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Immigration

Burke says detaining visa overstayers will not lead to ICE-style raids

A 100-strong Border Force team being established to remove 77,000 visa overstayers will not bring ICE-style immigration raids seen in the United States to Australia, the Home Affairs minister has assured. Source: ABC News.

Bishops

Archbishop Costelloe discusses challenges facing Church in Australia

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has discussed the challenges facing the Church in Australia in an interview with renowned Vatican journalist Gerard O’Connell. Source: America Magazine.

Politics

Albanese puts cyber safety at heart of bid for UN Security Council seat

Australia will put technology and online safety at the heart of its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to argue that cyberattacks, AI and digital threats are matters of international

Jobs Market Blog

Jobs Market Blog by CathNews offers a variety of Catholic job articles, career guides and recruitment insights.

LATEST JOBS

  • Deputy Principal opportunities at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College, commencing January 2027. Join Catholic Education NT in a senior leadership role supporting Catholic identity, teaching and learning, student wellbeing and community partnerships.

  • MacKillop College is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the opening of a new Primary School in Wyndham Vale in 2028, extending our commitment to Catholic education and strengthening our presence in Melbourne’s West.

  • Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE) to join the leadership team at MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Mackay. This full-time position, commencing in January 2027, offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the spiritual and educational life of the school community.

  • Permanent Full-Time | Commencing 2027 Join the Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle and help shape the future of Catholic education across our Diocese. Supporting over 21,000 students in 57 schools and specialist learning settings, you’ll play a key role in strengthening Catholic identity, faith formation, and mission-focused leadership across our school communities. If you’re passionate about inspiring others, fostering faith, and contributing to educational excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation where faith, learning and leadership come together to make a lasting difference.

  • Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking an innovative and faith-filled Catholic leader for the role of Assistant Principal, St Patrick’s Primary School, Albury. The successful Assistant Principal will be one who is committed to the Catholic faith and incorporates this in the values and behaviours of personal and community life.

  • St Augustine’s College is seeking applications for the position of Director of Administration