Australia and Jordan seek to strengthen longstanding ties as regional conflict and global uncertainty dominate leaders’ opening remarks in Canberra. CANBERRA, 14 October 2026 — […]
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Number of students in higher education more than doubled in 20 years, but inequalities remain
UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past […]
Beyond the Concert Hall: Why More Australians Are Turning Live Music Into a Social Affair
With corporate groups, community clubs and friendship circles buying tickets in blocks, live music is becoming the new setting for networking, client hospitality and shared […]
Fuel Relief on the Way: PM Slashes Excise by Half as States Push Free Public Transport
AUSTRALIAN VIEW – In a sweeping response to soaring petrol prices and a deepening cost-of-living crunch, the Prime Minister has announced a dramatic three-month halving of […]
Trump Dismisses UK Aircraft Carriers as ‘Toys’ in Latest Nato Criticism
Donald Trump described British warships as “toys” compared to US vessels The US president criticised Nato allies for lack of involvement in strikes on Iran […]
Australia Joins Multinational Push for Strait of Hormuz Security – But Rules Out Warships
Australia has added its name to a 22‑nation statement pledging “appropriate efforts” to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, even as the Albanese government […]
Australia’s Role in the Middle East Crisis: Wedgetail Surveillance Planes and Missiles Head to the UAE
In response to an urgent request for assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is facing sustained bombardment from Iranian drones, the Australian government […]
Kevin Rudd quits as Australia’s ambassador to the United States
Kevin Rudd will finish up as Australia’s ambassador to the United States at the end of March, a year earlier than expected. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement this morning, saying […]
Eyes of the world’s longest-living vertebrate, the Greenland shark, show little ageing
Swimming at a crawl with cloudy eyes and mottled skin, the Greenland shark looks like it’s seen better days. The shark’s eyes were thought to […]