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Skilled migrants and international students key to Australia’s global growth, says Asst. Minister Julian Hill

Julian Hill MP noted that Australia’s population is ageing and that many sectors, from agriculture to hospitality, rely on temporary and skilled migrant labour.

Australian university graduates targeted in new email scam claiming degrees revoked

One email from a sender labelled “no-reply” falsely claimed the recipient had been permanently excluded from the university and ordered to hand in original documents.

Report reveals international students’ true impact on NSW economy beyond dollars and degrees

International education is NSW’s second-largest export, generating $12.8 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

Devika Chaudhary recognised for outstanding contribution to the community at 2025 Multicultural Youth Awards

Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award recognises a young individual or group making a significant positive difference through impactful volunteer work or community projects.

Sai Enterprises fined $35,000 for underpaying international students at Adelaide petrol station

The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $35,000 penalty on Sai Enterprises Pty Ltd, which previously ran the outlet, and a $3,500 penalty on the outlet’s former manager, Raman Monga.

Bhutanese students named Sonam Choden steal the show at Aussie university graduation

It is reported that even the Chancellor, academics, and attendees couldn’t hold back their laughter, with the moment going viral on social media.

After 729 days, Nepali family hopes Trump plan will help free son Bipin Joshi, held captive by Hamas in Gaza

Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old agricultural student from Nepal, was abducted by Hamas gunmen from Kibbutz Alumim during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

Positive update for Indian students seeking high-quality education in Australia

India’s student visa assessment level for Australia has moved from Level 3 to Level 2, easing documentation requirements such as upfront financial evidence and course-specific English tests.

Indian international student Jatinderpal Singh jailed 11 years for selling drugs in Canada

Jatinderpal Singh, who came to on a study permit in 2022, was unable to afford tuition leaving his visa to expire; he was drawn into drug trafficking in 2024 and caught within a month during a police sting.

Indian Americans emerge as powerhouse benefactors of US higher education with $3 billion in donations

Nearly 270,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in U.S. universities, contributing close to $10 billion annually to the American economy and supporting around 93,000 jobs.

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Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.
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