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Top Immigration News

Legislative Changes Effective 1 July 2009

There are extensive legislative and policy changes to the migration program which come into effect on 1 July 2009.

Federal Court decision on fee waiver

A man from India has succeeded in an appeal to the Federal Court against a decision by the Migration Review Tribunal that it did not have jurisdiction to hear his application due to an issue that arose over a fee waiver request by the man.

Tasmanian sponsorship for General Skilled Migration

Tasmania is again sponsoring applicants for General Skilled Migration in a limited range of occupations.

Federal Magistrate rules on Subclass 485 visa application

A man from India has succeeded in an appeal against a decision to refuse him a Subclass 485 visa. The issue in the appeal related to IELTS test to be undertaken. While the decision is of limited relevance to other applicants it does provide a good illustration of the complex issues that face the visa applicants and their advisers.

Western Australia joins the health waiver club

Western Australia has joined the health waiver arrangements in relation to Subclass 856 visas.

Migration agent millions

Recent evidence to a Senate committee revealed that millions of dollars are held by MARA which is being taken over by DIAC on 1 July 2009

Carers visa changes

Solicitor Michael Thornton has posted useful information on the MIA Forum about the attitude taken by DIAC to a recent Carer’s visa application.

Getting married overseas

Marriages entered into by Australians overseas will, in most cases, be recognised for migration purposes. Exceptions to this rule include polygamous marriages, underage marriages and marriages entered into by people who are closely related. However it is important that when Australians marry overseas they make sure that they comply with local legal requirements for marriage.

Islamabad visa processing moved to Bangkok

Since 1 May 2009 processing of all spouse and family visa applications by people living in Pakistan (except applications by Afghan nationals) has been moved to Bangkok. In other news from Pakistan indicates that student visa applicants from areas of Pakistan where there has been recent conflict are likely to face delays in having their applications processed.

Top Ten World News

Japan, S.Korea in united stance against N.Korea

South Korea and Japan "will never tolerate" a nuclear-armed North Korea, South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak said on Sunday after talks with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso. Lee and Aso agreed to press North Korea to abandon its nuclear programme amid Pyongyang's continued sabre-rattling, and called for China to play a greater role in persuading its ally to disarm, they said in a news conference. "During the talks, we confirmed that we will never tolerate a nuclear-armed North Korea," Lee told reporters.

Brazil navy to honour crash victims

The Brazilian Navy says it will pay tribute to the 228 people killed when an Air France jet plunged into the Atlantic nearly four weeks ago. Families of the victims have been invited to participate in the ecumenical ceremony on Monday in the north-eastern city of Recife aboard the frigate Bosisio that participated in the search operations. Brazil's military said it had ended its search for more bodies and debris from the Airbus A330 that came down on the night of May 31 to June 1, saying that only a "negligible" amount of remains could still be recovered.

Iraq lessons learned, U.S. Marines turn to Afghanistan

After five years coping with the most dangerous province in Iraq, the U.S. Marines have been given their next assignment: the most dangerous province in Afghanistan. But this time around, they say they will talk a little more and shoot a little less. "We spent so much time in Iraq learning from our mistakes," said Corporal Mahmoud Awada, a 21-year-old Lebanese-American Marine from Utah, who spent the second half of 2007 and early 2008 in Anbar west of Baghdad. "We learned that we can't just go around kicking down doors because that won't work. In Iraq, what really helped us win over there, make the situation better, was gaining the trust of the people, becoming friends with them."

UN rights mission hears testimony on Gaza war

A UN human rights mission listened as witnesses described in gruesome detail the Israeli shelling of the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip during a three-week offensive at the turn of the year. The delegation planned to hold two days of public hearings as part of its investigation into alleged war crimes during the 22-day offensive launched in late December that killed about 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis. They listened as a young wheelchair-bound man named Ziad al-Deeb described how he had been sitting at home with his family, savouring a brief pause in the fighting, when Israeli forces began shelling his neighbourhood.

Aussie arrested over fatal HK taxi smash

An Australian man has been arrested in Hong Kong after the driver of a taxi he was travelling is died following a crash, police said on Sunday. The man, who was named by the Sunday Morning Post as 22-year-old Kelsey Michael Mudd, was held after the fatal crash early on Saturday morning, police said in a statement. The Post, citing police sources, said there had been a dispute between the driver and Mudd before the incident in Hong Kong's Central district at 3:30 am (1930 GMT). The car smashed into the central railings and then hit three taxis travelling in the opposite direction. The passenger then moved into the driver's seat and drove off on the wrong side of the road, before hitting another taxi.

Pakistan offers reward for Taliban chief

Pakistan has ramped up its campaign against Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, placing a bounty on the chieftain's head and launching air strikes on his stronghold in the country's northwest. The government has expressed its determination in recent weeks to eliminate Mehsud, who is viewed with increasing alarm in Islamabad as a major threat to security in the country. His group has been blamed for a string of suicide bombings across the nation that have killed more than 100 people in the past month. The intensifying conflict between Pakistani security forces and Mehsud has been centred in North and South Waziristan - part of the mountainous tribal belt in the northwest - where the army appears to be preparing for a fresh offensive aimed at eliminating Mehsud and his militant network.

