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Queensland skilled migration 2026–27: registrations open 6 November
Registrations for Queensland’s 2026–27 skilled migration programme open on 6 November, so now is the time to check your pathway and gather your documents.
by Alex Bennett
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Registrations for Queensland’s 2026–27 skilled migration programme open on 6 November, so now is the time to check your pathway and gather your documents.
Discover Nepal Festival on 7 November and Pasko on 21–22 November at Tumbalong Park, with free entry, music, food and community celebrations.
Australia’s permanent-migrant income, employment and housing figures explained, with the right reference years and limits for people planning a move.
A free community festival at Maroubra Beach on Sunday 1 November offers a practical reason to bring more than a picnic: advice on repairing household items, cutting waste and making everyday spending go further. Randwick City Council’s Eco Living Festival runs from 10am to 3pm at Broadarrow Reserve. For newcomers to Sydney, it is also […]
Sydney’s Head On Photo Festival returns from 6 to 29 November 2026, bringing free outdoor exhibitions to Bondi Beach and Paddington Reservoir Gardens. For newcomers, it offers a way to explore the city while seeing stories of migration, belonging and life across borders. The official festival programme (headon.org.au/festival) also includes Bondi Pavilion Gallery and Sydney’s […]
Victoria’s Children’s Week runs from 24 October to 1 November, with free family activities celebrating home languages and cultures.
Community organisations in Western Australia can now apply for sponsorship of up to A$10,000, excluding GST, for local projects and events. Applications opened on 23 October and close at 2pm AWST on 20 November 2026. The Department of Communities programme supports activities that bring people together and meet its community priorities. The funding is for […]
Two paused rules that can stop welfare payments in Australia will return on Monday 26 October 2026. The change matters if you receive a payment with job-search or other compulsory activities through an employment service. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations confirmed the date in its 19 October statement. Who is affected? The Targeted […]
Australia’s 2026 Occupation Shortage List shows shortages easing overall, with gaps remaining in parts of healthcare, education, construction and skilled trades. Here is how job seekers can use it, and why it is not a visa rule.
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