Best Australian Books of 2025 Revealed
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.
Matthew Gruter, a South African neo-Nazi deported from Australia after a rally, confronted media in Johannesburg. Read about the visa cancellation and new protest laws.
The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.
Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.
A prominent neo-Nazi who chanted outside NSW parliament has left Australia after his visa was cancelled. Read the full story on his deportation and the government's stance on hate speech.
Australia's Administrative Review Tribunal faces a backlog of nearly 50,000 student visa appeals, driven by tougher rules and a focus on permanent residency over study. Read the full analysis.
Nearly 80,000 young Brits seized Australian working holiday visas last year, a record surge driven by new relaxed rules and the UK's cost of living crisis. Discover the trend.
An Australian holidaymaker's dream trip to Vietnam turned into a £378 nightmare after a simple typo on her e-Visa. Discover how to avoid this costly travel mistake.
Canadian-Palestinian influencer Ousama Alshurafa barred from Australia after praising Hamas attacks. Read the full story on the government's decision and his response.
A veteran migration agent reveals shocking partner visa scams exploiting vulnerable Australian women, with organised networks flooding the system while authorities fail to act.
The Australian Coalition is considering plans to strengthen the immigration system's focus on 'Australian values' following the deportation of a neo-Nazi. Shadow Minister Jonno Duniam leads the call for change.
A South African neo-Nazi's visa is cancelled after an anti-Semitic protest, sparking a family separation crisis and a government crackdown on hate speech. Discover the full story.
South African-born engineer Matthew Gruter has been taken into custody and faces deportation from Australia after attending a neo-Nazi rally. Read the full story on the government's crackdown.
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Controversial sex worker Bonnie Blue's promise to return for Schoolies 2025 faces legal impossibility due to her three-year Australian visa ban. Government sources confirm her exclusion.
India's top male tennis player Sumit Nagal receives his Chinese visa for the Australian Open wild-card playoff in Chengdu after an initial denial. Read the full story of the diplomatic intervention.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Discover Australia's hottest November book releases featuring Helen Garner's first novel in years, Madeleine Gray's anticipated follow-up, and bold new takes on mythology.
Aspiring medic from Kent faces devastating US visa rejection after being accepted to prestigious Chicago medical school, leaving her future in limbo despite significant financial commitment.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mandates state universities to cease H-1B visa sponsorship for international students, sparking concerns about academic freedom and economic impact on Florida's tech sector.
A Dutch tourist's dream holiday in Melbourne turned into a deportation nightmare after Australian Border Force officials discovered controversial Candace Owens content on her phone during a routine inspection.
Dutch beach volleyball star Steven van de Velde, convicted of raping a British child, has been denied an Australian visa ahead of international competitions, sparking global debate about athlete eligibility.
Retail giant Walmart dramatically reduces foreign tech workers as Trump administration tightens visa regulations, sparking debate about skilled immigration and corporate hiring practices.
Australia's beloved Bluey has triggered an unprecedented coin collecting craze as the Royal Australian Mint releases limited edition 50-cent pieces featuring the Heeler family, causing queues and sell-outs across the country.
In a stunning upset that's shaking the wine world, Western Australia's Margaret River region has dethroned traditional favourites to produce the country's best Shiraz, according to prestigious international judging.
Controversial American commentator Candace Owens has been barred from entering Australia, with Immigration Minister Tony Burke personally intervening to cancel her visa ahead of her scheduled speaking tour, sparking intense debate about free speech and bo
Cornwall fisherman John Davies was held in Australian detention for three weeks after a minor visa discrepancy, sparking diplomatic concerns and highlighting border control tensions.
Controversial American commentator Candace Owens has been barred from entering Australia, sparking intense debate about free speech and border control powers. The decision follows pressure from political figures concerned about her divisive rhetoric.
Retail magnate John Fisher, owner of Westfield shopping centres, was held at Heathrow Airport and forced to return to Australia after UK authorities revoked his visa, sparking diplomatic tensions.