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Australian Universities Prioritize International Students Over Domestic Students

Australia's universities are prioritizing international students over domestic ones due to declining government funding and a focus on international rankings, leading to increased tuition costs and financial hardship for local students.

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Cost of Living Crisis Drives Increased Household Sharing, Exacerbating Housing Affordability

Rising living costs are causing Australians to share homes, increasing average household size above 2.5; experts suggest older homeowners downsizing could free up 1.2 million dwellings, significantly easing the housing affordability crisis.

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Indian Cinema's Rise in Australia

Indian films have achieved significant box office success in Australia, with RRR, Jawan, and Pushpa 2 grossing millions, leading to the creation of a National Indian Film Festival and highlighting a shift in global film consumption.

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Australia Considers Allowing Qualified Immigrants to Work

A proposal to allow qualified immigrant professionals to work in Australia won support at an economic roundtable; however, unions raised concerns about job displacement and the need for industry protections, while the government considers abolishing hundreds of nuisance tariffs.

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Midwife Charged with Manslaughter After Home Birth Death

An Australian midwife, Oyebola Coxon, faces manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges for allegedly ignoring complications during a home birth, resulting in a baby's death eight days later.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Qantas Fined A$90 Million for Illegal Worker Dismissals During Pandemic

An Australian court fined Qantas a record A$90 million for illegally sacking 1,820 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, marking the largest penalty for industrial relations violations in the country's history and prompting an apology from Qantas' CEO.

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Australia to Spend \$1.3 Billion on Counter-Drone Technology

Australia will spend \$1.3 billion on counter-drone technology over the next decade, integrating military capabilities with civilian applications to protect Defence bases and significant events like the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, driven by observed rapid advancements in drone technology and the need fo...

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AI Recreates Faces of Welsh Convicts Sent to Australia

AI-generated facial reconstructions of 60 Welsh convicts transported to Australia in the 19th century reveal harsh sentences for minor crimes, highlighting the historical link between Wales and Australia; researchers used historical records and family connections.

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Noongar Director to Helm World Premiere of Tom Wright's 'Troy'

Ian Michael, a Noongar director, will helm the world premiere of Tom Wright's 'Troy' at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre from September 4, replacing Matt Lutton; the production explores themes of cultural destruction and resonates with contemporary political issues.

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Sydney M6 Motorway Faces Further Delays Due to Sinkholes

The \$3.1 billion M6 motorway in Sydney faces further delays beyond the already delayed 2028 completion date due to geotechnical issues, with the NSW roads minister unable to provide a new timeframe pending a technical solution to sinkholes that caused a work stoppage.

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Financial Strategies for Assisting Children with Homeownership

This article provides expert advice on assisting children with property purchases, emphasizing the importance of mortgage pre-qualification, strategic property selection, avoiding joint ownership, and utilizing government schemes while addressing tax implications for SMSFs and inheritance.

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Australia Wins Third Straight FIBA Asia Cup

Australia defeated China 90-89 in the FIBA Asia Cup final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, securing its third consecutive title and extending its winning streak to 18 games since joining the tournament in 2017.

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