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Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students

The government is set to reveal what cap on international students unis and education providers will face and the fate of a controversial visa direction.

Uni changes to rule out large HECS rises: minister

Uni changes to rule out large HECS rises: minister

Uni changes to rule out large HECS rises: minister

Uni changes to rule out large HECS rises: minister

University students will get an average of $1200 cut in their HECS debt under indexation changes brought to federal parliament.

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

Foreign students 'cannon fodder' in migration debate

University peak bodies say a proposed cap on international students is little more than a smokescreen for debate on immigration numbers, a committee has heard.

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Greens slam 'despicable' student protest restrictions

Greens slam 'despicable' student protest restrictions

Rules requiring 72 hours' notice for student demonstrations and a complete ban on camping on a university campus have been called "shameful" by the Greens.

Sydney uni policy 'strangles' protest rights: students

Sydney uni policy 'strangles' protest rights: students

The University of Sydney has covertly introduced a policy that will make it hard for protests on campus after the recent removal of encampments on its grounds.

Students face expulsion over uni Palestine encampments

Students face expulsion over uni Palestine encampments

Up to 20 students at the University of Melbourne say they are facing expulsion months after taking part in pro-Palestine protests.

Aspiring doctor wants more 'familiar faces' in health

Aspiring doctor wants more 'familiar faces' in health

After the birth of her second son Kahlie Lockyer knew she wanted to be a paediatrician, following a lifelong passion of helping others.

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Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year.

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

Students pack up after university disclosure commitment

A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

'Reckless' uni camps rile premier as protests mount

Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

A growing number of institutions want pro-Palestine encampments set up by students on university campuses around the country disbanded.

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

A pro-Palestine student encampment at a Melbourne university has been dismantled while students at another vowed to continue occupying a school building.

Eviction for Gaza uni camps, keffiyeh ban at parliament

Eviction for Gaza uni camps, keffiyeh ban at parliament

Eviction for Gaza uni camps, keffiyeh ban at parliament

Eviction for Gaza uni camps, keffiyeh ban at parliament

Two universities have told student organisers to vacate their pro-Palestine encampments as Victorian parliament deems the keffiyeh scarf "political".

Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband

Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband

Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband

Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband

Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.

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Tensions simmer as pro-Palestine university camps grow

Almost a dozen protest camps have embedded themselves in universities across Australia to support the pro-Palestine movement amid unease over social cohesion.

Israel warned of 'grave concerns' as PM calls for unity

Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message.

Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.

Truck driver to stand trial over space camp bus crash

The man who drove a B-double truck towing two trailers into a school bus on its way to NASA space camp has been committed to stand trial over the crash.

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Bus driver, students still scarred by space camp crash

A truckie who rear-ended a school bus on its way to space camp has faced court, where his lawyer questioned doctors on the seriousness of passenger injuries.

Back to school spells new tests for refugee students

As the school year starts, students with experiences of war and displacement are all too familiar with turning a new page.

Warning amid falling student visa approval numbers

Australia is seeking to restore the standing of its higher education sector and has reduced the number of student visa approvals.

Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode

Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.

Students rally to support a free Palestine

School students have rallied in Melbourne to show solidarity with Palestinians, blocking traffic at a major intersection.

Jumping castle operator charged over Hillcrest tragedy

Workplace safety charges have been laid over a primary school jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania that killed six students two years ago.

From Kalgoorlie to the catwalk at student fashion show

The student showcase at Melbourne Fashion Week features outfits inspired by the space race, and dresses made from shower curtains.

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