A $700 billion investment is needed to meet the backlog of infrastructure projects in Australia, according to the country’s peak infrastructure body. Oryana Angel reports. Read More »
Publication: The Australian
The $280bn dilemma
There’s no doubt that Australia is mineral-rich, but digging up talent is a bigger challenge, writes Oryana Angel. Read More »
Green Projects Driving Big Changes
New funding announcements are paving the way for a renewal in green energy projects and a boost in employment numbers across the technologies. Read More »
Holistic Healers Get New Respect
Those working in natural therapies might have once been the butt of quack jokes, but respect for the booming sector is growing. Read More »
Indigenous Teaching
With indigenous students only representing one percent of all higher education students, regional universities are working hard to strengthen numbers. Read More »
Pledge Born from Mateship
The spirit of Legacy was kindled in World War I, and today the organisation is as relevant as it ever was, with a new generation Read More »
Opportunity Knocks More Than You Think
You've got to be in it to win it, is the advice given across the board in relation to applying for tertiary scholarships. ‘‘I travel around giving talks and workshops, but as soon as I mention scholarships, most of the people look at me and say: ‘We’re not eligible’,’’ says student finance expert, Vince Callaghan. Read More »
Easy Living in a Superior City
While Perth was once characterised as expensive and rough around the edges, the resources boom has produced a well-rounded, sophisticated city. Oryana Angel reports. Read More »
Regional Universities – City Lights are Looking Dim
Specialised degrees and sought after courses are enticing an increasing number of students to take up study at regional and rural universities. Oryana Angel reports. Read More »
Gourmet Java on the Boil
I hear the Cairns Highlands is at the heart of Australia's coffee-growing culture so, as a caffeine-loving Sydneysider on holiday in far north Queensland, I scout out our home-grown gourmet coffee trail. First stop, Mareeba. Read More »