ANU Observer

09/06/2026

The resignation letters of two former ANU Council members were tabled at the June Senate Estimates, one alleging “TEQSA has taken complete control” of the ANU and has “unlawfully usurp[ed]” the Council.

The ANU’s appearance focused on governance, with Acting Chancellor Andrew Metcalfe defending TEQSA’s involvement in the University and addressing recently released reports.

The resignation letters of two former ANU Council members were tabled at the June Senate Estimates, one alleging “TEQSA has taken complete control” of the university. The ANU’s appearance focused o…

04/06/2026

A report from the ANAO has found the ANU’s $250 million Renew ANU savings target was approved “without clear evidence it was needed, achievable, urgently required, or likely to have the intended impact”.

A report from the ANAO has found the ANU’s $250 million Renew ANU savings target was approved “without clear evidence it was needed, achievable, urgently required, or likely to have the intended im…

31/05/2026

ANUSA Welfare Officer Leila Clarke has described criticism of her electoral reforms as “gendered” following their failure to pass in last week’s ANUSA AGM. The four-hour meeting saw these controversial motions either fail to pass or be withdrawn.

ANUSA Welfare Officer Leila Clarke has described criticism of her electoral reforms as “gendered” following their failure to pass in last week’s ANUSA AGM. The four-hour meeting saw these controver…

26/05/2026

Tuesday 26 May 2026 marks the 29th observance of National Sorry Day. Observer speaks to ANU Indigenous Department Officer Tom Hughes for his thoughts on Sorry Day, including the ‘Bringing Them Home’ report, government inaction, and what students can do to amplify Indigenous voices.

Tuesday 26 May 2026 marks the 29th observance of National Sorry Day. Observer speaks to ANU Indigenous Department Officer Tom Hughes for his thoughts on Sorry Day.

21/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: ANU Backtracks on Controversial Semester 2 Final Timetable Release Date
Reporting by Anushka Vineet

On 19 May, Observer reported the Final Timetable release for Semester 2 would be delayed to Monday 13 July at 11am, the same day and time as allocations opened. Following student outrage, the ANU has backtracked on this decision.

ANU stated on the Timetabling website they have made this decision after “the valuable feedback colleagues and students have provided in relation to the delay of the Final Timetable Release”, and that they “understand [the] concerns raised”.

Observer can report that the Semester 2 Final Timetable Release will now be 10am Friday 10 July 2026. This will allow the timetable to be available on MyTimetable Web Publisher 2026 for three days before subject allocation at 11am Monday 13 July.

For information on how to access MyTimetable Web Publisher 2026 please visit the Timetabling website.

21/05/2026

In the wake of mass resignations from the ANU Council, ANUSA President Charley Ellwood wants the focus of university reform to be structural.

Observer sat down with ANUSA President Charley Ellwood to discuss the future of the ANU in the wake of mass resignations from the ANU Council. Ellwood, student representative on ANU Council, called…

19/05/2026

The finalised Semester 2 timetable has been delayed. Now, students can only access the timetable on Monday 13 July at 11am. The same day and same time as subject allocation.

14/05/2026

Ever wonder what it is like to be a part of the winning BNO band? Observer provides backstage coverage of ANU’s biggest night of the year.

Ever wonder what it would feel like to be a part of the BNO team? Observer provides backstage coverage of ANU’s biggest night of the year.

13/05/2026

ANUSA President Charley Ellwood recently appeared before a Senate Committee to argue against the controversial Job-ready Graduates scheme, which has hiked the prices of arts and humanities degrees across Australia. Observer speaks to him on the impacts of the scheme at the ANU.

ANUSA President Charley Ellwood recently appeared before a Senate Committee to argue against the controversial Job-ready Graduates scheme, which has hiked the prices of arts and humanities degrees …

13/05/2026

On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget, claiming it is “the most important and ambitious Budget in decades”. Observer summarises the key measures that will impact students, covering sectors across education, healthcare, disability services, and more.

On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget, claiming it is “the most important and ambitious Budget in decades”. Observer summarises the key measures that will impa…