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The University of Melbourne’s new vice-chancellor, Carolyn Evans, says Melbourne needs to double down on its strengths to remain a global innovation capital.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

The University of Melbourne’s new vice-chancellor, Carolyn Evans, says Melbourne needs to double down on its strengths to remain a global innovation capital.

A man has been arrested after another man died following an alleged stabbing at a home in St Albans in Melbourne’s north-west.

Fresh data has revealed more than 10,000 apartments across Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been delayed over labour shortages and rising supply costs.

Bruce Eagle, who has played Father Christmas since 1967, is well qualified to teach ‘how to be Santa’ classes.

There are now 20 NSW schools charging more than $45,000 annually for year 12, but the real cost goes beyond fees.

Ayal Steiner says Israel’s global reputation has become “radioactive”. He is flying to vote in the Israeli elections to try to change the country’s direction.

Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from hospital just days after receiving surgery for lung cancer.

Multiple people have been killed after a deadly fire ripped through a busy military base in Alberta, Canada.

Sometimes a candid photograph captures a moment in a presidency, and the character of the officeholder, so tellingly that you get a penetrating portrait of an era.

The US is about to enter the last campaign weeks of the midterm election, and the world cannot wait for Trump to get his comeuppance.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.