This is the third episode in our series exploring life in Australian mining towns. In this episode, we spoke to Javad Aslam, who moved directly from Pakistan to Moranbah and has lived there without first settling in one of Australia’s major cities. Javad shared his experience, how he secured an engineering job in Moranbah, and his views on finding a job in a mining town directly from Pakistan.

Australia’s migration industry is a growing business, but becoming a registered migration agent comes with significant professional, financial and legal responsibilities. In this episode of SBS Urdu’s podcast seris Small Business, Big City, we look at what it takes to enter the profession, the investment involved in setting up a migration agency, and the legal and ethical obligations agents must meet. Registered migration agents from two Australian cities share their experiences and discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in the sector.

Every young cricketer’s success has a story beyond the runs and wickets. For Reyan Farooq, one of the emerging names in Australian cricket, his journey has been closely supported by his father, Farooq Mumtaz. As Reyan progresses from Melbourne club cricket to Victorian Under-19 cricket, his father’s commitment, encouragement and sacrifices remain an important part of the story behind his rise.