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New overseas student enrolments have fallen by 15 per cent, according to the latest data from the Federal Education Depa...
10/01/2026

New overseas student enrolments have fallen by 15 per cent, according to the latest data from the Federal Education Department. The decline is being linked to higher visa fees and a growing political push to reduce migration numbers.

Politicians including Pauline Hanson and Andrew Hastie are calling for further cuts and are expected to campaign strongly on the issue.

However, Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia, argues that international students play a vital role in supporting the economy, filling workforce gaps, boosting tourism, and strengthening international relationships.

Honeywood discusses the impact of the downturn and the future of international education as this week’s guest on The Issue.






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Australia’s federal government has announced stricter visa checks amid what it describes as emerging integrity concerns ...
10/01/2026

Australia’s federal government has announced stricter visa checks amid what it describes as emerging integrity concerns linked to applications from visitors and migrants coming from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan.
The Department of Home Affairs says it will implement enhanced screening measures to ensure the honesty of documentation, address potential fraud risks, and protect the integrity of the immigration system.
The changes may affect visa processing times and conditions for applicants from these regions, with authorities emphasizing transparency and national security in the new approach.






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📰 Source & Credits

Source: Australian news reporting on immigration policy changes
Credit: Department of Home Affairs / national media coverage

7NEWS Australia reports that young people are becoming more interested in reading following Australia’s social media ban...
10/01/2026

7NEWS Australia reports that young people are becoming more interested in reading following Australia’s social media ban for under-16s. Bookstores across the country are seeing increased foot traffic, with book sales up by around 3%, suggesting many teens are turning to books instead of screens.

The shift has been welcomed by booksellers and educators, highlighting an unexpected positive outcome of reduced social media access.

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Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has revealed how the power of artificial intelligence dramatically boosted productivity ...
10/01/2026

Sridhar Vembu, founder of Zoho, has revealed how the power of artificial intelligence dramatically boosted productivity inside the company. According to Vembu, a single employee—using AI tools—was able to complete work that previously required an entire team, and did it in just one month.

The revelation highlights how AI is rapidly reshaping productivity, redefining job roles, and accelerating the future of work, sparking fresh debate about efficiency, skills, and employment in the AI era.






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Thank you to Australia’s Emergency Responders — our true heroes ❤️🇦🇺 FirefightersSESParamedics
10/01/2026

Thank you to Australia’s Emergency Responders — our true heroes ❤️🇦🇺





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Australia is facing an intense heatwave emergency, with dangerously high temperatures fuelling major bushfires across Vi...
10/01/2026

Australia is facing an intense heatwave emergency, with dangerously high temperatures fuelling major bushfires across Victoria and New South Wales. According to live updates, more than 300,000 hectares have burned, with over 100 buildings destroyed in Victoria alone.
Authorities have issued total fire bans, emergency warnings, and evacuation orders, urging residents to prepare and stay alert as conditions worsen. Meanwhile, Sydney and parts of NSW are bracing for temperatures exceeding 40°C, while Queensland monitors a developing tropical cyclone, compounding the nationwide weather crisis.

Emergency services warn the situation is among the most severe since the Black Summer bushfires, with rapidly changing conditions posing serious risks to lives, homes, and infrastructure.






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Source: The Guardian Australia – Live Blog
Article: Australia heatwave live updates: bushfires rage as extreme temperatures grip the country
Date: 10 January 2026
Journalists & Live Editors: Guardian Australia newsroom

An overseas student, Sneha Kharal, has allegedly been left to take the blame following one of Australia’s largest illega...
10/01/2026

An overseas student, Sneha Kharal, has allegedly been left to take the blame following one of Australia’s largest illegal to***co seizures. Authorities uncovered a massive illicit cigarette operation, but reports suggest the student was underpaid and exploited, raising serious questions about who truly controlled the network. The case has sparked debate around illegal to***co syndicates, exploitation of migrant workers, and accountability of organisers operating behind the scenes.






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Source: news.com.au
Article: Illegal to***co: Underpaid overseas student Sneha Kharal ‘takes the fall in enormous illicit cigarette raid’
Journalist: Cameron Micallef
Publisher: News Corp Australia

Australia’s First Hot Air Balloon Dining Pods Land in MelbourneAustralia’s first-ever hot air balloon-themed dining pods...
09/01/2026

Australia’s First Hot Air Balloon Dining Pods Land in Melbourne

Australia’s first-ever hot air balloon-themed dining pods have arrived in Melbourne this summer. Instead of floating in the sky, these colourful balloon-style pods sit on the ground at The Wharf Hotel by the Yarra River and offer a fun, unique dining experience. 
• 🍽️ What it is: Private dining pods designed to look like hot air balloons — perfect for lunches, dinners, celebrations or sunset drinks. 
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How many people: Each pod seats up to six people. 
• 🍷 Food & drinks: Order from the Wharf Hotel’s a la carte menu, including snacks and beverages. 
• 🎈 Season & booking: Running for summer until March, with limited sessions — booking is recommended. 
• 👶 Family fun: Sundays include kids’ entertainment like games and colouring. 

