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University leaders and students have expressed concern over the federal government's plan to bar most international students from bringing their families to Australia under sweeping migration changes. The move is part of a broader bid to lower overseas net migration numbers.
The historic Mount Buffalo Chalet in Victoria is set to reopen after 20 years, thanks to a partnership between Belgravia Outdoor Education and Parks Victoria. The chalet will host school camps and offer a unique experience for students and visitors.
A recent report has revealed the extent of deterioration and dangerous potholes across Victoria's state-managed roads, with the proportion of roads in poor or very poor condition increasing from 39 to 48 per cent between 2021 and 2024. The government has promised to fix half a million potholes this financial year, but experts say more needs to be done to prevent the problem.
A 24-year-old man from Aldinga Beach has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for multiple sexual offences against children. The offences, which occurred over a period of more than three years, included the indecent assault and unlawful sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl on a train in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Melbourne will be the third stop on the Formula 1 calendar, with Bahrain hosting the season-opening race. A sprint race will be a feature of the Australian Grand Prix next year.
Port Adelaide's Ella Heads has been banned for three games for a high bump that broke the jaw of Melbourne star Eliza McNamara. McNamara had surgery on her jaw and there is no timeline for her return.
Mick Stinear's move to Geelong has brought a new style to the team, with a focus on goal assists and sharing the ball neatly around the attacking arc. The Cats have found their feet in the new style, with Aishling Moloney being a vital goal kicker and the team averaging 7.8 goal assists per game.
Victoria's power grid is under strain as data centres drive surging demand for renewable energy. The state's largest wind farm is set to almost double its capacity, but a significant portion of its output will be consumed by just two data centres.
Brisbane remains the most profitable capital city for property sellers in Australia, with a median profit of $525,000. However, national resale profits have declined, with 20.8 per cent of Melbourne units sold at a loss.
Australia has suspended imports of fresh pomelo fruit from Vietnam due to biosecurity concerns. The six-month suspension comes after the identification of exotic pest and disease symptoms on some imported consignments.
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