Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Rethinking the global displacement crisis

1 April 20260 comments

Refugee resettlement in third countries is now not a durable solution to the global crisis of human displacement, according to former Assistant Secretary of the United Nations Professor Gillian…

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Migrant women find independence and more rights in Australia

16 March 20260 comments

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.
An overwhelming…

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Challenges and opportunities await Iranian women footballers

12 March 20260 comments

Nine years ago Neda Zeyghami left Iran to begin a new life in Australia. She reflects on what awaits the six Iranian women soccer players who have been granted…

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‘Women of Impact’ recognised

12 March 20260 comments

Five women from multicultural communities have been recognised for their contributions to building the capacity of their own communities and to bolstering broader social cohesion.
The AMES Australia ‘Women of…

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Fall of a dictator – is this end of Iran’s regime

4 March 20260 comments

Neda Zeyghami is part of Australia’s Iranian diaspora. In this opinion piece, she examines the emotional and political realities of witnessing upheaval in one’s homeland, and questions what the…

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Ukrainians resolute four years after the invasion

26 February 20260 comments

Ukrainian Australians remain resolute in support of their homeland as this month marks four years since Russia’s invasion.
Melbourne-based Ukrainian community leader Maru Jarockyj said Australian Ukrainian communities were continuing…

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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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