, Filipinas needs your

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Community

7 March 2026·3 min read

Filipinas Yields 0-3 Loss to Korea Republic

The Philippine National Women’s Football team, Filipinas, suffered a loss to Korea with the final game score at 0:3 on March 4, 2026 in the Gold Coast Stadium.

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Community

5 March 2026·2 min read

Gold Coast Fil-Aus Community Meets Philippine Ambassador to Australia

The Philippine Consulate Queensland led by Honourary Consul Sheryll L. Gabutero hosted a meet and greet event with the Philippine Ambassador to Australia HE Ant

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Community

2 March 2026·1 min read

Filipinas Holds Matildas to Aus 1 - Phil 0 Final Score in AFC Women Opening Game

The AFC Asian Women's Championship Australia 2026 opened yesterday, March 1st at the Perth Stadium. Congratulations to the Matildas for winning 1:0 with the hea

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Community

10 February 2026·4 min read

2026 Pamana Ball turns spotlight on Filo-Aussie cultural ambassadors

On Sunday, 1 February 2026, NARRA Co-operative Ltd, in collaboration with Plaza Filipino Inc., proudly hosted its annual celebration, the Pamana Ball.

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Community

3 January 2026·3 min read

FLAGCOM Year- end Show Sizzled for a Good Cause

Las Divas Locas, the brainchild of Filipino Lesbian and Gay Community (FLAGCOM) Chairman, Chi de Jesus was a show which was a success at many levels. Not only d

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1 January 2026·4 min read

PAMAI Brought the Community Together in Christmas Spirit

As the month of December and the year 2025 end, we look back with great feeling at all the celebrations for Christmas that we have attended. The stand out commu

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