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Australian unis have a two-track system. One type of student misses out
The Age
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August 19, 2025
Some of the nation’s universities are stuck in a negative feedback loop of chasing higher university rankings to lure more international students at the expense of domestic students, a tertiary education chief has said. Western Sydney University...
Australian voyage to investigate Tonga’s eruption of the century
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 18, 2025
From: University of Tasmania A team of scientists from the University of Tasmania, in collaboration with the Tonga Geological Services and other Australian and international partners, has embarked on a 54-day scientific voyage to Tonga aboard the...
Australian southern right whales' broad feeding range highlights conservation needs
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Australian southern right whales use a broader range of feeding habitats than New Zealand whales, a new research revealed Tuesday. An international team of researchers used satellite tags to track 37 southern right...
University of Idaho Scientist Helps Uncover Surprising Drought Resilience in Tropical Forests
Newswise
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August 19, 2025
Newswise — MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 18, 2025 — Tropical forests, long considered vulnerable to drought, may be more resilient than expected — at least for now. A sweeping new study published in Science — and co-authored by University of Idaho...
Australia: STEM Focus for Strategic Workforce Growth
OpenGov Asia
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August 18, 2025
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the Australian Submarine Agency aimed at strengthening the country’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Australian Native Food Festival
Concrete Playground
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August 19, 2025
Overview A new annual event is joining Sydney's regular celebrations of flavour and culinary talent, this time shining a well-deserved spotlight on Australian native ingredients and First Nations flavours — thanks to the inaugural First Nations...
Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. It’s time to lift living standards for all | Cassandra Goldie
The Guardian
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August 19, 2025
What is your one big idea? Discussions about productivity cannot be separated from discussions about the kind of society we want to live in and whose living standards we are trying to lift. We must address Australia’s growing inequality which is...
Reciprocal visa cancellations not a good sign for Australia-Israel relations
RiotACT
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August 19, 2025
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Israel is unjustified in revoking the visas of Australia’s representatives to the Palestinian Authority. Photo: National Press Club Diplomatic tensions between Australia and Israel have heightened following...
‘Recruit more males’: Australia’s education system criticised for being too feminine
Sky News Australia
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August 19, 2025
Australia's education system has become "so feminised" and more males need to be recruited to become teachers to ensure boys have positive role models, an education expert has warned Sky News. Natasha Bita, Education Editor for The Australian....
Hate preacher who praised terror attacks gets a visa to Australia - while democratically elected Israeli politicians are banned
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Immigration Minister Tony Burke has been accused of 'double standards' after an elected Israeli politician had his visa revoked, while a controversial Muslim speaker who 'celebrated' the Hamas attacks of October 7 was allowed in to Australia. On...
MoES, Australia Launch First Episode of National Education Campaign
Lao News Agency
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KPL Last week, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), with support from the Government of Australia through the BEQUAL program, has begun filming the first story of a new national campaign to promote education across Laos. The Research...
One Third Of Australian Teenagers Experience Suicidal Thoughts: Report
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Canberra, Aug 19 (IANS) One third of Australian teenagers have experienced suicidal thoughts in the last 12 months, according to a government report published on Tuesday. The report, which was compiled by the government agency the...
A socialist perspective for mass student meetings in Australia against the Gaza genocide
World Socialist Web Site
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August 19, 2025
A “National Student Referendum on Palestine” will be held at universities across Australia between August 20 and 28. The events have been called by the National Union of Students (NUS) and Students for Palestine, which have presented them as an...
Exposing inconsistencies in Australian aged care quality
Scimex Newsfeed
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August 19, 2025
From: South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) A national study led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre based at SAHMRI and the Caring Futures Institute at Flinders University, has revealed...
AirAsia X wins Best International Airline at Australian Aviation Awards
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 18, 2025
AirAsia X secures Best International Airline of the Year 2025, expanding services to Sydney and Melbourne with double daily flights. AirAsia X (AAX) has once again clinched the Best International Airline of the Year title at the Australian...
Research confirms the internet is near universal in Australia
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications New research on digital exclusion shows internet in Australia is almost universal, but some, particularly vulnerable groups, are still missing out. The Bureau of...
Israel Expels Australian Diplomats Over Ban on MK Rothman
Media Line
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August 19, 2025
Israel announced Monday that it will revoke the residence permits of Australian diplomats assigned to the Palestinian Authority, escalating tensions after Canberra barred Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman from entering the country. Foreign Minister...
Teladoc Health expands in Australia with Telecare acquisition
Hospital Management
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August 18, 2025
Teladoc Health has announced the acquisition of Telecare, which provides virtual allied and specialist healthcare services in Australia. This strategic move aims to expand Teladoc Health’s footprint in the Australian healthcare market, providing...
QIMR Berghofer researchers lead landmark clinical trial on how Australians can better protect themselves from skin cancer
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
The successful grant submission was supported by a consumer and stakeholder panel comprising members of QSkin, the public, and stakeholders including the Skin Cancer College of Australia and the Melanoma & Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN), a...
Walker overcomes adversity to punch ticket to Australian championships
Shepparton News
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After a strong result at Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School’s cross-country, winning the Loddon Mallee Region Championship and coming fourth at state level, Walker earned selection for the 10 years girls Cross Country Multiclass team. Walker’s...