Jacksons plan funeral as doctor protests innocence

Michael Jackson's family were making funeral arrangements for the pop icon as the singer's doctor denied injecting the music legend with a powerful painkiller shortly before his death. Jackson's family members were due to meet activist Reverend Al Sharpton to discuss plans for a tribute to the star, whose sudden death last week at the age of 50 has triggered a global outpouring of grief. Sharpton was cited in several media reports as saying Jackson's family was considering a series of simultaneous memorials around the world to reflect the huge appeal of the late "King of Pop."

Peru, Slovakia sites make heritage list

The UN cultural body's World Heritage Committee hailed the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, nestling in the Central Andes mountains, as a "well-preserved" site showing evidence of a developed society. Famed for its pyramids and temples, the city is one of the oldest known centres of civilisation in the world, according to the committee which is meeting in Seville, Spain. The 5,000-year-old Caral complex is part of several sites collectively known as the Norte Chico - the oldest in Latin America, dating back to the same period as the Egyptian pyramids.

In pursuing Iran talks, US downplays Ahmadinejad role

The United States on Sunday reiterated its intent to continue discussions with Tehran over its nuclear program but downplayed any role that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would have in formulating policy."Whatever Mr Ahmadinejad says, everyone understands that in Iran, he is not the person who makes decisions on foreign policy, on defense policy," senior White House adviser David Axelrod told the ABC show "This Week."

Army overthrows Honduras president, protests erupt

The Honduran army ousted and exiled leftist President Manuel Zelaya in Central America's first military coup since the Cold War. Angry Zelaya supporters took to the streets and set up barricades. The dawn coup was strongly condemned by Zelaya's regional ally Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez -- who has long championed the left in Latin America. Chavez put his military on alert in case Honduran troops moved against his embassy or envoy there. U.S. President Barack Obama's administration, the European Union and a string of other foreign governments also voiced backing for Zelaya, who was snatched by troops from his residence and whisked away by plane to Costa Rica.

Top Ten Australia News

Tax cuts to boost workers' wallets

Many Australian workers will have a little more cash in their pockets from 1st July as the government begins rolling out its promised tax cuts. Despite the global financial crisis, the government has offered people a carrot in the form of $9.8 billion worth of tax cuts flagged in last year's budget. From 1st July, when the new financial year begins, the 30 per cent income tax threshold will be increased to $35,001 from $34,001, and the 40 per cent tax rate will be reduced to 38 per cent.

Storm blacks out 15,000 homes

Close to 15,000 homes throughout Perth remain without power after last night's severe storms. Destructive winds of more than 100 kilometres an hour lashed Perth suburbs and surrounding hills. Western Power spokeswoman Marisa Chapman says about 60 electricity hazards have been reported throughout the morning."While there may be one particular area that the power line is down, they will have to patrol the whole length of the line before putting power back on just to make sure that there are not any other hazards on that line," she said.

Hybrid bus trial starts in Melbourne

Australia's first hybrid-electric bus trial has been launched in Melbourne.The $500,000 trial will be on two outer suburban routes and it is expected the buses will emit 20 per cent less greenhouse gases than diesel buses.The Victorian Government says it will consider introducing more of the green buses if the trial is successful.

Delegation tries to allay 'racist' attack fears

Indian journalists visiting Australia say they do not believe recent attacks on Indian students were acts of racism. The Federal Government has paid for seven journalists to spend time in Australia, with the delegation meeting victims of attacks, other students and political leaders. Roli Srivastava from The Times of India says the journalists are taking an important message home. "There is this huge impression right now in the country about what's happening," she said.

Boy awarded $854k after bunk bed fall

A 10-year-old boy whose skull was fractured when he fell out of bed has been awarded almost $854,000. Cameron Thomas fell from the top of a bunk bed during a sleepover at his friend Joel Shaw's house at Bilambil Heights on the New South Wales north coast in 2004. Cameron said he was trying to climb down and, because the ladder had been removed, put his foot on a chest of drawers. His parents said after the accident his personality changed and he was depressed. In the Supreme Court, Justice Kirby ordered Joel Shaw's parents to pay almost $854,000 damages.

Water, commuting costs on the rise in SA

The average water bill for a SA household will rise 13.8 per cent to $387.50 from July 1 in a measure announced in the state budget earlier this month. The government's water charges have risen about 36 per cent in 2009/10, an increase partially offset by an almost $20 reduction in yearly water supply charges. Also the cost of a bus or train ticket will rise by about 20 cents, but free public transport will be offered to pensioners on weekends and between 9am and 3pm on weekdays.

$33m for homeless bushfire victims

Grants of up to $15,000 will be paid to people who lost their homes to help them move from temporary to permanent accommodation. Singles and couples will receive $10,000 payments while households will receive $15,000. This is on top of the $50,000 lump sum and the needs-based payments of up to $50,000 that have already been paid.

