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Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?

Every year, Times Higher Education – a global higher education publication – ranks universities around the world. This one of three prominent international ranking systems for universities.

The Conversation

The fallout from a recent case has federal circuit judges nervous – but legislating to protect them may be a step too far

The judiciary is already near unaccountable, so how wise is it to rush into extending immunity to cover the facts associated with Salvatore Vasta’s performance?

The Guardian - AU

Mitchell Marsh hails Glenn Maxwell's impact as Australia gears up for ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming ODI World Cup as he provides balance to the team as the third spinner, according to Mitchell Marsh. Maxwell returned to top-level cricket after a six-month hiatus due to ankle soreness and the birth…

The Times of India

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Australian halal firm quiet on US senator bribe charges

A company responsible for halal certification of goods exported from Australia to Egypt has retained the role despite being ensnared in a US bribery scheme.

AAP

Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

The Hindu

University of Newcastle maintains comfortable position in world rankings

1904 institutions were ranked from 108 countries.

Newcastle Herald

Beyond the PwC scandal, there’s a growing case for a royal commission into Australia’s ruthless corporate greed

Accounting and consulting group PwC has been front page news ever since its chief executive Tim Seymour stepped down “effectively immediately” in May, when the firm said it had “betrayed the trust” of Australians and promised an independent review of its governance, accountability and culture.

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‘Playing the China card’ or a serious regional threat? Timor-Leste’s new deal with Beijing

The upgrading of ties with Beijing caught regional leaders by surprise, but experts say it could be a strategy to secure investment from Australia

The Guardian - AU

Irani Cup: Troy Cooley set to be ROI bowling coach

RAJKOT: Australia's Troy Cooley will be the bowling coach of the Rest of India team for the upcoming Irani Cup clash against Saurashtra, TOI has learnt. The match will be played from October 1-5 at the SCA Stadium here.

The Times of India

Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat

A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.

AAP

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Marsh, Maxwell star in 66-run consolation win

RAJKOT: He fell to a scorching Jasprit Bumrah yorker with the bat after scoring just five, but Glenn Maxwell showed on Wednesday night exactly why he'll be a big cog in Australia's wheel for the 2023 ODI World Cup in conditions where spin will always be a factor.

The Times of India

Troops head north as army braces for regional conflict

Specialised combat brigades will be positioned in Australia's north in a major restructure to better prepare the army for conflict in the region.

AAP

Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape charges in Australian court case

Sri Lankan cricket international Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a woman he met on a dating site during the south Asian team’s tour of Australia last November

The Independent UK

Man accused of hitting boys 'unfamiliar with driving'

A man who arrived in Australia from Vietnam six days before a crash involving two young boys was allegedly unfamiliar with driving, a court has heard.

AAP

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The Guardian - AU

US actor Steve Martin backs Australian film on Indigenous art movement

Comedian announced as executive producer on Honey Ant Dreamers, about the evolution of the Papunya Western Desert art movement, to be filmed across the Northern Territory

The Guardian - AU

What is the climate crisis doing to Australia’s weather extremes? A Coalition frontbencher gets it ‘patently wrong’

Rising risk of heatwaves and bushfires means politicians will be put to the test about the effect of the climate crisis. Already, some have roundly failed

The Canberra Times

Canberra universities drop in world rankings for a second year

The drop could be due to ranking methodology changes, an ANU spokesperson said.

The Guardian - AU

‘If I could vote twice, I would’: the multicultural communities saying yes to the voice

At a Ballarat forum to discuss the referendum, the sentiment is clear: ‘we can feel what the Aboriginal people are feeling’

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Victor Marillanca, refugee who put Spanish on the air, dies at 69

After escaping torture in Chile, he presented on 2XX for five decades.

The Guardian - AU

The Reserve Bank shouldn’t be spooked by Australia’s imported inflation

If you look at what’s increased most in price over the past year, such as petrol, there is little that higher interest rates would change

The Conversation

We should use Australia's environment laws to protect our 'living wonders' from new coal and gas projects

From Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef in the North, to the Snowy Mountains in the Southeast, and jarrah and marri forests in the Southwest, Australia is home to incredibly diverse ecosystems. Many of our plants, animals, birds and fish are found nowhere else in the world.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League 2023-24 previews No 9: Manchester City

A team studded with England internationals need to kick on and secure European qualification after last season’s near miss

The Guardian - AU

China lifts trade restrictions as relationship improves – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Conversation

Even if Qantas is fined hundreds of millions it is likely to continue to take us for granted

As Qantas faces up to tough questioning from a Senate committee and a claim from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for as much as A$600 million for allegedly selling tickets on more than 8,000 “ghost flights” it had already cancelled, its customers might be thinking things are about…

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Elon Musk’s Twitter, Now X, Removes Election Misinformation Reporting, Raising Concerns

X's removal of its election misinformation reporting feature sparks worries about addressing false claims in upcoming major elections.

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