Crowning glory for Aussie university as European princess enrols to study
Norway's future queen is moving Down Under to study at one of Australia's top universities.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second-in-line for the Norwegian throne, will move to NSW within months to begin a bachelor's degree at the University of Sydney in August.
The 21-year-old heir has enrolled to study international relations and political economy in a three-year Bachelor of Arts program.
The Royal House of Norway announced on May 26 that Princess Ingrid Alexandra would live on campus in a student residence while she studies.
"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," the palace said.
The University of Sydney is among the world's top-ranked tertiary education institutions.
In 2025, it was ranked 18th highest in the world, and second highest in Australia in the QS University World Rankings behind the University of Melbourne.
The young princess, part of the House of Glucksburg, is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Her grandfather, King Harald V, is Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch at 88 years old.
Norway's future queen is moving Down Under to study at one of Australia's top universities.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second-in-line for the Norwegian throne, will move to NSW within months to begin a bachelor's degree at the University of Sydney in August.
The 21-year-old heir has enrolled to study international relations and political economy in a three-year Bachelor of Arts program.
The Royal House of Norway announced on May 26 that Princess Ingrid Alexandra would live on campus in a student residence while she studies.
"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," the palace said.
The University of Sydney is among the world's top-ranked tertiary education institutions.
In 2025, it was ranked 18th highest in the world, and second highest in Australia in the QS University World Rankings behind the University of Melbourne.
The young princess, part of the House of Glucksburg, is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Her grandfather, King Harald V, is Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch at 88 years old.
Norway's future queen is moving Down Under to study at one of Australia's top universities.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second-in-line for the Norwegian throne, will move to NSW within months to begin a bachelor's degree at the University of Sydney in August.
The 21-year-old heir has enrolled to study international relations and political economy in a three-year Bachelor of Arts program.
The Royal House of Norway announced on May 26 that Princess Ingrid Alexandra would live on campus in a student residence while she studies.
"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," the palace said.
The University of Sydney is among the world's top-ranked tertiary education institutions.
In 2025, it was ranked 18th highest in the world, and second highest in Australia in the QS University World Rankings behind the University of Melbourne.
The young princess, part of the House of Glucksburg, is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Her grandfather, King Harald V, is Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch at 88 years old.
Norway's future queen is moving Down Under to study at one of Australia's top universities.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ingrid Alexandra, who is second-in-line for the Norwegian throne, will move to NSW within months to begin a bachelor's degree at the University of Sydney in August.
The 21-year-old heir has enrolled to study international relations and political economy in a three-year Bachelor of Arts program.
The Royal House of Norway announced on May 26 that Princess Ingrid Alexandra would live on campus in a student residence while she studies.
"Her Royal Highness looks forward to dedicating herself to her studies in the years to come," the palace said.
The University of Sydney is among the world's top-ranked tertiary education institutions.
In 2025, it was ranked 18th highest in the world, and second highest in Australia in the QS University World Rankings behind the University of Melbourne.
The young princess, part of the House of Glucksburg, is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
Her grandfather, King Harald V, is Europe's oldest hereditary reigning monarch at 88 years old.
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"Revenue that's generated by the precinct will be used to deliver services and infrastructure in our Newcastle local government area, so the community needs to be fully informed and carefully consulted." The council will undertake a mix of phone, online and face-to-face surveys to gauge residents' sentiments, identify any issues or concerns and help build understanding of the project. Newcastle Airport, which is jointly owned by Newcastle and Port Stephens councils, owns Astra Aerolab. In August 2024, Cr McCabe said she felt she was "lied to" finding out the missile factory would be built on Newcastle Airport land after the council said the airport had no intention to secure explosive ordnance manufacturing tenants. In a report to councillors in June that same year, the council said there was "no explosive ordnance manufacture/assembly on land owned by Newcastle Airport" and "there is no intention by the airport to seek this type of tenant". Councillors made it clear they wanted more information about goings-on at the airport, particularly around Astra Aerolab and the Kongsberg facility. At the time, Cr McCabe said that as part-owner of the airport, the means by which it generates revenue for the council to spend in Newcastle should be in line with the council's own Investment and Borrowing Policy. City of Newcastle's policy stipulates it should avoid investment in "production or supply of armaments", which it lists as "socially harmful". A City of Newcastle chief executive report presented to councillors in 2024 said the council's investment policy did not apply to the airport, which was a separate entity controlled by a "majority independent" board. The Astra Aerolab site was purchased in 2018 as part of Newcastle Airport's master plan to transform the airport precinct. The aim was to attract new industries to the Hunter to support the defence sector, including advanced manufacturing. 