The man filming can be heard shouting in disbelief and demanding to know what the man is doing, insisting he “not do that on the ground”.

The push to lift enrolments aligns with the Government’s target of increasing the number of students taking these preparatory programs by 40 per cent by 2030 and doubling the figure by 2040.

This year's winners and finalists highlighted the wide-ranging impact and leadership of Asian‑Australians across multiple sectors, reflecting both professional excellence and contributions to the broader community.

PM Albanese said Australia was “proud to work with Türkiye, a country with whom we share a long history”, to deliver a COP that elevates the Pacific’s voice.

Barrett warned that Australia’s ongoing demand for illicit commodities — even amid cost-of-living pressures — was placing “significant pressure in our suburbs” and driving organised crime to use Pacific transit routes.

Both have played central roles in mentoring emerging scientists, leading collaborative regional projects, and driving research that supports sustainable development

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.

As the plume travelled eastward across the Red Sea into the airspace above Yemen and Oman, upper-level winds carried ash into flight paths used by airlines linking East Africa with the Middle East, Europe, and India.

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Emergency WA remains the State’s most trusted platform for emergency updates, recording more than 37 million page views in the past year and over 139 million since its 2016 launch.