Compelling news from the refugee and migrant sector

Afghan evacuees feel welcome and safe five years on – survey

1 October 20260 comments

Afghan families who arrived in Australia five years ago this month after being evacuated from Kabul as it fell to the Taliban are feeling welcome, safe, confident about their…

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Refugee footballers win a flag and friendships

24 September 20260 comments

When the Nhill Tigers under-14 boys team won the Wimmera District AFL grand final this month, it was the culmination of an intensive season of training and drills.
It was…

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New immigration arrangements revealed

17 September 20260 comments

The federal government will tighten temporary visa rules in a bid to reduce annual net overseas migration from about 300,000 to 225,000 people by 2028.
The government’s new immigration policy…

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Local communities support victims of Nepal-Tibet disaster

3 September 20260 comments

Australia’s Himalayan communities have rallied to support the victims of the catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Community groups are raising money to support victims and community vigils are being…

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Migrant jobs at risk from AI – analysis

31 August 20260 comments

Migrants in Australia are among the most vulnerable to losing their jobs to the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a new analysis has found.
An AI Industry Impact…

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Nahid’s story – one woman’s epic journey from statelessness to service

31 August 20260 comments

Nahid Kazemi spent ten years struggling to survive in Malaysia as a stateless refugee after fleeing Iran. Earlier, her family had fled their home in Afghanistan because of war.
She…

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Lead story

April 2025

Health, nutrition of millions of refugees hit by US cuts

16 April 20250 comments

The US’ slashing of foreign aid is threatening the health of almost 13 million displaced people and 14 million...

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Afghan entertainer seeking career reboot

16 April 20250 comments

An Afghan musician and actor who was forced to flee his homeland after being targeted by the Taliban is seeking...

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Young soccer star a refugee role model

16 April 20250 comments

Yaya Dukuly is the embodiment of refugee aspiration and success. The 22-year-old Adelaide United soccer star was born into...

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March 2025

Refugee entrepreneur inspiring, transforming a regional community

31 March 20250 comments

The quiet and ageing town of Dimboola has had new life breathed into it thanks to the arrival of a...

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