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Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start

It has come at a time when there are many pressing issues facing Pacific Islands nations, which the forum is ideally placed to tackle.

Material remittances in Pacific labour schemes

Unlike financial remittances, which are easier to track and have an explicit dollar value, material remittances are difficult to trace or translate into a dollar value.

Modi-Trump 2.0: Promise, Perils, and Pragmatic Possibilities

The American political drama has reached its peak, with Trump defeating Kamala Harris in an election that captivated Indian families.

Australia made 9 Student Migration Rule Changes in a Year, and now moving to International Student Caps

The legislation covers 1,500 education providers that deliver more than 25,000 courses in 3,900 locations.

Cultural Clashes Can Challenge Immigrant Parenting But Enhanced Support Can Benefit Children’s Mental Health

When parents are more caring and supportive, and are aware of what their children are up to when they’re not with them, children are more likely to have good mental health.

A Russian-born Australian soldier and her husband have been charged with spying

The Korolevs have been charged with “preparing for an espionage offence”, which could see them in jail for up to 15 years.

Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government’s multicultural policy reform

“In 2024, threats to our way of life have surpassed terrorism as Australia’s principal security concern”

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Point Cook crash victims identified as young mother Neha Bommali and visiting mother-in-law Rama Devi

“I cannot carry this heavy financial and logistical burden alone”

Australia adds nearly 393,000 people as population closes in on 28 million as migration drives growth

Nationally, the March quarter alone added 130,887 people, representing quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent.

Tony Burke says India Free Trade Agreement will be honoured as Australia targets temporary, international student and dependent visas

Burke said lower migration would “trash Australian services and trash the Australian economy”.
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