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Support Our Ukrainian Beauty Queens at Miss Multicultural Australia 2025!

Iryna Vasylkova (#8) та Mariia Shevchenko (#13) — яскраві представниці української спільноти на престижному конкурсі Miss Multicultural Australia 2025, які гідно несуть красу, культуру та силу України!

Цього року вони змагаються у трьох номінаціях:✨ Miss Multicultural NT - People's Choice Award✨ Cultural Spark Award✨ Miss Body Confidence Award

На сьогодні дівчата вже займають почесні позиції:🏆 У номінації Miss Body Confidence Award — Марія Шевченко посідає 1 місце, а Ірина Василькова — 2 місце!💫

У People’s Choice Award — Марія тримається на 3 місці, поступаючись лише Міс Австралія та Міс Індонезія.

Кожен ваш голос — це внесок у перемогу та визнання української краси у світі.Підтримай наших представниць за посиланнями нижче 👇

💙 Голосуй за Марію Шевченко:

💛 Голосуй за Ірину Василькову:

Разом покажемо, що українські дівчата — найкрасивіші, найсильніші та найнатхненніші у світі!💛💙 Кожен голос має значення!

Iryna Vasylkova (#8) and Mariia Shevchenko (#13) proudly represent Ukraine at the prestigious Miss Multicultural Australia 2025 pageant — celebrating diversity, culture, and empowerment.

They are competing in three award categories:✨ Miss Multicultural NT - People's Choice Award✨ Cultural Spark Award✨ Miss Body Confidence Award

As of today, our Ukrainian queens are shining bright:🏆 In Miss Body Confidence Award — Mariia Shevchenko is currently in 1st place, and Iryna Vasylkova holds 2nd place!💫 In People’s Choice Award — Mariia is proudly in 3rd place, following Miss Australia and Miss Indonesia.

Let’s unite and show that Ukrainian women are strong, beautiful, and confident!Every vote counts — your support means the world 🌍💙💛

💛 Vote for Iryna Vasylkova:

💛💙 Vote for Mariia Shevchenko:

✨ Let’s support our beautiful Ukrainian brand — and help our queens rise to victory!Every vote matters!

#MissMulticulturalAustralia2025 #MissMulticulturalNT #MissUkraine #UkrainianBeauty #SupportUkraine #UkrainianQueens #MariiaShevchenko #IrynaVasylkova #VoteForUkraine #CulturalSparkAward #BodyConfidenceAward #PeoplesChoiceAward #UkrainianPower #WomenEmpowerment #MulticulturalQueens #UkrainianCommunityNT #BeautyWithPurpose #UkrainianPride

Ukraine Independence Day — Darwin

Celebrating Ukraine's Independence Day in Darwin, honoring the enduring strength, freedom, and spirit of the Ukrainian people.

A day to honour freedom, culture, and community.

Date: Sunday, 24 August

Time: 4:00 PM

Venue: Darwin Sailing Club, 5 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820

Everyone is welcome. Expect good vibes and Ukrainian spirit.

Forever independent. Forever proud.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CHFZ7jQ6g/?mibextid=wwXIfr

День Незалежності України — Дарвін

День вшанування свободи, культури та спільноти.

Дата: Неділя, 24 серпня

Час: 16:00

Локація: Darwin Sailing Club, 5 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820

Запрошуємо всіх. Гарний настрій і український дух.

Назавжди незалежні. Назавжди горді.

Подія у Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CHFZ7jQ6g/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Celebrating Tatiana Hoffmann’s Vogue Milestone and Fashion Achievements

The Ukrainian-Australian Association of the Northern Territory is proud to celebrate the achievements of our President, Tatiana Hoffmann — a talented designer, community leader, and the creative force behind TATIA.brand.

Tatiana balances a full-time media career at a local radio station with her passion for fashion design, creating bespoke garments that have found their way to clients across Australia — and now, to the pages of Vogue.

In August 2025, Tatiana achieved one of her lifelong dreams: her work was featured in the iconic fashion magazine, marking a career milestone that reflects years of dedication, creativity, and perseverance.

This success comes on the heels of other notable achievements. Earlier this year, she showcased her designs at the Country to Couture 10th anniversary runway, collaborating with Indigenous artist Mim Cole. Their eight-month partnership resulted in couture creations that earned national attention, including interviews for SBS Australia’s 50th anniversary and coverage in NT News.

Fashion runs deep in Tatiana’s heritage. Her mother, in Ukraine, crafted beautiful winter hats, and her aunt worked in embroidery — influences that can be seen in the precision and artistry of her own work. Over the past decade, TATIA.brand has become known for perfectly fitted, custom-made garments and for championing local talent in Darwin’s creative community.

Tatiana’s designs have dressed winners of Fashions on the Field, graced red carpets, and been worn on stages nationwide. Most recently, she presented a ready-to-wear collection at Darwin Fashion Week, soon to be available on her new website.

Her story is one of resilience, artistry, and leadership — an example of how Ukrainian heritage and Australian opportunity can come together to create something truly remarkable.

We congratulate Tatiana on her Vogue feature and look forward to seeing her next achievements. Follow her journey on Instagram at @tatia.brand.

Darwin designers celebrate their inaugural couture collection, "Sunset Healing," at Country to Couture 2025, highlighting the creative collaboration of Mimmim & TATIA, as featured in The NT News.

Model showcases the "Sunset Healing" dress by Mim Cole and Tatiana Hoffmann, featured in Vogue. The design's intricate pleats symbolize flowing water and cliffs, while the bodice highlights a rising sun motif, capturing themes of family and togetherness. Styled by Isabella Mamas and captured by Mia Rankin.