Rudd and Obama discuss nuclear threat

Mr Rudd spoke to the American leader by phone discussing the economic, environmental and security challenges facing the globe. They discussed the Major Economies Forum (MEF) and other meetings that they will attend together in Italy in July. They discussed in particular the development of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, an Australian initiative which has the strong support of the United States. They discussed global security challenges, including the proliferation threat posed by North Korea.

Race for flu vaccine as death toll rises

Australian scientists are continuing their race to find a swine flu vaccine as the deadly virus claimed another two victims. Melbourne researchers hope to start clinical trials of a vaccine as early as next month, while the University of Queensland is claiming a major breakthrough. Scientists at the University of Queensland say they are concentrating on measures to prevent the death toll from climbing. UQ signed a research collaboration agreement with Protein Sciences Corporation, a US-based company.

Two win over $53 million in Oz Lotto

The champagne corks will be popping for two lucky winners who scored the second highest payouts ever made from an Australian lotto jackpot. The winners from Queensland and South Australia will each add $53,274,992.38 to their bank accounts from the record-breaking $106 million Oz Lotto first division prize. And another 60 people will each get more than $33,000 from the second division pool.

Top Technology News

Gizmodo, Engadget founder launches new gadget site

The founder of two of the most popular gadget sites on the Web, Gizmodo and Engadget, launched another destination for technology junkies. GDGT.com, the latest creation of Peter Rojas, describes itself as a social platform for lovers of computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, videogame consoles and other items.

Qld scientists play part in psychotic disorder researchQueensland scientists involved in an international study have made discoveries about the genetic make-up of people with psychotic disorders. Scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have developed analytical techniques to study DNA samples of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Human heart master cells identified

Researchers have identified the early master cells that make up the human heart and said on Wednesday they could someday be used to make patches to fix damaged hearts. The discovery, published in the journal Nature, also sheds surprising light on how human hearts develop in the womb, and how congenital heart disease develops. The study provides a new way of understanding heart disease as it appears in children and in adults

Sweden's Global Gaming snaps up Pirate Bay

A little-known Swedish software firm has snapped up file-sharing website The Pirate Bay with the hope of turning the source of legal controversy into a money-spinner that appeals to both users and content providers. Global Gaming Factory X AB, which operates Internet cafes and provides software, said that it had agreed to buy Pirate Bay for 60 million Swedish crowns ($7.7 million).

Microsoft's Bing search wins share from Google

Microsoft Corp's new Bing search engine gained U.S. market share in its first month in operation but still trails dominant rival Google Inc, according to data. Bing, launched on June 3 but available to some users a few days earlier, took 8.23 percent of U.S. Web searches in June, up from 7.81 percent for Microsoft search just prior to its rollout and 7.21 percent in April, said Internet data firm Stat Counter.

Solar orbiter Ulysses ends mission after 18 years

The interplanetary space probe Ulysses officially ceased operations on 30th June after an 18-year voyage of roughly 5.5 billion miles (8.85 billion km) and nearly three complete orbits around the sun, NASA said. Radio contact with the Volkswagen-sized spacecraft was halted by ground controllers shortly after 1 p.m. PDT/4:00 p.m. EDT, but NASA project manager Ed Massey said Ulysses will continue its wide, elliptical orbit around Earth's local star indefinitely.

Top Health Tips

The Perfect Cholesterol-Cutter

Keeping your heart healthy needn’t be a pain in the Chest. The average level of bad cholesterol in Australian men is 5.5mmol/l, but according to the CSIRO, your risk of heart disease is already increasing if your cholesterol is between 5.5 and 6.5mmol/l. A healthier target is 5.0mmol/l and below - at least 10 per cent lower than the national average. That's easily achieved, though. A study by the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland found that walking up stairs for six minutes a day can lower cholesterol by 15 per cent and make you 10 per cent fitter than those lift-loving layabouts.

The Perfect Stroke-Preventer

Canned tuna- a classic muscle-building food - thanks to its high protein content – can bolster your organs as well as your muscles. US researchers found that it can oil your system against the risk of stroke. A study of 43,000 men by the Harvard School of Public Health discovered that men who ate oily fish, such as tuna, three times a month had a 40 per cent lower risk of suffering a stroke.

The Perfect Detoxifier

The perfect detox duo to usher out the bad is your liver and water."There's a lot of nonsense talked about ‘detoxing'. People forget that the liver is a built-in detox mechanism," explains Dr Andrew Wadge, from the UK's Food Standards Agency. A study at St Mary's Hospital in London found that trusty old tap water and a good night's sleep are sufficient to keep your liver in fine fettle.

The Perfect Tension-Killer

Researchers at the University of Paisley in Scotland reckon that sex is the best stress reliever as it releases the feel-good chemical oxcytocin. Furthermore, researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK found that men who have sex three times a week reduce their risk of heart disease by 50 per cent.

Tips to overcome weight loss problems for women

• Give yourself a bit more lee way when it comes to losing weight.

• Be aware of overly restrictive eating and the tendency to binge when things go wrong.

• Practice eating to live – not living to eat.

• Don't try to compare directly with Men – set your own goals and targets.

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