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Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ‘cut corners’

Sydney Morning Herald removes piece by Cath Ellis, despite Western Sydney University saying her use of AI was ‘appropriate’

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Does AI mean more uni students are plagiarising their work?

People using other peoples’ ideas, words and creations without acknowledgement is a widespread problem. Plagiarism occurs everywhere from restaurant menus to political speeches and music.

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Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds

Survey also found 65% of gen Z think ‘things are better if men do paid work and women do care work’

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‘You’re that guy on TikTok!’: the vice-chancellor who reimagined how a Sydney university could work

Prof George Williams of Western Sydney University thinks the sector is letting students, especially domestic students, down – but engaging with them on their terms can help rebuild trust

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Ex Western Sydney Uni Students Targeted By Email Scam Claiming Their Degrees Had Been Revoked

Western Sydney University students and grads were hit with scam emails claiming their degrees were revoked. Here's everything we know.

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Western Sydney University graduates sent ‘fraudulent’ emails claiming degrees were ‘revoked’

University apologised to recipients, saying emails were referred to police and were not legitimate

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Social connections, service access, language: how disability can make things even harder for refugees

Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be greater for refugees with disability, our new research shows.

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Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2027 despite Albanese reform promises, vice-chancellor says

Australia needs critical thinkers who develop ‘philosophy about the world’ by studying the arts, university warns

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Solar car teams chase ‘dreams of a more sustainable future’ in gruelling 3,000km race across Australian outback

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge starts in Darwin on Sunday, with 34 cars from 17 countries racing across desert to Adelaide

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Cloaking tactics: alleged hacker hides face with jumper

A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing.

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Police Allege Ex-Student Hacked Western Sydney Uni Databases Over Cheaper Parking

A former student allegedly exploited the university's systems to access cheaper campus parking, before escalating to hack into its servers, according to police.

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Student couldn't hack parking fees before $40k 'ransom'

An aggrieved student has allegedly taken out her frustrations on her university, engaging in a years-long campaign of cyber attacks and financial extortion.

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From Gaza to Parramatta: students fleeing global conflicts follow pathway to Australian university

For three young women whose education has been cut short by war in Gaza – where 90% of educational buildings have been destroyed by Israel – Western Sydney University offers an educational lifeline

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'One of the most geometrically perfect': What is this mysterious sphere deep in the Milky Way galaxy?

A supernova remnant (SNR) discovered by astrophysicist Miroslav Filipović of Western Sydney University displays an astonishingly spherical shape.

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Peter Dutton declares Welcome to Country ceremonies are ‘overdone’ in heated final leaders’ debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their fourth and final leaders’ debate of the campaign. The skirmish, hosted by 7News in Sydney, was moderated by 7’s Political Editor Mark Riley.

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Second leaders’ debate is a tame affair befitting a ‘deeply uninspiring’ campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have had their second showdown of the 2025 federal election campaign. The debate, hosted by the ABC, was moderated by David Speers in the national broadcaster’s studios in Western Sydney.

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Western Sydney University Data Breach Sees Personal Info Stolen From 10,000 Students

The uni is in the process of contacting the 10,000 current and former students impacted by the breach.

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10 essential books to read on Australia Day – our expert picks

A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an essential Australia Day read. Here are the works they consider crucial to understanding our culture and history.

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ANU student reinstated after declaring Hamas support

An ANU student who called for unconditional support for Hamas was reinstated at the university on appeal after being expelled, a parliamentary inquiry was told.

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'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

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Women spend more of their money on health care than men. And no, it’s not just about ‘women’s issues’

Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.

The Guardian - AU

More than 300 Australian university executives make more money than state premiers, report reveals

Union says average vice-chancellor gets paid almost double the prime minister, with salaries seemingly ‘plucked from thin air’

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Two students charged after pro-Palestine protest at Western Sydney University

Two protesters, aged 24 and 21, arrested after allegedly assaulting campus security

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What is reproductive health leave and why do we need it?

Time off work to deal with IVF, menopause, gender transition treatments, vasectomies and other reproductive health issues would be enshrined in all workplace awards if a national union campaign succeeds.

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‘International students have been scapegoats’: three perspectives on Australia’s proposed overseas student caps

The federal government’s higher education reforms have attracted criticism from across the sector

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