Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Migrants, refugees embrace Australia Day, survey finds

25 January 20260 comments

A large majority of migrants and refugees new to Australia plan to become citizens and believe it is important to celebrate Australia Day, according to a new survey.
Most newcomers…

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Opinion – Putting the migration debate in perspective

20 January 20260 comments

Melinda Collinson, CEO AMES Australia
Time and again throughout Australian history migrants have been demonised during times of hardship.
In recent months they have been directly blamed for Australia’s housing crisis…

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Worrying political trends on the horizon for 2026

16 January 20260 comments

Last year was a terrible one for humanitarianism, and 2026 is shaping as even worse.
A depressing litany of wars and negative geopolitical trends, as well as the continuing erosion…

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Venezuelans in Australia express hope and fear for their homeland

8 January 20260 comments

Venezuelans in Australia have “mixed emotions” about the US air strikes on Caracas and the kidnapping and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
Many are celebrating the arrest of Maduro, who…

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Refugees settling well in regional Australia – study finds

23 December 20250 comments

The settlement of refugees in regional Australia is a success story with refugee families building successful lives and regional communities benefitting from their presence, a new research report has…

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Migrant optometrist giving back

23 December 20250 comments

His own experiences as a migrant motivates Melbourne optometrist Dr Ahmed Azzam to help other people who are new to Australia.
His volunteer work in helping refugees with eye health…

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August 2015

The multicultural face of footy

17 August 20151 comment

Western Bulldogs star recruit Lin Jong is being tipped as a future champion but he also stands out for being...

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Birds’ nests you can eat

17 August 20150 comments

Edible birds’ nests are quietly emerging as one of Melbourne’s most coveted foreign delicacies. The nests are created...

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Cracking Asian markets

14 August 20150 comments

Differences in language, culture and business practices are the main barriers to tapping into the Asian marketplace,...

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Ordinary Europeans helping refugees in the face of rising xenophobia

13 August 20150 comments

If you listen to the politicians and much of the press, you might get the impression that no one in...

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