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Outgoing Productivity Commission chairman Michael Brennan has proposed increasing student contributions to improve university access.
Sub workforce needed
Australia is facing workforce challenges as it prepares to enter the nuclear age.
Sports boost for ignored class
Anthony Albanese has pledged a $200 million investment in women's sports.
Cost concerns as unis merge
Up to $250 million could be at stake if South Australia’s uni merger is delayed.
Jobless rate grows
The Australian unemployment rate experienced a slight rise of 0.2 percentage points, reaching 3.7 per cent in July.
ABS regrets LGBTIQ+ left out
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has issued a “statement of regret” for omitting key LGBTIQ+ topics in the 2021 census.
AI driving new bullies
The eSafety Commissioner says children have started using AI to bully their peers.
Anti-violence targets announced
The Federal Government has, for the first time, set targets for ending violence against women and children.
Twitter shift drives off experts
There has been a mass exodus of environmentalists from the website formerly known as Twitter.
Voice sought for climate
Experts say Indigenous voices need to lead Australia’s response to the climate crisis.
Newest supercomputer switching on
Swinburne University of Technology launched its $5.2 million supercomputer.
US judge tells state to help
A court ruling means government agencies must protect citizens from impacts of climate change in Montana.
Fresh funds for Gap goals
A $44 Million funding boost has been provided to support at-risk First Nations families.
NSW report shows country split
The NSW Auditor-General has revealed big disparities in access and outcomes between rural and metropolitan students.
Robodebt apology offered
The Federal Parliament has extended a formal apology to the victims of the unlawful Robodebt scheme.
Uni survey revived
Universities Australia has committed to a new national survey on campus sexual assault.
Union claims probed in ACT
The ACT’s Integrity Commission is looking into allegations of improper influence in school tenders.
Digital ID tech slammed
A digital identity expert says plans for the myGovID app will not work without an overhaul.