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Student’s take on federal cap of 2025 international student intake

International students and university staff are raising concerns about the federal government’s decision to cap the number of international students at 270,000 starting next year, fearing it may jeopardise the future of Australia’s tertiary education system. The cap, which will apply to the 2025 academic year, represents a reduction of 53,000 students compared to last …

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Report: AI risks Indigenous cultural appropriation

In a new report by Music industry bodies APRA AMCOS and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) the rise of AI technology poses significant risks to Indigenous cultural and economic wellbeing, with 89% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters fearing cultural appropriation. Advocates are urging current government efforts to regulate …

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Lithium mining plans in Serbia from Rio Tinto provoke local unrest

Since July 2024, multi-national mining company, Rio Tinto, has provoked strong local disapproval with their proposed lithium mine in Northern Serbia. Opponents accuse Rio Tinto and the Serbian government of ignoring the environmental and social impacts of the mine, including ruining local water supplies, agriculture, and social order. Protestors and activists have faced cases of …

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Aus government urged to do more as local councils lead the way to net zero: national report

Australian councils are taking climate action into their own hands, with a new report showing they are outpacing the federal government in setting ambitious targets.  Released today ahead of the Better Futures Forum, the 2024 Australian Local Government Climate Review reveals that although largely under-resourced, nearly 90% of surveyed councils aim for net-zero emissions by …

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“Dogs With Jobs” New children’s book teaching kids about assistance animals

Many Dogs have many jobs, and author Natalie Leski writes all about them in her new book.  Titled “dogs with jobs” the book aims to teach children and adults alike about the important roles different dogs have in the community, and how to interact with them if they meet a working dog. Image: Image: Unsplash/ …

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Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform

A landmark report from Australia’s Human Rights Commission reflects long-standing calls for youth and child justice reform across Australia, urging federal, state and territory governments to renew their approach…

 The report called ‘Help Way Earlier’ was produced by Australia’s National Commissioner Anne Hollands, and made recommendations on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children. 
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