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American science is in crisis. It’s a great opportunity for Australia to snap up top scientists

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

Everyday there’s something new that will accelerate America’s brain drain

These students can’t catch a break - they’re already monitored and censored by their own government. Now no respite while studying in the US

Could see this coming - they’re going to ruin the higher ed sector in the US.

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...

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.

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.

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

I’ve really immersed myself into Australian native flora since moving here. Some real stunners here, like my beautiful native hibiscus

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’...

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 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?

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