The 2013 Federal Budget From Inside the Room
For the students, the 2013-14 Federal Budget means clarifying the cuts to higher education, announcing new research grants, and entrenching Government policy in regards to the Asian Century policies. Read the rest
The Spacecraft Kepler: Searching for Evidence of the Cosmic Fugue
Exoplanets – terrestrial bodies that exhibit Earth-like characteristics and their possible inhabitants – have long been conjured and popularized in science fiction, from unearthly places as imagined by Arthur C. Read the rest
Ruben Guthrie: Comedy That Burns
Much of the purpose behind the National University Theatre Society’s year of Australian drama is to recognise and celebrate the genuinely great works of homegrown theatre that far too often go unknown and under-appreciated. Read the rest
The Woes of The First World
I have a problem with my showerhead. Put simply, my shower is confused – it’s acting like a water feature when it was programmed to be a compliant cleansing device. Read the rest
Fergie Retires
Manchester United’s manager Sir Alex Ferguson has shocked the footballing world after announcing his retirement after this season. His 26 year reign at Old Trafford will finally come to an end, but the 71 year old will remain at United to be director. Read the rest
Around the World in 80 Seconds
David Tuckwell brings you news from around the world in 80 seconds. Read the rest
Interview: Lavers
Ellen Trevanion catches up with the boys from Lavers after their gig at Phoenix on Monday 6th May.
And check out her review of the gig here: http://www.woroni.com.au/reviews/a-bit-of-the-phoenix/ Read the rest
Podcast – University Cuts: Where Are We At? Interview with Andrew Leigh MP
The Labor government plans to cut a total of $2.8 billion (or $2.3 billion if you do not count the cut to tax concessions) in future spending for universities across Australia. Read the rest
ACT Election Breakdown: Senate Candidates and Policies
May 20, 2013 By Uma Patel
On 14 September ANU students will have the chance to give four politicians a job. They can vote for their representative in one of two A.C.T. Read the rest
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