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International students are back, but they're struggling with Australia's rising cost of living

In 2020, Scott Morrison told international students to go home if they couldn't support themselves. Now, Australia wants them back, but will they be treated better as the cost of living rises?

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Out of the boardrooms and into the streets: is the Sydney Mardi Gras putting corporations before protest?

Despite the 1978 protest setting the scene for the evolution of Australian gay rights and one of the biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, some hold concerns corporates are edging out the activism that once lay at the heart of Mardi Gras

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

MVP Xavier Cooks faces season's end with ankle injury

Sydney coach Chase Buford has taken aim at the NBL's referees but his main concern is Xavier Cooks' injured ankle heading into the semi-final against Cairns.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Australia to Spend $4.8 Billion on 2032 Olympic Venues

Australia said Friday it will spend Aus$7.0 billion (US$4.8 billion) on venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, including a new 17,000-seat arena and a revamp of the Gabba stadium. The Queensland capital was awarded the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics two years ago, returning the Games to Australia for a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

Gaslighting, love bombing and narcissism: why is Microsoft's Bing AI so unhinged?

There’s a race to transform search. And Microsoft just scored a home goal with its new Bing search chatbot, Sydney, which has been terrifying early adopters with death threats, among other troubling outputs.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

Sydney’s ‘absurd and wonderful’ Progress Shark becomes WorldPride icon

Australian Museum’s installation is 10 metres long, sports a rainbow Lycra swimsuit and has captured the hearts of many

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

Gloves are off as Roar bid to keep ALM hopes alive

Brisbane boss Warren Moon is preparing to throw everything at Sydney FC as the Roar seek to keep their A-League Men season alive.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Cheeky Grace Kim leads golfing girl power at TPS Sydney

Emerging golf star Grace Kim has opened up a three -shot halfway lead over the field following a second straight round of 64 at the TPS Sydney at Bonnie Doon.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

NSW finance minister resigns, Perrottet to take on role

The NSW premier has accepted the resignation of the finance minister after it was revealed he held shares in toll road operator Transurban.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Ephemeral Mt Ainslie labyrinth comes full circle

Creator Julie Rickwood hasn't touched the maze since 2006, it's maintained by walkers who stumble upon it.

The Canberra Times · Feb 17, 2023