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"This survey is an important opportunity for the community to give feedback about the Astra Aerolab defence precinct, which the council jointly owns with Port Stephens Council," she said. "Revenue that's generated by the precinct will be used to deliver services and infrastructure in our Newcastle local government area, so the community needs to be fully informed and carefully consulted." The council will undertake a mix of phone, online and face-to-face surveys to gauge residents' sentiments, identify any issues or concerns and help build understanding of the project. Newcastle Airport, which is jointly owned by Newcastle and Port Stephens councils, owns Astra Aerolab. In August 2024, Cr McCabe said she felt she was "lied to" finding out the missile factory would be built on Newcastle Airport land after the council said the airport had no intention to secure explosive ordnance manufacturing tenants. In a report to councillors in June that same year, the council said there was "no explosive ordnance manufacture/assembly on land owned by Newcastle Airport" and "there is no intention by the airport to seek this type of tenant". Councillors made it clear they wanted more information about goings-on at the airport, particularly around Astra Aerolab and the Kongsberg facility. At the time, Cr McCabe said that as part-owner of the airport, the means by which it generates revenue for the council to spend in Newcastle should be in line with the council's own Investment and Borrowing Policy. City of Newcastle's policy stipulates it should avoid investment in "production or supply of armaments", which it lists as "socially harmful". A City of Newcastle chief executive report presented to councillors in 2024 said the council's investment policy did not apply to the airport, which was a separate entity controlled by a "majority independent" board. The Astra Aerolab site was purchased in 2018 as part of Newcastle Airport's master plan to transform the airport precinct. The aim was to attract new industries to the Hunter to support the defence sector, including advanced manufacturing. Ratepayers will not have a direct say in the future of the precinct as decisions are made by Newcastle Airport boards. Both councils have representative members on the boards. The council maintains ratepayers will not have to pay if Newcastle Airport or Astra Aerolab incur debts, arguing the company structures "ensure any debt incurred by Newcastle Airport or Astra Aerolab would be kept in the company's asset pool". The Newcastle Herald has previously reported that the airport's own documents show it has been diverting millions in unbudgeted cash reserves to prop up its burgeoning property development arm, which has placed significant financial strain on the business. 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Newcastle Airport, which is jointly owned by Newcastle and Port Stephens councils, owns Astra Aerolab. In August 2024, Cr McCabe said she felt she was "lied to" finding out the missile factory would be built on Newcastle Airport land after the council said the airport had no intention to secure explosive ordnance manufacturing tenants. In a report to councillors in June that same year, the council said there was "no explosive ordnance manufacture/assembly on land owned by Newcastle Airport" and "there is no intention by the airport to seek this type of tenant". Councillors made it clear they wanted more information about goings-on at the airport, particularly around Astra Aerolab and the Kongsberg facility. At the time, Cr McCabe said that as part-owner of the airport, the means by which it generates revenue for the council to spend in Newcastle should be in line with the council's own Investment and Borrowing Policy. City of Newcastle's policy stipulates it should avoid investment in "production or supply of armaments", which it lists as "socially harmful". A City of Newcastle chief executive report presented to councillors in 2024 said the council's investment policy did not apply to the airport, which was a separate entity controlled by a "majority independent" board. The Astra Aerolab site was purchased in 2018 as part of Newcastle Airport's master plan to transform the airport precinct. The aim was to attract new industries to the Hunter to support the defence sector, including advanced manufacturing. Ratepayers will not have a direct say in the future of the precinct as decisions are made by Newcastle Airport boards. Both councils have representative members on the boards. The council maintains ratepayers will not have to pay if Newcastle Airport or Astra Aerolab incur debts, arguing the company structures "ensure any debt incurred by Newcastle Airport or Astra Aerolab would be kept in the company's asset pool". The Newcastle Herald has previously reported that the airport's own documents show it has been diverting millions in unbudgeted cash reserves to prop up its burgeoning property development arm, which has placed significant financial strain on the business. According to the council, a recent external audit confirmed the airport is "financially sound" and forecast to make a net profit for the 2024/2025 financial year of "approximately $3 million". The first stage of civil infrastructure work at Astra Aerolab is complete, with future development stages under way. Construction of the first building is expected to start in August and be finished by the end of 2026. 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Herald Sun
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Melbourne University sells historic Parkville mansion Cumnock
A landmark Parkville mansion once home to the University of Melbourne's vice-chancellor has sold, with industry sources tipping the final price landed north of $7.9m. Known as Cumnock, the historic Italianate estate at 160-162 The Avenue was designed in 1889 by Windsor Hotel architect Charles Webb and occupies a 1376sq m corner block directly opposite Royal Park. The impressive residence was listed for sale last month, and late last week was marked as under offer. Myer family reveal new look for $100m estate A property industry figure told The Herald Sun there had been strong and qualified interest in the address, particularly for its proximity to the Melbourne CBD. University of Melbourne Chief Operating Officer Katerina Kapobassis confirmed the divestment was underway at the start of May and said the property had previously housed a Vice-Chancellor and was used 'regularly for official University functions and activities.' 'A property within the University of Melbourne's portfolio is in the process of being divested. The University has adhered to relevant legislative requirements regarding the sale,' she said. The university purchased the home for $7.1m in 2017, but had left it vacant in recent months after declaring it surplus to requirements. Industry sources have suggested it has attracted an offer within its advertised price range of $7.9-$8.69m. Its listing earlier this year came shortly after the institution publicly committed to repay $72m in staff underpayments dating back to 2014. Handled by Nelson Alexander Carlton North's Stephanie Hawke and Nicholas West, who declined to comment on the result or buyer. At the time of listing, Mr West described the home as Parkville's 'crown jewel,' citing its scale, architectural significance and rare parkland setting. 'Most Italianate mansions of this scale are tightly packed into inner suburbs like Carlton,' he said. 'But here you've got open parkland across the road, minimal surrounding density, and incredible privacy, that's almost unheard of.' Originally built for stock and station agent George Howat, Cumnock remained in his family until 1919 before it was acquired by Anglican theological institution Ridley College. It was held for decades before being sold to developer Drapac, who then sold it to the university. Behind its grand Corinthian-columned facade, the home features a pressed-metal entry hall, formal dining and sitting rooms, a library, and a state-of-the-art kitchen with Miele appliances and custom cabinetry. French doors open to a leafy courtyard with a fish pond centrepiece. Upstairs, a rumpus leads to a wraparound balcony and turret with sweeping park views. The main suite features a marble ensuite, with three further bedrooms sharing a designer bathroom with a freestanding bath. The four-bedroom mansion includes eleven principal rooms, nine original fireplaces, a turreted viewing tower and wine cellar, and has long been considered one of Parkville's grandest private residences.
