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Trump's 100% Tariff Threat to Australian Industry

Former US President Donald Trump is poised to announce crushing 100% tariffs on Australian aluminium and steel imports if re-elected, dealing a catastrophic blow to a key Australian industry and threatening thousands of jobs.

Labour to abolish Ofsted in major schools overhaul

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical Labour plan to abolish Ofsted, replace it with a new inspectorate, and tackle the teacher recruitment crisis with a major retention strategy.

ANU Abandons Forced Job Cuts in Major Policy Reversal

The Australian National University has scrapped its controversial compulsory job cuts programme following fierce opposition from staff and unions. The landmark decision marks a significant shift in the university's restructuring plans.

Australian Music Legend Jon English Dies Aged 73

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Jon English, the trailblazing Australian musician and actor, who has died aged 73. Remembered for his role in 'Against the Wind' and a stellar music career.

Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.

US Pundit Kirk Slammed Over NSW Hunting Law Comments

American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk faces fierce backlash after criticising New South Wales' strict firearm regulations and hunting laws, calling them an infringement on personal freedoms. The controversial remarks have ignited a fiery debate o

Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks

Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to

Hanson's One Nation pledges to abolish Australian state governments

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced a radical new policy platform, 'One Nation, One Law', aiming to abolish state governments and create a single, unified national system. The controversial plan promises massive savings and streamlined services

Govt May Scrap Ofsted Ratings After Damning Report

Exclusive: A damning new report from the University of Reading calls for the complete abolition of Ofsted's one-word ratings, citing severe harm to teacher wellbeing and educational quality. The government is now under mounting pressure to act.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.

Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts

School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.

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