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Coalition Plans to Cut International Student Numbers and Raise Visa Application Fees

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Australian Culture

Can International Students Vote in Australia? How You Can Contribute to Australia’s Democracy

Accommodation

The City vs. The Suburbs: Finding The Perfect Campus For You

Health | Wellness

Feeling Sad as the Weather Changes? Let’s Explain Seasonal Affective Disorder

News

Proposed Migration Caps, Financial Pressures, And Mental Health Challenges: Key Findings From New International Student Report

Breaking News

Thursday 24 April 2025

Peter Dutton’s International Student Visa Cap Plan Faces Backlash from Unions and Students

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Coalition Plans to Cut International Student Numbers and Raise Visa Application Fees

Thursday 3 April 2025

Proposed Migration Caps, Financial Pressures, And Mental Health Challenges: Key Findings From New International Student Report

Thursday 27 March 2025

Federal Budget 2025-2026: Key Takeaways for International Students

Wednesday 26 March 2025

No Link Between International Student Numbers and the Cost of Rent, Study Finds

Tuesday 25 March 2025

New Vocational Degree Announced: What This Means For International Students

Wednesday 19 March 2025

The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject are Live – Here’s What You Need to Know

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Study Innovation in Australia

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