The Albanese Government has detailed reforms to the higher education system.

The Federal Government is slowing student visa approvals to address surging enrolments and pre-election migration concerns.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has unveiled its first-ever national estimates of the LGBTI+ population.

Physicists say the universe could be explained without dark energy.

New research asks what a good life looks like for Aboriginal children.

The 2025 Youth Advisory Groups will give the government their perspectives on key policy areas.

Millions in funding has been provided for research projects that link Australian scientists with international peers.

The government’s ADHD response offers recognition but little relief for those still struggling.

The Albanese Government has unveiled a new Regional University Study Hub in Longreach, Queensland.

Australia’s climate research capabilities have taken a leap forward.

Australia's job market is shrinking at the bottom, leaving the vulnerable stuck.

A new research centre is targeting the elimination of violence against women.

The government’s $3 billion in student debt relief has kicked in.

The Federal Government is boosting digital connectivity for remote First Nations communities across Australia.

Moral outrage significantly contributes to the spread of misinformation on social media.

Ten bold thinkers reshaped science in 2024, tackling viruses, clocks, and the cosmos.

Students will soon have a new legal ally in disputes with their universities.

An international spy alliance has released a joint analysis addressing the radicalisation of young people.

Australia’s first Regional Education Commissioner has been reappointed.

Australian students excel in global tests, but girls are being left behind.

Australia has enacted landmark legislation that will ban social media access for children and teenagers under 16.

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