Tag: ANU
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Community Voices Heard at ‘Securing Our Future 2026’
On 23-24 March, ANU’s National Security College hosted the conference ‘Securing our Future: a ready and resilient Australia’. Observer talked to Professor Rory Medcalf, head of NSC, to find out more.
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ANUSA Birth Control Subsidy Explained
What is the ANUSA Birth Control Subsidy? Observer explains eligibility, subsidised services, and how to apply for reimbursement.
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A Guide to FINALLY Finding a Job in Canberra
Noting how hard it is to find a job in Canberra, Observer has compiled a list of relevant resources to help make the Canberra job search easier.
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Uni Students’ Catch-22: Medication, Food or Accommodation?
By Pia Bobeff and Mia Butautyte We’ve all seen the words “cost of living crisis” glaring back at us every time we tune into the news. We’ve all definitely felt it each time we make a purchase, whether it be refueling the car or trying to buy a snack from DailyMart on the way to…
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Loves Grows (Where My Telstra Tower Goes)
Here at Observer, we love love! Valentine’s Day is our favourite holiday, and romantic comedies are our favourite genre. We are waiting for our William Thacker from Notting Hill, but do not claim Mark confessing his love to Juliet in Love Actually. Bend it like Beckham is our guilty pleasure, “Jess, I’m Irish” is how…
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STEM Students Defend ANU’s Connections to Military Contractors
“I understand the people who brought this motion are very likely arts students”: STEM students at the ANU have protested against a motion at the first ANUSA OGM, demanding the ANU withdraw from space research projects connected to weapons companies. They argued that it “inhibits academic freedom” and destroys career opportunities.
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How Will ANU Move Forward in the Aftermath of Renew ANU?
On Friday, 20 March, Interim Vice-Chancellor Rebekah Brown and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Joan Leach met with the ANUSA President at a Student Community meeting. This allowed students to ask questions about the next University Strategy, set to be released in August 2026.
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Is ANU “Cooking the Books”?
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is conducting an ongoing report examining the Renew ANU plan, introduced in October 2024. Observer investigates the inquiry.
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ANUSA Explained: What can ANUSA do for you?
From legal support to financial subsidies, physical spaces to Student Bites, ANUSA facilitates a wide range of student services. Observer provides a round-up of these services; what they are and how students can access them.
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Hi, My Mum Did NOT Book My Appointment
Sometimes picking up the phone and giving the GP a call is scary. For lots of young Australian students, this is a job they delegate to another individual, normally their mum. So knowing where to go when you have that lingering freshers’ flu cough, or you feel like you probably have not eaten enough fruit…