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Twenty-four health advocacy groups and a state government health agency are joining forces in a bid to effectively eliminate smoking in less than a decade. The Quit Victoria-led campaign aims to reduce the daily smoking rate to 5 per cent by 2025.

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says the cut is partly due to the government listening to "community concerns" but migrant and business groups say the reduction in the intake could have negative consequences.

The Australian government has recently backed down from its earlier plan of doubling the income threshold of parent visa sponsors. Yet, as of this July some other changes have been introduced, affecting applicants of the parent visa category. And in addition to the increased processing time, migration agents are expecting to see further changes.

The contribution of Indigenous women to Australia's defence services remains a little known aspect of the nation's history. During this year's NAIDOC week they have received special acknowledgement for their service. Their growing influence has also been celebrated.

Australia's First Peoples are the world's oldest living civilization dating back some 50,000 years according to a recent genetic study by an international team of academics. Indigenous Australians are people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, together they form 3.3% per cent of the national population, based on the 2016 Census...

Australia's First Peoples are the world's oldest living civilization dating back some 50,000 years according to a recent genetic study by an international team of academics. Indigenous Australians are people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, together they form 3.3% per cent of the national population, based on the 2016 Census...

Are the suits you wear to work every day tax-deductible? It is that time of year again to get your tax affairs in order. So what is the Australian Taxation Office targeting this year?

Migrating to Australia can be a daunting experience with many cultural challenges to overcome and difficult steps to be taken to start a new life. Obtaining a loan for a new business or buying a new home is part of the process. …finds out what types of finances are available to those who have just settled in Australia?

A new study has found Australia ranks as one of the most inclusive nations in the world. The global survey has also found migrants who become citizens, speak English and have jobs are more likely to be accepted as "real Australians" than the corresponding levels in other countries. Australia's race-relations commissioner says the country sets a precedent for building multicultural societies in the world.

There are several changes expected to happen with Australian visas in 2018. Some have been confirmed while others are still pending. It could affect many people wanting to apply for work, partner and parent visas. So, what's underway for 2018?