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Premier celebrates five years of free TAFE at William Angliss Institute

March 20th, 2024 - Gemma Grant

Premier Jacinta Allan has paid a visit to William Angliss Institute to mark five years since the introduction of free TAFE courses in Victoria.

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International students strain under work restrictions

August 23rd, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

Work restrictions introduced by the federal government in July that limit international students to 48 hours per fortnight are having wide-ranging effects, with some students feeling the economic pinch and others being forced to leave the country entirely.

With Docklands at capacity, is it time for a CBD primary school?

April 26th, 2023 - David Schout

After Docklands Primary School hit capacity just two years after opening, should the Department of Education explore opening a vertical primary school in the CBD?

City of Melbourne prepares to welcome international students back

February 21st, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The City of Melbourne is preparing a multitude of activities to help ease the transition for international students ahead of O’Week, with this year marking a 33 per cent increase on student numbers seen last year.

Iglu provides a supportive home away from home for students

August 24th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

The return of international students to the city has been a slow-growing process, but notable purpose-built student accommodation Iglu Melbourne City is ensuring it is there every step of the way with doors wide open.

Soapbox event set to empower women scientists

July 27th, 2022 - Brendan Rees

An event celebrating women academics in science is set to be held outside the State Library in August as part of National Science Week.

Homestay programs asking for local doors to be opened

July 27th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

This month many international students are travelling to Melbourne for semester two, and while their arrival is much-anticipated the need for more homestay hosts until December is becoming apparent.

Aurora lands in the CBD

May 25th, 2022 - Jack Hayes

In a move that will come as welcome news to local parents, the team behind Aurora Early Education has opened its third location at QV Melbourne and its first in the central city.