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Australia tightens student visa rules, narrowing pathways for course changes and family entry
Australia has tightened student visa rules from October 2, restricting in-country applications, family entry and course changes, with significant implications for international students including those from Nepal.
29-year-old woman dies in workplace incident at Perth towing yard
A 29-year-old tow truck driver died Tuesday while unloading a vehicle at Auto Tow Services in Osborne Park, Perth, prompting WorkSafe WA, police and union investigations.
Ten Newcastle Knights fans injured after car hits crowd in Australia
Ten Newcastle Knights supporters, including three children, were injured after a car struck a crowd in Wallsend, Newcastle, on October 3, 2026.
Australia tightens temporary visa rules to curb migration and visa hopping
Australia has tightened temporary visa rules, targeting overstayers, student visa hopping and family migration while prioritising selected skilled workers and aiming to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000.
Australian student visa refusals hit decade high, with Nepali applicants facing sharp rejection rate
Australia’s student visa refusal rate reached 24.2% in June 2026, while over 51% of Nepali applications were rejected in 2025–26 amid stricter scrutiny and Genuine Student requirements.