Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students

STORY: Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of university students on campus 2. various of tutorial rooms in Australian National University (ANU) STORYLINE: The peak body for Australia's universities has urged the government to fund free degrees in areas of skills needed to address workforce shortages. Universities Australia (UA) on Monday published its pre-budget submission to the federal government, making the case for fee-free university places for disadvantaged students to help employers overcome skilled worker shortages. According to the UA, the number of students enrolled in higher education in Australia fell by 5 percent between 2021 and 2022. In order to meet workforce needs for a future where half of new jobs are projected to require a university degree, UA acting chief executive Renee Hindmarsh said higher education partic

Ace Nakata misses penalty in Olympic soccer q'finals

Ace Nakata misses penalty in Olympic soccer q'finals

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata misses a penalty kick in the men's Olympic soccer quarterfinal on Sept. 23 against the United States at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. Japan lost to the U.S. 5-4 on penalties after the game had finished 2-2 after extra time.

Soccer: Gamba crush Adelaide in winning start to ACL

Soccer: Gamba crush Adelaide in winning start to ACL

Yasuyuki Konno of Gamba Osaka celebrates with teammate Fabio Aguiar da Silva (3) after scoring against Adelaide United during the first half of an Asian Champions League Group H match at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2017. Gamba won 3-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Gamba crush Adelaide in winning start to ACL

Soccer: Gamba crush Adelaide in winning start to ACL

Shun Nagasawa (20) of Gamba Osaka scores with a header against Adelaide United during the first half of an Asian Champions League Group H match at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2017. Gamba won 3-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ace Nakata misses penalty in Olympic soccer q'finals

Ace Nakata misses penalty in Olympic soccer q'finals

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata misses a penalty kick in the men's Olympic soccer quarterfinal on Sept. 23 against the United States at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. Japan lost to the U.S. 5-4 on penalties after the game had finished 2-2 after extra time.