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WA University Merger: Curtin and Murdoch Vow to Fight Plan to Combine With UWA

Miki FarmerOctober 23, 2026

The Cook government wants to examine merging UWA, Curtin and Murdoch into a university of almost 120,000 students. Here is what is proposed, who is opposed and what it means for students.

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Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7%: What the Latest Jobs Data Means for Careers in WA

Miki FarmerOctober 21, 2026

Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in September while Western Australia fell to 4.2%. Here is what the ABS data means for jobseekers and how to prepare.

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Miki FarmerOctober 20, 2026

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after an alleged attack outside her Wangaratta office. Here is what police say, how leaders responded and what it means for MPs’ security.

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Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Miki FarmerOctober 19, 2026

More than 850 athletes from every state and territory have gathered in Melbourne for the 2026 Special Olympics National Games, where table tennis makes its competitive debut.

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Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

Miki FarmerOctober 18, 2026

An ABC investigation says suspected Chinese spies used LinkedIn to approach more than 100 people linked to Australia, including a former premier and an AFP commander. Here is what was alleged and how to stay safe.

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ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

Miki FarmerOctober 17, 2026

The government will cover card surcharge costs so the ATO can keep accepting credit cards until 30 June, after a backlash from small business groups over its planned ban.

What a Mobile Mechanic Can and Can’t Fix on the Roadside

Miki FarmerOctober 14, 2026

Find out what a mobile mechanic may be able to repair roadside, what usually needs a workshop, and how to stay safe while waiting for help.

Russia–Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Claim Faces Immediate Test as Strikes Continue

Miki FarmerOctober 12, 2026

Published: October 12, 2026 A proposed pause in attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine is facing an immediate credibility test after Ukrainian officials reported further strikes following a US announcement that an energy ceasefire had taken effect. The uncertainty matters beyond the battlefield: energy facilities supply homes, hospitals, industry and essential services, and...

Education Leaders Reconsider Student Engagement and Assessment in an AI-Shaped World

Miki FarmerOctober 12, 2026

Published: October 12, 2026 Debate about student engagement is prompting educators to look beyond simple explanations such as excessive screen time and reconsider whether learning environments give young people enough autonomy, relevance and opportunity to explore ideas. A new discussion in education reporting on October 12 argues that disengagement can reflect deeper problems in how...

AI Changes Entry-Level Hiring, Pushing Graduates to Build Skills Beyond Routine Tasks

Miki FarmerOctober 12, 2026

Published: October 12, 2026 The first step into a professional career may be changing as employers adopt artificial intelligence tools that can perform some routine analysis, drafting, customer support and administrative tasks. At the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok on October 12, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam warned that demand for first jobs was...

WA University Merger: Curtin and Murdoch Vow to Fight Plan to Combine With UWA

Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7%: What the Latest Jobs Data Means for Careers in WA

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

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WA University Merger: Curtin and Murdoch Vow to Fight Plan to Combine With UWA

Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7%: What the Latest Jobs Data Means for Careers in WA

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

What a Mobile Mechanic Can and Can’t Fix on the Roadside

Russia–Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Claim Faces Immediate Test as Strikes Continue

Education Leaders Reconsider Student Engagement and Assessment in an AI-Shaped World

AI Changes Entry-Level Hiring, Pushing Graduates to Build Skills Beyond Routine Tasks

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WA University Merger: Curtin and Murdoch Vow to Fight Plan to Combine With UWA

Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7%: What the Latest Jobs Data Means for Careers in WA

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

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