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“Categorically a policy failure”: ANUSA President Speaks Out on the Job-ready Graduates Scheme
ANUSA President Charley Ellwood recently appeared before a Senate Committee to argue against the controversial Job-ready Graduates scheme, which has hiked the prices of arts and humanities degrees across Australia.…
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“Most important and ambitious Budget in decades”: A Deep Dive Inside the 2026-27 Federal Budget
On 12 May 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026-27 Federal Budget, claiming it is “the most important and ambitious Budget in decades”. Observer summarises the key measures that will…
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Breaking: Four “Bishop Loyalist” ANU Council Members Resign
Four more members of the ANU Council have stepped down from their positions following the resignation of Julie Bishop as Chancellor and calls for these appointed members to leave.
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The Socialist Alternative: Detonating Student Activism
Ever wonder who the people handing out pamphlets on University Avenue are? Observer provides an investigative deep dive into the Socialist Alternative.
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“Harder to Ignore” When Standing Together: ACT Greens Push to Improve Student Housing
An ACT Greens-run workshop on improving student housing has indicated upcoming political and student action regarding ANU’s on-campus accommodation crisis. Observer speaks to Greens MLA Laura Nuttall on student housing.
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Julie Bishop Has Just Resigned: How Did We Get Here?
Over the last year, the ANU Council has been subject to resignations, bullying accusations, and unprecedented regulatory intervention. Here’s a summary of all that happened before Julie Bishop resigned.
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Julie Bishop Resigns as ANU Chancellor
Julie Bishop has resigned from her role of ANU Chancellor. According to the Australian Financial Review, Bishop’s resignation was a result of TEQSA’s intervention into the operations of the ANU…
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From AI to ATEC: What’s Happening in Higher Education?
Observer zooms out of the campus bubble, summarising the key news pieces in higher education this year.
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Vote4Her Movement: An Advocate for All
It is undisputed that Gender-based violence is an epidemic in Australia. 2 in 5 women have experienced violence since the age of 15. Observer sat down with Mivy Caddey to…
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Cockroaches, Mice, and Painting over Mould: ANU Residents’ Experiences Living on Campus
By Will Cassell and Madeleine Crabtree Observer talks to current and former students about their experiences living at university accommodations.
