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How much weight do you actually need to lose?

BMI classifies bodies as underweight, normal (healthy) weight, overweight or obese and can be a useful tool for weight and health screening.

60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study

While many gamers are over 18, we know video games are very important to young people’s culture and identity.

Focus on masculinity and counselling in the Pacific

The anger and frustration of not being understood may also lead to unwanted violence against women and children.

Planning to buy a renovated home? Here’s what you need to know about tax

The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a “substantial renovation” is uncertain.

5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying

The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.

E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

More than 600 cities globally have embraced e-scooter sharing programs, yet reactions to these micro-mobility vehicles vary, making them a contentious urban planning issue.

What has 2024 in store for the Pacific?

The Pacific will play a small part in the year in which more than half of the global population will go to the polls.

World’s Greatest Shave says goodbye to the chins and hello to a ‘bloody beautiful’ new ‘do’

World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating while helping to make the world less lonely, scary, and difficult for blood cancer patients.

Fiji steadfast in addressing climate change with an emphasis on gender inclusivity

“We need greater representation of women in climate-related decision-making at all levels, ensuring that women can influence climate strategies."

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.

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Kiwifruit firm Dosanjh Horticulture, director Jatinder Singh fined $135,000 over unpaid work and wage breaches

The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

International student numbers capped as Australia freezes intake at 295,000 for 2027

“Australia continues to welcome genuine international students seeking a premium Australian education which is great for our unis, domestic students and research.”

Tougher bail laws drive court expansion across Geelong and Melbourne suburbs

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said Victorians expect safety to come first and the government is responding with stronger laws and improved court systems.
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