University
Unis fear proposed tax will scare off wealthy donors
Sydney University vice chancellor Mark Scott says the introduction of a “wealth tax” would make it harder for institutions to attract wealthy donors.
- by Daniella White
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If we want more young people to go to uni, stop screwing them over
A generation of young people is being dudded with unfair levels of debt, indexation and repayment thresholds which mean getting a pay rise may leave them worse off.
- by Chip Le Grand
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Education
Focus on fairness is an education, but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested
The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon, it will be time for action.
- by Sean Kelly
HECS fee relief could flow by July under proposed university debt overhaul
Australians paying off university debts could save $1000 or more by mid-year under a fee overhaul that Education Minister Jason Clare calls a cost-of-living fix.
- by Paul Sakkal
University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul
The prestigious Group of Eight is opposed to a levy to fund infrastructure across the sector, as a 400-page report declares the current funding model is broken.
- by Lisa Visentin
Brisbane uni students on how they’re managing the cost of living
As QUT students turn up for the first week of the year, the cost of living is a popular talking point. Here’s how much they’re spending on rent, buses, ferries and petrol.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
Better educated, more discerning workers set to seize future jobs
Education levels are still higher in other cities, but Brisbane is expected to enjoy a white-collar jobs boom – even if health and aged care still dominates.
- by Sean Parnell
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International students
Government risking ‘nation’s reputation as study destination’ as visas plummet
Private training colleges are losing thousands of overseas students under a federal directive that has slashed visa approvals by more than half.
- by David Crowe
Groceries or myki: Postgraduate students’ plea for transport discounts
Monash postgraduate student Irvan Adistha Putra can’t afford his favourite food, saying he is often forced to choose between buying groceries or paying for public transport.
- by Bhavya Vemulapalli
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Healthcare
His dad was dying. So Daniel built a world-first artificial heart – with pipes and magnets
Australia will spend $50 million building the world’s first long-term artificial heart, after the original prototype was built with pieces bought from Bunnings.
- by Sherryn Groch
Colleges blacklist students from entire countries
Education agents say the government’s visa application crackdown has become extreme and is causing panic among universities and other providers.
- by Daniella White