Road2Aus
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Martyn here, American immigrant in Australia (since 2014). Deep love and curiosity about this beautiful land down under. 10+ years in the higher-ed sector, working to shape Aus as the intellectual and innovation global powerhouse it deserves to be
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As the United States cuts science funding and international cooperation, Australia and other countries see a chance to capitalise on the American brain drain.
American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists
theconversation.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
As the United States cuts science funding and international cooperation, Australia and other countries see a chance to capitalise on the American brain drain.
Almost every day I’m grateful I left the US and became an Australian. The gov isn’t perfect here, but the idea of consumer rights and protection (especially for the vulnerable) hasn’t eroded away like in the US
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is a national treasure. It gets the best price from US pharmaceutical corps, protecting us from exorbitant prices that US citizens pay.
Congrats to PM Albanese for consistently defending the PBS from Big Pharma.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/our-pbs...
Congrats to PM Albanese for consistently defending the PBS from Big Pharma.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/our-pbs...
July 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Almost every day I’m grateful I left the US and became an Australian. The gov isn’t perfect here, but the idea of consumer rights and protection (especially for the vulnerable) hasn’t eroded away like in the US
Could see this coming - they’re going to ruin the higher ed sector in the US.
Trump pauses student visa interviews, weighs social media vetting for applicants
Trump admin pauses student visa interviews and prepares to start vetting social media
More than one million foreign students collectively contribute almost $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy.
www.axios.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Could see this coming - they’re going to ruin the higher ed sector in the US.
Love seeing Melbourne (and Australia) continue to punch above it's weight in global rankings - this time #6 in the world in Oxford Economics Global City Index.
Not bad for a city at the far edge of the world.
Not bad for a city at the far edge of the world.
Melbourne is on the move 📈
We've been ranked #6 in the world – and #1… | City of Melbourne | 13 comments
Melbourne is on the move 📈
We've been ranked #6 in the world – and #1 in Australia – in the 2025 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index.
Our leap up the list reflects Melbourne’s strength in econ...
www.linkedin.com
May 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Love seeing Melbourne (and Australia) continue to punch above it's weight in global rankings - this time #6 in the world in Oxford Economics Global City Index.
Not bad for a city at the far edge of the world.
Not bad for a city at the far edge of the world.
Looks like they found a new stick to use against universities - a stick they’ll probably use again and again. Hate seeing international students in the crosshairs.
Fair to say the US a high-risk country to study in.
Fair to say the US a high-risk country to study in.
Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students.
Students part way through a degree left in limbo. Threatens university survival.
Dictators always assault universities, critical thinking. Research already censored, depts shut, books banned.
Silence from Congress.
Students part way through a degree left in limbo. Threatens university survival.
Dictators always assault universities, critical thinking. Research already censored, depts shut, books banned.
Silence from Congress.
Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students
The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Looks like they found a new stick to use against universities - a stick they’ll probably use again and again. Hate seeing international students in the crosshairs.
Fair to say the US a high-risk country to study in.
Fair to say the US a high-risk country to study in.
So sad Aus isn’t going to the finals - I thought it was one of our stronger songs in recent years. Let’s go Spain, Denmark and Finland! #Eurovision
May 16, 2025 at 3:52 AM
So sad Aus isn’t going to the finals - I thought it was one of our stronger songs in recent years. Let’s go Spain, Denmark and Finland! #Eurovision
The trial that's gripping all of Australia - I reckon Beef Wellington will pop up on more menus and served at more dinner parties across Melbourne/Victoria given the penchant for dark, slightly offensive humour here
Deadly mushrooms seen near Erin Patterson's town months before lunch, court hears: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/erin-patterson-death-cap-mushroom-murder-trial-fungi-expert/105285630
Deadly mushrooms seen near Erin Patterson's town months before lunch, court hears
An internationally recognised fungi expert tells the jury in Erin Patterson's murder trial that death cap mushrooms were listed as growing in two areas near Leongatha in the months before the fatal lunch.
www.abc.net.au
May 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The trial that's gripping all of Australia - I reckon Beef Wellington will pop up on more menus and served at more dinner parties across Melbourne/Victoria given the penchant for dark, slightly offensive humour here
I’ve really immersed myself into Australian native flora since moving here. Some real stunners here, like my beautiful native hibiscus
May 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I’ve really immersed myself into Australian native flora since moving here. Some real stunners here, like my beautiful native hibiscus
There’s a real opportunity for Australia here - while Trump threatens international students and compromises research, the brightest minds from around the world will look beyond US for education and research training.
Labor’s election victory should mean less scapegoating of universities - ABC Religion & Ethics
The Albanese government has received a strong parliamentary majority from voters — governing from a position of security means it can afford to act in a manner that is consistent with the Labor Party’...
www.abc.net.au
May 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There’s a real opportunity for Australia here - while Trump threatens international students and compromises research, the brightest minds from around the world will look beyond US for education and research training.
The Trump factor loomed large in the Australia election - "grievance politics" wasn't a winning strategy, thankfully. Some parallels with the Canadian election but a bigger Labor landslide. Voters perceived incumbency = stability, seems the anti-incumbent sentiment is waning during Trump 2.0
Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering
After a campaign overshadowed by Trump, Labor has prevailed and the Liberals have been left with a real problem: who would want to lead them now?
theconversation.com
May 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The Trump factor loomed large in the Australia election - "grievance politics" wasn't a winning strategy, thankfully. Some parallels with the Canadian election but a bigger Labor landslide. Voters perceived incumbency = stability, seems the anti-incumbent sentiment is waning during Trump 2.0
Election day in Australia - first time voting in the federal election since becoming a citizen in 2023. Compulsory voting in Aus, long lines but positive vibes in my community. Democracy in action, democracy sausages in millions of bellies
May 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Election day in Australia - first time voting in the federal election since becoming a citizen in 2023. Compulsory voting in Aus, long lines but positive vibes in my community. Democracy in action, democracy sausages in millions of bellies