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Jim Chalmers unveils major retreat on controversial superannuation changes

The proposals have been under attack for months, including from former treasurer and prime minister Paul Keating who directly lobbied Albanese.

Women and kids often pay a heavy price when men drink. Our gender violence plan should reflect this

Men’s heavy drinking can contribute to controlling behaviour and irrational sexual jealousy towards partners, sexual aggression and coercion.

Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

There have been more than 250 firebombings of tobacconists and other shops across Australia since March 2023.

Is Shashi Tharoor’s ‘radical centrism’ India’s answer to polarised politics?

Tharoor adopts the usage of “Radical Centrism” that “embraces pluralism without erasing identity, pursues growth without abandoning equity, honours our civilisation without resisting openness, and seeks unity without enforcing uniformity.”

Since 2020, 4 of Australia’s natural World Heritage properties have deteriorated

These findings come from the new independent World Heritage Outlook, published today by the world authority on nature, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Good news as Pacific Engagement Visa numbers climb

44% of those granted visas are primary applicants; the rest are partners and dependants. 52% of all visas have gone to men and 48% to women.

News of a ‘giant’ baby boy is all over TikTok. Here’s what women really need to know

A big baby can also be defined as having a birth weight over the 90th percentile at a particular gestational age.

New study reveals how NSW schools rely on discipline measures meant for last resort

Research tells us it can have a negative impact on a students’ learning, their connection to school and mental health.

Australian Hindus lead nationwide food and donations drive for compassion and unity through Sewa Diwali

“More importantly, Sewa Diwali is a platform where Australians of all backgrounds can come together in harmony to serve the nation we live in, Australia.”

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

After a public outcry, the council’s fluoridation equipment is being repaired and replaced, with fluoride expected to be restored to their drinking water by the end of the year.

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Pakistani international student assaulted, allegedly racially abused in attack caught on camera outside Melbourne 7-Eleven

Mr Cheema* said the attackers made racist remarks during the assault, including telling him to “go back to your f*** country.”

Record $540,000 fine over alleged ‘modern slavery’ migrant labour racket in NSW

Investigators reported that some migrant workers were living in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.
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