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The pros and cons of a ‘good bloke’ prime minister

The pros and cons of a ‘good bloke’ prime minister

I find it alarming that the astute Niki Savva sees Peter Dutton as electable despite his failure to produce a single, costed economic policy. Albanese, for all his faults, does stand for something other than himself.

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A PM, a TV star, a powerbroker and a Socceroo walk into a restaurant

A PM, a TV star, a powerbroker and a Socceroo walk into a restaurant

Anthony Albanese, Richard Wilkins, Graham Richardson and Mark Bosnich were spotted lunching in Sydney.

  • by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Still the queer capital? Melbourne pulls out of the Gay Games

Still the queer capital? Melbourne pulls out of the Gay Games

The state government has confessed that it is no longer in the global race for the sporting event.

  • by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Kieran Rooney
Uni boss’ bold plan to slash university fees and end $50,000 arts degrees
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Uni boss’ bold plan to slash university fees and end $50,000 arts degrees

The plan would cost the government $1.7 billion a year and result in the cost of an arts degree falling from $50,000 to $28,000.

  • by Daniella White
Migration scheme in turmoil as Coalition, Greens torpedo overseas student caps

Migration scheme in turmoil as Coalition, Greens torpedo overseas student caps

Labor’s laws to limit the number of foreign students have been blocked, the government calling Peter Dutton “a fraud” over his party’s decision.

  • by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Mad rush’: Unis block foreign applications amid record student arrivals

‘Mad rush’: Unis block foreign applications amid record student arrivals

A record number of international students entered the country in September ahead of the proposed international student caps due to take effect in January.

  • by Daniella White
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Criticising HECS changes misses the bigger picture

Criticising HECS changes misses the bigger picture

If Richardson wishes to campaign against tax breaks for those on higher incomes, he could choose to start with superannuation, family trusts, negative gearing, capital gains discounts and franking credits.

University fees to be reviewed nationwide in next phase of education overhaul

University fees to be reviewed nationwide in next phase of education overhaul

Labor has announced plans to cut student debt by 20 per cent but a planned government commission could permanently change fee structures.

  • by Paul Sakkal
Radical plan to slash student debts by tens of thousands of dollars
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Radical plan to slash student debts by tens of thousands of dollars

University debts could be slashed by up to 20 per cent under an Albanese government plan targeted at young voters.

  • by Paul Sakkal
International student caps slammed by Greens, Coalition as ‘chaotic’ quick fix

International student caps slammed by Greens, Coalition as ‘chaotic’ quick fix

A parliamentary inquiry recommends Education Minister Jason Clare be forced to consult universities before capping numbers.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Serious warning signs’: Sydney universities slide in global rankings

‘Serious warning signs’: Sydney universities slide in global rankings

The nation’s universities suffered alarming falls on a prestigious global ratings index, with seven assigned their worst positions since 2016.

  • by Noel Towell and Christopher Harris

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