Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.
- by James Massola, David Crowe, Daniella White and Sherryn Groch
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This Australian uni is considering expanding into Saudi Arabia. It’s caused a stir back home
The institution was the first foreign university to be granted a licence to explore opening in the authoritarian kingdom.
- by Daniella White
‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay
Vice chancellor Mark Scott says a few pro-Palestinian student activists were under investigation for inappropriate behaviour but their protest campsite will remain on campus.
- by Daniella White
‘Our university is scared’: Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments
Colleges across the United States have been rocked by mass protests at institutions which began at Columbia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.
- by Daniella White
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Crime
After scouring 600 hours of Wakeley riot footage, police set sights on tattooed man
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Daniella White
Man on bail charged with ‘brutal’ alleged murder of former partner
Molly Ticehurst’s body was found at a Forbes home in central western NSW.
- by Daniella White and Perry Duffin
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University
Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high
Some universities, including at least one prestigious Group of Eight institution, have taken the drastic step of banning or limiting applications from countries deemed at high risk of visa refusal.
- by Daniella White
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University
Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing.
- by Daniella White
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Bondi Junction attack
Bondi Junction attack: What we know so far
The attacker has been identified as 40-year-old Queensland man Joel Cauchi. Police are speaking to his family.
- by Daniella White
Bondi Junction stabbing as it happened: NSW Police identify Joel Cauchi as attacker; John Singleton’s daughter among multiple dead in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
Saturday’s mass stabbing attack at Westfield Bondi Junction has shocked Sydney – and the country. Follow our rolling coverage of the tragedy.
- by Josefine Ganko, Sarah McPhee and Daniella White
Exposed: How simple it is for cheats to buy a university essay
Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
- by Daniella White