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This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial

Personalisation is more important for women than men, and they personalise their space with different items.

Can term limits for Australian political leaders build stronger democracy?

I can think of two recent examples where a leader has arguably stayed too long, has grown untouchable in their own government, producing adverse results.

Stand back and avoid saying ‘be careful!’: How to help your child take risks at the park

Parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills.

Cancer is rising in under-50s globally and the causes are a mystery

The study found there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally in the last three decades.

China expands its climate footprint to the Pacific

“In my village, 10,000 trees will be planted this year to confront climatic change.”

Albanese’s ratings and Voice support continue to tumble in Resolve and other polls

The falling polls for “yes” have encouraged many “yes” supporters on social media to attack the pollsters, spuriously claiming that there is something wrong with the polls.

It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Nurses make up more than 50% of the health workforce and have untapped and under-used skills that would ease the skills gap in our health system.

Bharat’s ancient wisdom and Modi’s historic leadership driving the Global South

By Om Prakash Dwivedi Are we witnessing a new phase of India’s political renaissance? The setting up of the Bharat Mandapam, the Natraj statue installed...

New synchronisation research shows nature’s perfect timing is all about connections

Sync most often emerges spontaneously rather than through following the lead of some central timekeeper.

India focussing on G20 and BRICS+ to become the Global South Leader

Given that the next three G-20 Presidency happens to be BRICS members, India certainly needs to accelerate the global south leadership drive. 

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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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