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Queensland Cricket signs historic MoU to strengthen multicultural engagement with Indian subcontinental communities

These organisations have been working closely with Queensland Cricket for some time, contributing to the growing multicultural presence in the sport.

Australia’s Population Soars Past 27 Million as Migration Drives Unprecedented Growth

Victoria's population grew by 2.7 per cent, followed by Queensland at 2.5 per cent.

Introducing Navigating Australia: A Guide for New Migrants Podcast

Let's build a stronger, more connected migrant community together.

Children’s book celebrates Indian hawker-farmer Siva Singh’s contributions to local Australian community

"A Benalla Story" is authored by Alice Crichton, Parminder Singh, and Punarji Gunaratne with beautiful illustrations by Swarangi Bhave.

Over 620,000 highly qualified migrant workers underutilised and overlooked in Australia’s job market

Recent migrants are 1.7 times more likely to hold university-level qualifications compared to their Australian-born counterparts.

From Controversy to Clarity: Australia Introduces Tougher Visa Regulations with Direction 110

"Since the beginning of last week, I have cancelled 40 visas in the national interest."

Nearly $1 million in fine for employer who allegedly threatened to kill migrant workers’ families

“Visa holders in Australia have the same workplace rights as all other workers, and enforcing those rights remains an enduring priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman.”

One million long-term arrivals entered Australia in 2023, is that sustainable?

"This is placing immense pressure on housing and our critical infrastructure and has not solved our worker shortage crisis.”

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.

Three top reasons why many migrants wait hours after a heart attack to seek help

Importantly, decision time to seek help takes up to 83% of pre-hospital delay in migrant patients, compared to only 48% for Australian-born patients.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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