The peak body for domestic universities will call for greater funding and autonomy and considered debated on any plans to reduce international student numbers.
Varroa mite, which has invaded Australia's beehives, could pose a major risk to food security by wiping out the pollinators before they can do their work.
A regional town renowned as the birthplace of Australia's largest mining company has earned a new reputation as a bucket-list destination for music lovers.
The government's housing agenda pledges billions of dollars for affordable homes, but in many cases they remain out of reach of low-to-medium income earners.
One of the country's favourite songsmiths has turned travelling troubadour, taking the van-life road to Mundi Mundi with his wife and their four children.
Cold calls and social media ads used to lure people into risky financial products are set to be stamped out under measures announced by the federal government.
Ex-ADF advocates are continuing to push for a $5000 limit on allied healthcare for veterans to be removed, with concerns it could lead to further deaths.