Asylum seeker's 16-year ordeal ends in suicide
Alex fled Sri Lanka's civil war only to spend 16 years in Australia's immigration system, separated from his family. His story ended in tragedy in a Perth park. Read his harrowing journey.
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Best Australian Albums 2025: Critics' Picks
Discover the definitive guide to Australia's top music of 2025, featuring Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi, Tame Impala, and more essential summer listening.
Australia's Christmas Weather: From 41C Heat to 16C Chill
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
Emergency visa extension for foreign prison staff
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
PM's Office: No Early Election Planned for 2025
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Hastie Uses Bondi Attack to Push Immigration Values Agenda
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Australian Tax System Benefits Wealthy, Data Reveals
New ABS figures expose Australia's skewed tax system, where the richest 10% receive $22bn in super breaks while JobSeeker recipients languish below the poverty line. Discover the true cost of inequality.
Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
US Citizen Chased by ICE in New Orleans Immigration Sweep
Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old US citizen, was pursued by masked federal agents in Louisiana. She believes she was racially profiled. Read the full story on the controversial immigration operation.
UK groups call Home Secretary's asylum plans 'cruel and ruthless'
Over 200 community organisations have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap her 'cruel' asylum system reforms, warning they fuel division. Read their open letter.
SA Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia Resigns
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
Digital-Only Immigration System Creates Fear and Errors
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Trump Halts Asylum Cases, Imposes Bans on 19 Nations
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Australian Senate Probes Fiscal Outlook and Public Sector Cuts
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Major ICE Operation in New Orleans Leads to Over 100 Arrests
A major ICE enforcement operation in New Orleans has resulted in over 100 arrests, sparking protests and reigniting the US immigration debate. Read the full details.
Trump Administration Announces 60-Day Immigration Pause
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
Albanese reshuffles cabinet, promotes key allies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
ICE Raid Thwarted by Protesters in New York City
A federal immigration raid in Manhattan's Chinatown was blocked by activists, leading to arrests and condemnation from the incoming mayor. Read the full report.
US immigration oversight dismantled, experts warn
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
Australia's Migration Policy Contradictions Exposed
Australia's major political parties face migration policy hypocrisy as internal conflicts undermine public positions. Discover the truth behind political posturing.
Chicago ICE Raid Sparks Immigration Policy Debate
A recent ICE operation in Chicago has ignited fierce debate about immigration enforcement tactics and community trust. Discover how residents are fighting back against perceived oppression.
Study Debunks Trump's Immigration Raid Claims
New analysis reveals 73% of ICE detainees have no criminal convictions, contradicting Trump's claims about immigration raids targeting criminals. Discover the facts.
Australia's Best Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
US Reviews Immigration After DC Guard Shooting
The US will re-examine green cards from 19 countries and suspend Afghan immigration after a National Guard shooting in Washington DC. Read the latest developments.
ICE Dallas operation detains businessman Maher Tarabishi
ICE agents raid Dallas office, detaining businessman Maher Tarabishi in ongoing immigration enforcement. Details emerge about the controversial operation.
Vote for Best Australian Children's Picture Book
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Judge orders bond hearings for detained migrants
A federal judge in California has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings to thousands of detained migrants, a major victory for immigration rights.
Dutton breaks records as Australia's least popular leader
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Fightback begins
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
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