47 h. ago It looks like you, it sounds like you, it moves like you. And it can get you your degree

Universities and students are grappling with whether online-only degrees can do what they promise, as they face the particular challenges of AI cheating

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54 h. ago Fires, injuries as rogue fireworks incidents explode during Melbourne’s NYE celebrations

A fire ignited on the roof of the building that houses the Victorian premier’s office, and two men were stabbed during a machete attack at a famous dining strip during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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63 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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64 h. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: The countdown is on as midnight fireworks loom

Follow along for live updates as Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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69 h. ago Sydneysiders pack out vantage points ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations

Tens of thousands of people have made their way to key viewing spots for the world-famous Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display.

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2 d. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: First fireworks light up the harbour as Sydney celebrates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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3 d. ago Sydney NYE LIVE updates: Thousands flock to vantage points; Heavy police presence expected

Follow along as we bring you the latest live updates as Sydney gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.

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3 d. ago Police ramp up Brisbane NYE security following Bondi shooting

Hours before thousands of people were expected to crowd along the Brisbane River, the Queensland Police Service said there was no known direct threat to revellers.

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3 d. ago ‘David v Goliath’: How universities deal with sexual violence is changing

From January 1, universities will be required to do more under far-reaching legislation designed to prevent and improve responses to gender-based violence on campus.

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3 d. ago NSW Premier says ‘different kind of policing’ for Sydney on NYE

Thousands of heavily armed police will be deployed on Sydney streets tomorrow night as part of the biggest ever New Year's Eve security operation.

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3 d. ago Pistols, revolvers and thousands of bullets seized as cops swoop on alleged contract killers

Six people believed to be members of a “contract kill crew” have been arrested in a major bust in Sydney while two others have been arrested over an alleged shooting plot.

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4 d. ago Antisemitism in universities and gambling ad ban among ignored reports

Just one report had been tabled since the May election and 67 sit unanswered, an audit of committee recommendations shows.

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4 d. ago Childcare watchdog had one inspector for every 66 Victorian services

The troubling picture of children left at risk shows the slim resourcing of the state regulator at a time when reports of sex offences had tripled in five years.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane will avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid a public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago How Brisbane hopes to avoid public transport gridlock on New Year’s Eve

With thousands stranded in inner-Brisbane after Riverfire this year, organisers for the New Year’s Eve fireworks event are adamant there will be no repeat.

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4 d. ago Instead of sending city doctors to rural hospitals, this uni is changing course

Liam Morrissey saw first-hand the contrast between regional and metropolitan access to healthcare. He’s just graduated from the University of Sydney’s medical school in Dubbo, created to bridge that gap.

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5 d. ago ‘Unfathomable loss’: University of Melbourne’s vice chancellor dies at 52

Professor Emma Johnston, the University of Melbourne’s first female vice chancellor, has died less than 12 months after taking the role.

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5 d. ago Why Victoria’s usually pristine beaches are being invaded by bluebottles

Thousands of stingers have been washing up on Victorian shores. Here’s what to do if you get stung.

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6 d. ago ‘He would be nervous’: Pressure mounts on SCG curator after MCG debacle

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says the “spotlight” is on the SCG pitch ahead of the Ashes finale.

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