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As Albanese’s fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make

“People need a reason to vote for us, not just to vote against the Labor Party.”

India’s G20 Presidency: A Journey of Inclusivity and Being Voice of Global South

Terrorism and the senseless killing of civilians are unacceptable, and we must address it with a policy of zero tolerance.

Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world

As the number of images made each year increases and new ways to make images emerge, being thoughtful about how we use our cameras or other image-making technology

Prof. Pal Ahluwalia reappointed as Vice-Chancellor and President of USP for another term

The Council also heard from staff representatives and urged the unions and management to work collaboratively in the interest of the University.

Future democracies and the rise of China’s generative AI power

“China leads the world in 37 out of 44 critical technologies, with Western democracies falling behind in the race for scientific and research breakthroughs.”

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally?

About 30% of people in OECD countries are over 65, while the Australian proportion is about 20%.

Mike Pezzullo sacked after scathing findings accusing him of misusing his position

A hawk on China policy and hard-line on national security issues, especially border protection, Pezzullo was a divisive figure in the bureaucracy.

Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50–50 tie

Peter Dutton’s net approval was steady at -13, so Albanese and Dutton are now tied on net approval.

Teachers in films are often portrayed as rule breakers, losers or villains

Screen teachers are also predominantly single, white, middle-class women. White teachers outnumber teachers of other ethnicities by ten to one.

The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

Antisemitic incidents have spiked in Australia since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israeli communities outside Gaza.

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Truck driver steals nearly $3,000 in fuel from service station in brazen theft

Owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification of the alleged offender.

Mumbai’s dessert scene gets an Australian twist with Queensland macadamia pop-up

Australian macadamias as a premium ingredient in India’s growing food and beverage market, particularly among urban consumers seeking new and high-quality flavours.

Fiji Defence Minister’s police officer daughter critically injured in drug chase, suspects arrested

The incident occurred during a police and military joint operation at a checkpoint in Laqere, near Fiji’s capital Suva
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