📍 Location: The Wharf Hotel, Docklands, Melbourne — overlooking the Yarra River. 

📌 Why it’s cool

A relaxed and Instagram-worthy dining experience that feels special without the price or heights of an actual hot air balloon ride! 

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Emergency warnings are in place as multiple large bushfires burn out of control across Victoria, particularly near Longw...
09/01/2026

Emergency warnings are in place as multiple large bushfires burn out of control across Victoria, particularly near Longwood East, Mount Lawson National Park (near Walwa) and Natimuk. 
• Fire danger ratings are either catastrophic or extreme across the state, prompting a statewide Total Fire Ban. 
• Authorities warn that ongoing fires are uncontrollable and unpredictable, with winds and temperatures above 40°C expected to fuel fire behaviour. 

🔥 Impact & Losses
• More than 44,000 hectares have burned in the Longwood fire. 
• At least 52 residential and community properties (including the community centre and telephone exchange in Ruffy) have been lost, with local estimates of around 20 homes destroyed. 
• Over 35,000 people are without power across the state. 

🚨 Missing People
• A man, a woman and a child remain unaccounted for after a house in Longwood East was destroyed by fire. 
• Fire crews have not yet been able to conduct a full assessment of the area due to dangerous conditions. 

🧑‍🚒 Warnings & Safety Advice
• Officials are urging residents in high-risk areas to leave now if it’s safe to do so — do not wait for evacuation orders. 
• Emergency Management Commissioner and the Country Fire Authority stress that lives are at risk and defending homes on catastrophic days is not advisable. 
• People are also encouraged to register their safety status on Register.Find.Reunite to help families confirm their whereabouts. 

🗺️ Other Fires
• Additional fires burning around Victoria — including grassfires — continue to threaten communities, with warnings issued for Grass Flat, Natimuk, and Mt Arapiles. 

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• ABC News: Three people missing in Longwood bushfire amid ‘catastrophic’ fire danger for Victoria — 9 Jan 2026

British cybersecurity expert Jacob Riggs has been granted Australia’s highly selective 858 National Innovation (Permanen...
09/01/2026

British cybersecurity expert Jacob Riggs has been granted Australia’s highly selective 858 National Innovation (Permanent) visa after responsibly identifying and reporting a critical security vulnerability on a website operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Riggs, who has over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, applied for the invitation-only visa in early 2025. As part of his application, he submitted around 60 pages of evidence, including bug bounty rewards, formal recognition from governments and universities, and proof of vulnerabilities he had discovered in major technology platforms.

While his application was still under review, Riggs decided to demonstrate his real-world expertise by legally testing Australian government systems under DFAT’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy, which allows ethical hackers to report flaws responsibly. Within two hours, he identified what he described as an exploitable critical-severity vulnerability, which he immediately disclosed to DFAT. The department confirmed the issue and applied a fix shortly after.

Soon after this disclosure, Riggs received approval for the 858 National Innovation visa, which replaced the Global Talent visa in late 2024. The visa has an approval rate of less than 1%, making it one of Australia’s most exclusive permanent migration pathways. It is designed for individuals with internationally recognised and exceptional achievements in priority sectors, including cybersecurity.

With the permanent visa, Riggs can now live and work in Australia indefinitely, sponsor eligible family members, and apply for Australian citizenship in the future. He is currently based in Sydney and is listed on DFAT’s public Vulnerability Disclosure Honour Roll, highlighting his contribution to Australia’s national cyber security.

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Information Age – Article by Denham Sadler, published 6 January 2026

Australia Student Visa Update 🇦🇺Australia has updated its Country Evidence Levels, which can impact your student visa ap...
09/01/2026

Australia Student Visa Update 🇦🇺

Australia has updated its Country Evidence Levels, which can impact your student visa application.

🔴 Level 3: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Philippines
🟡 Level 2: Sri Lanka, Vietnam
🟢 Level 1: Malaysia, Indonesia

📌 Higher levels = stricter documents & visa scrutiny.

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