‘Priyanka’ turns to ‘hot bedding’ as rents soar – and student incomes fall

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Restrictions on international student work hours come into force this month. However, student advocates say during Australia’s rental crisis, cutting incomes will make it harder for some to survive. Priyanka – not her real name – is among those struggling.

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‘Priyanka’ turns to ‘hot bedding’ as rents soar – and student incomes fall

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