Developed countries would be forced to accept more refugees or pay up for not pulling their weight under an international resettlement plan proposed by federal Labor MP Peter Khalil. Mr Khalil says his “fair share agreement” could see hundreds of…

Hussam AL-Arrakee’s life has been punctuated with war and conflict. Born in the middle of the eight-year Iran-Iraq war, he has rarely experienced times of peace. And, as a filmmaker and radio journalist, he has seen much of that strife…

New Zealand is emerging as leading destination for migrants. Migration added a net 56,000 people to New Zealand’s population in the year to June, according to official statistics. This translates to a population increase of about 11 people for every…

A new study shows that the ancient world was much more culturally diverse than previously thought. The analysis of DNA samples from ancient grave sites in Rome shows that the city was populated by people from all over the ancient…

Migrants are keeping Australia’s cemeteries alive as more Anglo-Australians are opting to be cremated, according to new research. A group of researchers from Monash University surveyed people about their visits to, or links with, cemeteries. In-depth interviews with members of…

Multiculturalism in Australia was forged by people of vision on both sides of the political spectrum, it has survived attempts to dismantle it and, over four decades, it has waged an ongoing battle against racism. But now if faces new…

An innovative garden program that provides economic, social, physical and mental health benefits to local refugees and culturally diverse communities has been honoured at the 2019 Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. The ‘Working beyond the Boundaries’ program, which gives refugee communities…

Successful humanitarian migration is falling across the globe as the numbers of people moving country for economic reasons has hit a record high. According to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Development (OECD). The OECD International Migration Outlook…

An initiative that supports child victims of the conflict in Syria while also celebrating the nation’s culture, music, poetry and food is returning to Melbourne this year. #CookForSyria is a grassroots fundraising dinner event celebrates Syrian food and culture as…

Pope Francis has criticised countries that produce weapons for wars fought elsewhere and then refuse to take in refugees fleeing the very same conflicts. The 82-year-old Argentine pope, whose parents were of Italian immigrant stock, has made the defence of…

Two Afghan brothers who escaped the Taliban, survived ruthless people smugglers and a perilous journey across a war-torn landscape have found peace and a welcoming community in Launceston. “We are Hazaras, and as you might know, there are two main…

Australia’s 20thItalian Film Festival is set to wow audiences across the country with an array of cinema pieces celebrating the best of Italian culture, drama and humour. The Lavazza Italian Film Festival will showcase 26 of the best new Italian…