Australia spends millions to fast-track migrant tradie skills
Australia is spending $85.2 million to accelerate skills assessments for migrant trades workers, aiming to get them into the workforce faster amid the big build push.
Australia is spending $85.2 million to accelerate skills assessments for migrant trades workers, aiming to get them into the workforce faster amid the big build push.
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Rita-Marie Collin, missing from the Central Coast. Live updates on Newcastle news, weather, traffic.
Police are urgently seeking public help to locate 19-year-old Skye Brown, last seen on May 8 at a Morisset medical facility. Live updates here.
A 92-year-old man died and an 85-year-old woman was critically injured after a driver on the wrong side of the road caused a crash near Stanthorpe, Queensland. The driver fled the scene.
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RecommendedThree people have been sentenced for a terrifying ambush in Cairns where space engineers were forced to dig a dog's grave. The attack left victims traumatized.
A record number of City of Gosnells residents became Australian citizens in back-to-back ceremonies, with over 670 people from 62 countries sworn in at Mills Park.
The City of Perth is pushing for the free CAT bus service to be extended to Point Fraser to support struggling East Perth businesses, despite previous rejections.
A group of 13 people with links to Islamic State have confirmed plans to travel to Australia after years in a Syrian refugee camp.
A search is underway for a man trapped in a car that plunged into water at Audley Weir in the Royal National Park overnight. Emergency services are on scene.
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RecommendedPolice are appealing for dashcam footage following a hit-and-run incident near the Mt Garnet Rodeo grounds in Far North Queensland.
A 26-year-old Dutch volunteer died after falling asleep at the wheel near Bannockburn, Victoria. The crash highlights the dangers of driver fatigue on rural roads.
The Public Service Association is advocating for a government-run domestic violence service to ensure consistent support for victims across New South Wales.
A desperate search continues for Ivan Jakus, 75, who has dementia and disappeared from a Casula nursing home three weeks ago. Fresh dashcam footage shows him on Elizabeth Dr in Cecil Hills.
Cairns councillors criticize proposed e-bike regulations, calling them impractical and detrimental to local transport options. The laws face strong opposition.
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RecommendedFormer public servants are unable to access their superannuation funds due to an IT failure, leaving many in financial distress and seeking answers from the government.
A group of 13 women and children linked to Islamic State have left a Syrian camp and are attempting to return to Australia, escorted by Syrian officials.
Former immigration minister Amanda Vanstone clarifies misconceptions about Australia's migration intake, highlighting policy impacts and public debate.
Experts call for the Liberal Party to adopt a more substantive approach to Australia's migration policy, moving beyond partisan tactics to address real issues.
The Grattan Institute has accused Opposition MP Angus Taylor of pushing an immigration plan driven by politics rather than evidence, sparking debate over Australia's migration policies.
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RecommendedThe Coalition's proposed migrant values statement has faced backlash from critics who argue it is divisive and unnecessary, sparking debate over immigration policy.
Taylor Swift's Australian tour has ignited a national debate on immigration policies, with calls for streamlined visa processes for international artists.
Australia's Coalition proposes a new migration policy requiring social media checks for visa applicants, drawing comparisons to Trump-era measures in the US.
Australia is prepared for a serious national debate on immigration, focusing on population growth, infrastructure, and social cohesion, as the nation grapples with complex policy challenges.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will announce a multi-agency taskforce to deport overstayers and implement stricter visa vetting, including social media screening, in a speech in Sydney.
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RecommendedOpposition Leader Angus Taylor has announced a new ICE-style plan to reduce Australia's migration levels, focusing on stricter enforcement and border control measures.
Michael Angok, 30, was captured in Seven Hills after fleeing Bankstown Hospital. Police are continuing inquiries at Blacktown Police Station.
Police are confident of an imminent arrest as the manhunt for fugitive child rapist Michael Angok enters its third day. The Sudanese national escaped from custody in Sydney.
A major search is underway for Michael Angok, 30, who escaped custody while being transported to Bankstown Hospital from Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Western Sydney.
Politicians and Australians warn that non-European migrants won't fit in, echoing identical claims made against Italian, Greek, and Yugoslav migrants decades ago.
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RecommendedExperts highlight skilled migrants as essential for boosting Australia's productivity, addressing labor shortages and driving economic growth through innovation and workforce diversity.