By: Ben Langford
The University of Wollongong was in significant financial trouble even before changes to migration rules weakened international student revenue, former chancellor Michael Still told a corruption inquiry on Tuesday.


Ben Langford is a Senior Journalist at Illawarra Mercury. He specializes in environmental journalism, focusing on themes such as animal rescue and rehabilitation, corporate sustainability, and the housing market. Ben's work has been featured in various publications, including the Gloucester Advocate, The Canberra Times, and Scienceline.
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Wollongong, Australia (Local)


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