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When picking schools, don’t get stuck on single-sex vs. co-ed. Instead ask – are all students supported and included?

In Australia, reforms like the Gonski model aim to do this by focusing on student needs, such as location, Indigenous background, disability and language support.

Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters – at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously

Cricket Australia changed the playing conditions for the 2023–24 season, and now all Australian players in international and domestic cricket must wear neck protectors.

Alleged drug trafficker arrested after $500,000 cash and drugs found in Sydney apartment

The man was allegedly seen in East Ryde on 20 November 2024 collecting money believed to be tied to criminal activities.

Famous Punjabi singer allegedly assaulted during live performance in Sydney

A fan allegedly stormed the stage and attempted to choke the singer after an offensive gesture by Garry Sandhu reportedly provoked the attack.

The Coalition will block the student caps bill, Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students

For universities, TAFEs, private colleges and potential international students, this news will be cause for relief, but not celebration.

UOW launches India campus, advancing global education and female tech leadership

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is only the second foreign university to open a campus in India.

47-year-old man charged over alleged 237kg MDMA smuggling operation

The drugs were removed before the consignment was delivered under police surveillance to a western Sydney logistics facility connected to the man’s company.

“Will be a disaster on all fronts”: Chaos looms as Albanese government pushes international student cap

Ministerial Direction 107 has already caused a 60,000-visa shortfall in higher education this year.

34-year-old man charged with importing dangerous drug ‘bute’ labelled as ‘rose oil’ into Australia

Once ingested, the body converts 1,4 Butanediol into GHB, which depresses the nervous system and can cause dangerous side effects, including hallucinations, breathing difficulties, and death.

Government aims to pass political donation and spending caps within a fortnight after in-principle deal with opposition

The cap on the total amount a donor could give in a year, covering multiple recipients, is expected to be more than $600,000.

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Fast trains, free TAFE, cheaper bills – PM Albanese promises it all for Victoria

The Prime Minister highlighted achievements in health, including the opening of 28 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the nation’s largest lift in bulk-billing rates in 20 years, and major investments in women’s health.

Trump claims he single-handedly saved 35 million lives in India-Pakistan war

Speaking during his over 100-minute State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, Trump said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him that around 35 million people would have died if the United States had not stepped in to broker a truce.

Indian court sets aside Australia property ruling, orders $1.04 million repayment to cricketer Shikhar Dhawan

The defendant has been directed to return AUD $812,397.50 received as an interim settlement from the sale of a property in Berwick, Victoria, along with AUD $82,000 retained from the sale of another property in Clyde North, Victoria.
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