'Personal information' of Australian students potentially stolen in Canvas data hack
By Scout Wallen and Monty Jacka

The international learning management software Canvas, used by various universities and schools, was hacked on Saturday. One of the facilities impacted says some of its data has been accessed by a "criminal third party".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/australian-educational-facilities-impacted-by-canvas-hack/106650094

#CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #Education #Universities #TAFEInstitutes #PublicSchools #InformationTechnologyIndustry #ScoutWallen #MontyJacka

'Personal information' of Australian students potentially stolen in global cyber attack

The international learning management software Canvas, used by various universities and schools, was hacked on Saturday. One of the facilities impacted says some of its data has been accessed by a "criminal third party".

More than 500 turtles discovered on the outskirts of far west NSW town
By Lily McCure

Hundreds of turtles are thriving near an outback NSW town, only months after the lake where they live was on the verge of drying up.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/freshwater-turtles-thriving-near-broken-hill-outback-lake/106584786

#Animals #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #WaterResources #Conservation #ScientificResearch #Universities #LilyMcCure

More than 500 turtles discovered on the outskirts of far west NSW town

Hundreds of turtles are thriving near an outback NSW town, only months after the lake where they live was on the verge of drying up.

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A brief personal reflection on #2MR:

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The many lovely people from different backgrounds, yet with quite similar values, created a fantastic active atmosphere. I hope that, as a community, we can pass this spirit on to colleagues in the communications departments of #universities, #associations, #government agencies, #MPs’ offices, #companies and so on!

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Surveillance #Marketing, #BigTech and the #Broligarchy have networks that serve their values. …

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'Scapegoating': Staff, students and politicians back ANU interim leader
By Adam Shirley

A group of politicians, unionists, students and staff come together to support the Australian National University's interim leader, expressing concerns she is being scapegoated for existing turmoil within the embattled institution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/act-support-anu-interim-vice-chancellor-rebekah-brown/106643666

#Universities #HigherEducation #AdamShirley

'Scapegoating': Staff, students and politicians back ANU interim leader

A group of politicians, unionists, students and staff come together to support the Australian National University's interim leader, expressing concerns she is being scapegoated for existing turmoil within the embattled institution.

Students vent frustrations over Notre Dame nursing training
By Nadia Mitsopoulos and Emma Wynne

Numerous nursing students at Perth's Notre Dame University say issues with work placement have left them wondering if they will be able to graduate on time.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-05/notre-dame-nursing-school-issues/106645182

#Universities #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #NadiaMitsopoulos #EmmaWynne

Students vent frustrations over Notre Dame nursing training

Numerous nursing students at Perth's Notre Dame University say issues with work placement have left them wondering if they will be able to graduate on time.

Rural Health Conversations
Features conversations with rural health professionals about the experiences, opportunities and challenges of supervising healthcare students on rural placements...

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/rural-health-conversations/

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