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Are you thinking about doing a short course? Here are 4 things to consider

Microcredentials have been around in vocational circles for several years but are starting to be offered more widely by universities.

Six men charged for attempt to traffic $1.7 billion worth of meth into Australia

The methamphetamine, solely for the Australian market and destined for Victoria and NSW, would have amounted to almost 19 million individual street deals.

Husband charged over demanding money for Australian visa costs from wife

The woman allegedly had no indication when she departed Australia that the man wished to end their marriage.

The vast majority of Melburnians want more nature in their city, despite a puzzling north-south divide

The City of Melbourne commissioned the study and is already applying its findings in programs that aim to foster residents’ connection with nature.

Can non-mainstream schools teach us about helping kids complete their education?

In 2022, about 79% of students started Year 12, the lowest in the last ten years of data reported. The rate was higher for non-government schools (87.2%) than government schools (73.5%).

Twelve Indian-Australians awarded for contribution to various fields in King’s Birthday Honours List 2023

"I also encourage all Australians to consider nominating someone they admire who has had a significant impact in the community.” 

What should you do if bees colonise the walls of your house?

If they are inside homes or high-traffic areas, both honeybees and European wasps will usually need to be removed by a professional.

AFP seizes $47m assets as part of organised crime syndicate investigation

More than 60 search warrants were executed at properties across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

More than 80 courses available for all across Victoria as part of Free TAFE

The Fund will also support brand-new TAFE campuses in Melton and Sunbury, which are two of Australia’s fastest-growing communities but do not currently have a single vocational training facility.

Ahead of long weekend, new research warns of increased drowning risk

Over the 17-year study period, 185 coastal deaths occurred on public holidays and 167 on long weekends. One in six coastal drowning deaths occur in winter.

Must-read

29-year-old Robin stands trial over Navjeet Singh’s fatal stabbing in Melbourne

Robin allegedly attacked his housemate Shawan Singh with a kitchen knife at a rented home in Ormond, before turning on Navjeet Singh, who had intervened.

Australian farmers gain tool to measure environmental footprint

The tool allows farmers, advisers, and finance-sector partners to assess farm performance against regional benchmarks and track changes in emissions over time.

Popular Australian vlogger says India is a must-visit destination for every traveller

Posting to his followers, he called India “the safest, most affordable and diverse place to travel to”, urging people of all ages to experience it for themselves.
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