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Visa exploitation review urges tougher penalties and a ban on some temporary migrants, Would this solve the problem?

Nixon review called for strengthening the powers with financial penalties to address misconduct by registered migration agents.

Is there really a 1 in 6 chance of human extinction this century?

If the forecaster is good at their job, we should see that when they said “one in six chance of rain tomorrow”, it did in fact rain on the following day one time in every six.

Sydney Olympic Park comes alive with Island Spirit for Fiji Day celebrations

The Fiji Day celebrations revived the Island spirit for many Fijians away from home, showcasing the power of community and unity, transcending boundaries and bridging cultures.

Pacific Island Pilgrims find shelter in Israel after terrorist attack

Christian Pilgrims in Israel have been evacuated into Israeli bomb shelters amid terrorist attacks on the country by Hamas.

Why it feels so bad to lose iconic trees

Individual trees can become important to us for many reasons.

Where has the Rāga of our life gone?

Achievements have no end, it is an endless, and at times, vicious cycle of accumulation.

How to help your memory when preparing for exams

If students understand how memory works, they can prioritise effective study habits.

Mission Raniganj: How an engineer saved 65 miners in India

The courage and resilience of this engineer left an indelible mark in history.

Will ‘charging’ my phone overnight make it explode?

Most new-generation smartphones will take somewhere between 30 minutes and two hours to charge fully.

Promises to get tough on youth crime might win votes

Failing to address the complex developmental and social drivers of youth crime means those statistics are unlikely to change.

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ISIS claims deadly Islamabad bombing amid warnings of extremist blowback

Repeated international warnings that the direct or indirect cultivation of extremist networks — whether for global jihad or against neighbouring India or Afghanistan — would ultimately prove self-destructive for Pakistan are now playing out.

Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.
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