# University Scandal: Vice Chancellor Job Under Fire | Sydney News

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-30T09:23:42+00:00
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The University of Wollongong is facing a major corruption probe after allegations surfaced that a high-paying vice chancellor role was created without a proper recruitment process — a position staff member Alyssa White believed she was guaranteed. Internal notes from HR head Alison Bourke reveal deep concerns over optics, legal risks, and a troubling pattern of conflicts of interest, including whistleblower complaints. The chancellor, Michael Still, has stepped down as the inquiry digs into whether university contracts were improperly awarded to a consultancy firm linked to his social circle — a firm that received over $130,000 for recruitment and staff workshops, despite claims by its CEO that their relationship was strictly professional. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/08e804aa22d985bd

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