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Tasmania's $1.13bn AFL Stadium Likely Approved

Tasmania's controversial $1.13 billion AFL stadium is poised for approval in a crucial parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's 19th league team. Read the latest on the landmark decision.

Thousands Rally in Hobart Over AFL Stadium Plans

Thousands of protestors gathered at Hobart's parliament house in a divided rally over a proposed $1.13bn AFL stadium. The controversial project faces a decisive parliamentary vote this week.

'AI Slop' Named 2025's Word of the Year

Discover why 'AI slop' beat Ozempic face to become the Macquarie Dictionary's Word of the Year 2025, reflecting our new digital reality. Read the full story now.

Tasmanian Parliament Approves $1.3bn Stadium

The contentious $1.3bn Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. Discover the details and what comes next for this major Tasmanian project.

AI Predicts 2025 Melbourne Cup Winner

Australian investment giants Macquarie Capital are deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to forecast the 2025 Melbourne Cup champion, revolutionising how experts approach the world's most prestigious horse race.

University strike threat over pay could lock students out

British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.

Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024

Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.

Pro-Palestinian student protests sweep UK universities

Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.

University blunder led to student's tragic death

Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages, says Ig Nobel winner

In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari

ANU Abandons Forced Job Cuts in Major Policy Reversal

The Australian National University has scrapped its controversial compulsory job cuts programme following fierce opposition from staff and unions. The landmark decision marks a significant shift in the university's restructuring plans.

UTS axes teacher education, slashes 1000+ subjects

The University of Technology Sydney is closing its renowned teacher education programme and cutting over 1000 subjects in a drastic overhaul, citing financial pressures and a shift towards 'future-focused' disciplines.

Tasmania AFL Stadium Rejected: Plan 'Too Big' For Hobart

Tasmania's independent planning commission has delivered a stunning blow to the state's AFL ambitions, recommending the proposed $715 million Hobart stadium be rejected for being drastically oversized and fundamentally flawed.

Scientists Warn of New FLiRT Covid Variant Risk

A consortium of leading UK scientists from Edinburgh, Oxford, and Montpellier issues a stark warning about the new KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, highlighting its increased transmissibility and potential impact on summer case numbers.

Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

Charlie Kirk dies after university firing and suspension

Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has died following his controversial dismissal from a speaking tour and suspension from a university platform, sparking intense debate about campus free speech and political discourse.

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