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Armenians demand govt pressure on ‘genocidal’ blockade
Hundreds of Australia’s Armenian diaspora have called on the government to increase pressure on Azerbaijan to lift a nine-month blockade over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh territory that has left thousands starving. …
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Australia’s indefinite detention laws under UN scrutiny
Australia’s limitless detention of refugees and immigrants is under the microscope as human rights groups and government watchdogs line up to criticise the powers. Australia is one of few Western …
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Lockdowns impeded migrant women from fleeing abuse
Domestic violence rates soared during Australia’s COVID-19 lockdowns but for temporary migrant women it was even more precarious because they could be deported and separated from their children by their …
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Migration system overhaul to entice long-term residents
Australia is overhauling its migration system relying on temporary workers by going back to its roots to encourage permanent residency. About two million people in Australia are on temporary visas …
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Labor slams unfinished classrooms in NSW public schools
Labor is entering the final week of the NSW campaign trail lambasting the government for underfunding public schools and pledging a $100 rebate for parents whose children want to learn …
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Speaking more than one language can slow down dementia
Growing up speaking more than one language can help delay the effects of dementia. It’s good news for those living in Australia’s many culturally diverse households, according to a study …
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Sydney to shine with biggest NYE fireworks
Sydney’s iconic harbour is set to shine on New Year’s Eve with 100,000 pyrotechnic effects lighting up the skyline after two years of muted celebrations. Shedding off social restrictions amid …