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Asylum-seekers target Christmas Island

In news that is sure to add to the government's headaches over asylum-seekers, the strife-torn and overcrowded detention centre is now being has been targeted directly by people-smugglers. In the past three years, the proportion of su [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

New Zealand: A Thrill-Seeker's Dream

A country of dramatically diverse environments, New Zealand offers an array of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. New Zealand's remarkably varied landscape includes beaches, mountains, fjords, glaciers [...]

Posted On : Aug, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Asylum seekers moved to Christmas Island

Customs says the 80 men, women and children were taken directly to Darwin on January 7 because of rough seas near Christmas Island. At the time, the Immigration Department said that was only a stop-gap measure. Now the group are bei [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Navy intercepts first asylum seeker boat of 2011 near Ashmor...

HMAS Glenelg intercepted the suspected irregular entry vessel last night. Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor says initial indications suggest there were 90 passengers and two crew on board the vessel. He said the group will be tr [...]