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IMMIGRATION

Illegal migrants could be deported in just six hours under new U.S. rule

An ongoing immigration crackdown targeting undocumented migrants in major U.S. cities has further intensified fears across the Pacific.
IMMIGRATION

Tim Watts, Nicholas Reece and Mitu Bhowmick Lange lead AIYD 2025’s star-studded kick-off

AIYD 2025 will convene 30 delegates—15 from each country—in Mumbai from 15–17 September, before moving to Delhi on 18 September for a final day of workshops
IMMIGRATION

$130k butcher job ad attracts 140 applicants — all from overseas, including India and Bangladesh, but not one Australian

“They all want sponsorship. But how can I train someone who’s never held a knife?”
IMMIGRATION

From pandemic tutor to food relief hero: Inspiring journey of ‘volunteering queen’ Ruchi Sharma

Beyond direct service delivery, Ms Sharma has shaped the Council’s multicultural strategy as a member of the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee.
IMMIGRATION

Indian migrant Kamalpreet Singh fulfils family military dream as Flying Officer in Royal Australian Air Force

The military legacy runs deep in Kamalpreet’s family, with both his father and great-grandfather having served in the Indian Army.
IMMIGRATION

Former immigration officer jailed for secretly approving brother-in-law’s Aussie visa

Just 16 minutes after he reapplied on 6 December, McCann self-assigned the case to herself and approved the visa within three days.
IMMIGRATION

New Zealand chooses Indian-origin Superintendent Sunny Patel to lead Auckland Police

Patel is only the second person of Indian origin to reach the rank of Superintendent, alongside Wellington-based National Partnerships Manager Ethnic, Rakesh Naidoo.
IMMIGRATION

Violent former immigration detainees stay ‘free’ as Australian legal bar proves too high

One individual, Friday Yokoju, was recently charged over a fatal attack in Footscray, prompting renewed criticism from the Opposition.
IMMIGRATION

Nearly a third of Tuvalu applies to move to Australia under landmark climate migration deal

Applications for the visa cost $25 and close on July 18, with successful applicants selected by random ballot rather than skill or merit.
IMMIGRATION

Australia faces shortfall of almost 250,000 skilled workers in these three professions by 2030

Currently, about one in four professionals in these sectors are on a visa, underscoring the role migration continues to play in meeting workforce needs.

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NEWS

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.
NEWS

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
OPINION

‘We will burn down the newsroom’: Online threats push Pacific journalists into silence

Research shows that females and journalists from minority communities are exposed to higher levels of digital hazards.
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