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Tuesday’s Stop Work at UTS made our power impossible to ignore.

Because UTS members took action, the VC has already scaled back parts of his cuts and backed away from some of his extreme proposals. 

But big problems remain.

We’ve shown what we can win. Now we keep the pressure on 👉 nteu.au/join
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Those two days of cricket on Friday and Saturday were so good. I reckon someone should invent a format that goes for something like 4 or 5 days. That’d be ace. #Ashes
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Save the CSIRO

Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott

Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between

www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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He’ll be off to work for ICE
Texas A&M police says it has removed this trooper from his game day assignment following this:
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
@jennaprice.bsky.social

Legislative Council Hansard - 13 November 2025 - Proof share.google/bu7sZbL8Ut0u...

Dr. Kaine on University Governance.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Australia’s retirement system assumes seniors are homeowners. Suggesting forever renters need to suck it up and accept their fate is heartbreaking. Political elite have given up on a big chunk of Aussies.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Forever renters want solutions. Experts say look at Vienna
Australia has a growing cohort of forever renters and experts say the government should be looking to examples in other countries where more social and affordable housing options are being developed.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Time for a ruin photo ...
This one was at Wongyarra, South Australia.
November 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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ANU appears to be in continual breach of FOI requirements to publish documents on its website. Right to Know is being relied on by the University, possibly to circumvent access to vital information, in potential breach of the law. www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-i...
October 26, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Stop The Cuts UTS.
October 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Next week, five teens from Palestine will head to Panama to compete in one of the world’s largest youth robotics competitions. The goal? To win—and then teach STEM to their peers displaced by the Israel-Hamas war.
Meet the Palestinian Teens Trying to Win Robotics Gold
Next week, five teens from Palestine will head to Panama to compete in one of the world’s largest youth robotics competitions. The goal? To win—and then teach STEM to their peers displaced by the...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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NEW: Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago, has issued a new statement declaring that Chicago "communities are shaken by immigration raids and detentions. These actions wound the soul of our city. Let me be clear. The Church stands with migrants."
October 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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What's more 200+ Chicago-area clergy — Protestants, Catholics, and evangelicals — have signed a letter decrying ICE's efforts and voicing a willingness to put their "bodies on the line" for migrants, saying, "What Kristi Noem and her ICE agents are doing is immoral." religionnews.com/2025/10/21/a...
After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago
(RNS) — More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’
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October 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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A huge step forward for university governance reform in Victoria with the government's new parliamentary inquiry a sign of imminent change in the way our unis run.
Find out what this means for you and your work at our online briefing on Friday: www.nteu.au/News_Article...
#HigherEducation #auspol
This is the third parliamentary inquiry into uni governance - federal, NSW, now Victoria. NTEU members have exposed the damning evidence: $280m+ wage theft, outrageous exec pay, toxic cultures, corporate-stacked boards. We're winning government action. www.premier.vic.gov.au/putting-stud...
Putting Student Voices At The Heart Of Universities
The Allan Labor Government is putting students and staff at the centre of university decision-making, ensuring Victorian universities reflect the communities they serve.Minister for Skills and TAFE Ga...
www.premier.vic.gov.au
October 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
CPSU, the Community and Public Sector Union, NSW BranchUTS: Enterprise Bargaining update, October 2025 - CPSU, the Community and Public Sector Union, NSW Branch share.google/r0tLl0gMR444...
UTS: Enterprise Bargaining update, October 2025 - CPSU, the Community and Public Sector Union, NSW Branch
The CPSU NSW  has commenced bargaining with the university and the two meetings have now taken place. First bargaining meeting: financial briefing and pay
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October 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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I've come to expect AI slop from this president, but a generated video of him dropping shit from a military plane onto protesters is a new level of 12-year-old pathetic.
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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The Expert Council on University Governance has delivered its recommendations – the depth of the crisis in our universities is clear. Thank you to every member who attended meetings, presented evidence, and stood up for better universities.

Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
October 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM