Ukraine nationals seeking refuge in Australia have been offered new visa options to ensure short and long-term pathways stay open to those fleeing the Russian invasion.
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles announced the decision days before a temporary humanitarian visa scheme introduced by the Morrison government ends on 31 July.
Reza Rostami is grateful for the protection given to him by Australia.
Nine years ago he and his young family were on a perilous boat journey from Indonesia, organised by a people smuggler, during which his 18-month-old daughter nearly died. She hadn’t eaten for four days and stopped breathing. But life hasn't been easy for the psychologist, 53, and his family, since they fled Iran.
As COVID-19 cases continue across the globe, an intriguing phenomenon has emerged, including in Australia.
Some people have been able to dodge the disease despite close exposure to infected cases, including isolating at home with family members and friends who are unwell.
The NSW agency charged with preparing the state for natural disasters clearly failed the community during this year's catastrophic floods and should be axed, the opposition says.
Resilience NSW caused more problems than it solved and Labor supported parliamentary inquiry recommendations it be dismantled, NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns said.
Labor's climate bill to enshrine in law a 2030 emissions reduction target has passed its first hurdle clearing the lower house.
It's been backed by the Greens, teal independents and Liberal MP Bridget Archer, who crossed the floor as the Coalition held firm on its opposition to the bill.
About an hour from Fiji’s capital is the village of Togoru. Here, even the dead aren’t safe from the impacts of climate change.
A few barnacle-covered tombstones are all that’s left of this village's ancestral graveyard.
Lavenia McGoon has lived in Togoru all her life. She got married and brought up her children in the small village.
Have you ever written a song by playing table tennis? Probably not. But that’s exactly what a group of Tasmanian children, and Tasmanian Aboriginal (pakana) rapper DENNI, want you to do.
‘Anthem Anthem Revolution’ is an art installation that was launched at the Birmingham 2022 Festival in the United Kingdom this week. The festival showcases global art and culture alongside the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, which starts on 28 July.
