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Indian media mistakenly recycles outdated claims on student visa ‘ban’ in Australia

“The assertion that Indian university student applications from specific Indian states are being banned, or restricted, is incorrect”

USP lauded as ‘lighthouse of hope’ as 1,881 students awarded degrees, marking milestone

Leaders urged graduates to be bold, visionary, and anchored in Pacific values as they take on new roles in a rapidly changing world.

Macquarie University drops Acknowledgement of Country from law exam after backlash

This backflip follows earlier backlash over its scrapped “Manawari” course that labelled non-Indigenous students as “settlers” and “guests”.

Remembering Prof. Amar Nath Dwivedi, a towering figure in Indian English literature and education

Prof. Dwivedi's journey, from a rural village to significant academic achievements, reflects his resilience and determination.

If a Year 12 student gets an early offer for uni, does it mean they stop trying?

The main round of university offers is in December-January, after students have done their final exams in the previous October and November and have their final results or ATAR.

Australian universities tumble in global rankings amidst international student visa cuts

Australia, the third-largest destination for international students after the UK and the US, is facing a potential enrolment cap, with the government considering limiting new international students to 270,000—a reduction of 53,000.

AI advances likely making students more knowledgeable than teachers, says Prof. Biman Prasad

Prof. Prasad noted that many principals have already observed students digitally fact-checking their teachers, highlighting the generation’s natural adaptation to AI tools.

How early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage

In Australia, most domestic students gain admission to an undergraduate degree via an ATAR.

International students grapple with soaring living costs and tuition fees

An exclusive look into the lives of these students reveals their financial challenges and their demands for more equitable treatment compared to domestic students.

The government says more people need to use AI systems

AI systems are trained on incomprehensibly large data sets using advanced mathematics most people don’t understand.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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