Young Congolese refugee paints new Australian life. By Farid Farid, The North West Star

A little over six months ago Ezra, a young Congolese artist, landed in Australia with his large family straight from one of the largest refugee camps in Malawi to a quiet, leafy street where he appreciated the sounds of chirping birds.

"Cockatoos are the most unique creatures I've ever seen in my life and that's why I decided to paint them," he told AAP.

Young Congolese refugee paints new Australian life. By Farid Farid, The North West Star