Australia

Global experts urge action on youth mental health crisis

World-leading mental health experts have published an analysis of the global state of youth mental health in The Lancet Psychiatry, a prominent journal focusing on critical health issues. Patrick McGorry, editor-in-chief of journal and Melbourne university professor, emphasised the urgent need for action in response to a 50% rise in youth mental health issues. He …

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Melbourne bans E-Scooters despite recent government endorsement

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece launched a motion to immediately cancel contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neuron, wherein the City of Melbourne will be banning such e-scooters. This proved to be a dramatic overturn after the Victorian government declared that e-scooters were ‘here to stay’ just weeks prior. On this note, private e-scooters are …

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Australia set to introduce a cap on international student numbers

Australia’s international education sector is facing potential changes as the government plans to introduce caps on international student numbers starting in January 2025. A proposed formula introduced by the Mitchell Institute for these caps aims to protect the sector’s economic value while prioritising institutions with significant domestic enrolments and minimising disruptions to international students. The …

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Homelessness body urges Victoria to build 60,000 homes

“A catastrophe in housing provision for First Nations people” is how the leader of Victoria’s Peak Body to end homelessness, has described the situation in that/our state. The Council to Homelessness Persons is calling on the Victorian Government to make a commitment to build 60,000 public houses for Victoria’s homeless. Council CEO, Deborah Di Natale, …

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