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Kiwi migration agent’s licence cancelled over $70,000 ‘fake job’ visa scam

The tribunal heard adviser coached a migrant on how to pay $70,000 for a fabricated role that would support a residence visa application, while advising him on how to conceal the arrangement from authorities.

Artist of the Year Rakhi Bose recognised for inclusive dance and cultural impact at WA Multicultural Awards 2026

As founder of the Academy of Indian Classical and Bollywood Dance, Bose has trained more than 1,000 students and staged over 200 performances.

Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu deported to India over extortion and drug trafficking in Canada

Arshdeep Singh, who entered Canada on a study permit in 2022, and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, a temporary resident since 2016 and suspected member of the Ruffians gang, were both linked to criminal networks with connections in India.

Gurpreet Singh, found guilty of immigration fraud, sues Canada after dramatic legal twist

Gurpreet Singh arrived in Canada on a temporary resident visa and worked as a religious worker at a Sikh temple.

Majority of Australians, including first-generation migrants, want immigration slashed

The poll of 1,936 people, conducted by research firm Fox and Hedgehog between 24 and 27 February, found 79 per cent of respondents favoured an annual migration intake of 100,000 or fewer.

India-born entrepreneurs Singh, Patel, Kaur and Sharma driving surge in new businesses

With 3% of the total population, Indian Australian founders started 22.2% of new businesses in the year 2025

Nominations open for 2026 Victorian Volunteering Awards as government calls for community recognition

By nominating for the Victorian Volunteering Awards, you help celebrate their contributions and inspire others to follow.”

First Hindu chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing celebrated by Australian Navy for Harmony Week

She said her focus was not on promoting a particular faith, but on helping individuals find meaning and resilience in ways that suited them.

200,000 immigrant truck drivers, many Indian, face licence cancellations after fatal Florida crash crackdown

The rule follows several high-profile crashes involving foreign-born drivers last year which officials cited as justification for tightening requirements.

Visa-free entry for Pacific nations back on NZ agenda amid regional mobility push

The online petition, signed by nearly 50,000 people, many of whom are residents of PIF countries, was presented to the current foreign minister and leader of NZ First, Winston Peters.

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Tariq Ramadan, Oxford Islamic scholar, convicted of rape in France and Switzerland

Ramadan was regularly featured in media outlets such as Al Jazeera, BBC, and other international platforms and was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers!

“A global crisis needs a national response”: Albanese urges calm as Iran conflict and inflation hit fuel supply

Speaking in Canberra on Friday, Albanese said Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a Category 4 system, was impacting the West Pilbara and Gascoyne coasts, while parts of northern Australia were still recovering from recent flooding.

Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing

It forms part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, which funds projects aimed at improving safety, wellbeing and social inclusion for international students living in the state.
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