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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.

Wage theft doubles in Australia as $1.76 billion returned to workers over the past five years

Casual employees, younger workers, and those in hospitality and service industries are particularly vulnerable, often missing out on entitlements such as overtime, penalty rates, superannuation, and other allowances.

Glamping comes to Apollo Bay as new Eco-Safari Tents open along the Great Ocean Road

Nestled at the northern end of the Reserve, the tents offer options ranging from private ensuites to accessible designs with DDA-compliant bathrooms

Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it

One potential answer lies in partnerships between local media outlets and public broadcasters.

Melbourne’s first new CBD station in 40 years completed ahead of schedule

The station’s 18-metre-wide platforms — among the largest underground metro platforms in the world — feature a striking ‘trinocular’ design of three overlapping tunnels with a cathedral-like arched ceiling.

How do banks assess you for a home loan? And how do you work out what you can afford?

Taking out a home loan means you’ll be required to make regular repayments over many years.

Almost 1,300 fuel retailers join real-time reporting to help motorists save

The regulations, which came into effect in August, require all fuel retailers to report their prices in real time whenever they change.

Maya’s colourful design to feature on Victoria’s new fishing licence

Maya’s design, selected from more than 100 entries, will now feature on fishing licence cards carried by thousands of fishers across the state.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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