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NSW is ditching good character references in sentencing. Will the rest of the country follow?

References attesting to the convicted criminal’s prospects for rehabilitation and their likelihood of reoffending will still be permitted.

Big retail expansion squeezes small businesses in Fiji’s north

“With the current level of sales and our ongoing expenses, we are left with little to no savings.”

Better understanding local leaders and coalitions as drivers of change

A range of programs focus on supporting the emergence of local leaders, coalitions or collective action to drive reform.

Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back

With a little planning and patience, you can bring sleep back into your routine without turning bedtime into a nightmare.

How India Stack built a cashless, paperless digital state

Conceptualised early this century, the Stack was first implemented in 2009 through the Aadhaar unique identity programme.

How India is reshaping its partnership with the Global South

India’s partnership with the Global South was propelled to a new level by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he organised the first Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS) on 12–13 January 2023, within a few weeks of India taking over the Presidency of the G20.

How to cut down on trans fats if cooking from scratch isn’t an option

Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature.

How India’s civilisation shaped the world through culture, exchange and resilience

Efforts were made to belittle or downgrade our heritage after the arrival of the Dutch, Portuguese, French and British to India.

The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard

On Thursday morning, a large landslide swept through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao, triggering a major rescue and recovery operation that will continue through the weekend.

Melbourne doctor’s teen daughter stabbed 11 times outside family home in frenzied attack

Authorities believe the two knew each other, potentially through school, and are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident.

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Mahatma Gandhi statue cut into pieces, stolen in Melbourne’s Rowville, reviving memories of past extremist vandalism

“Crimes like this are an attack on all Victorians who value respect, inclusion and the strength of our diverse society”

RBA lifts rates to 3.85% as inflation rebounds, exposing federal failure to rein in demand

Capacity constraints remain binding. Demand is too strong. And without changes to fiscal and structural policy, interest rates will remain the primary lever — regardless of the political cost.

Three young men from Punjab charged over alleged extortion-related shooting in Canada

Harjot Singh, 21, Taranveer Singh, 19, and Dayajeet Singh Billing, 21, have each been charged with one count of discharging a firearm into a place, a serious offence under Canada’s Criminal Code that carries lengthy prison terms.
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