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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.

How many people today are inspired by Ramkrishna Paramhansa and Sri Aurbindo asks actor Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain has twice received the prestigious ‘National Film Award’ (Special Jury) in India for his roles in 'Mukti Bhavan' and 'Maj Rati Keteki'.

Why self-care is important for multidimensional well-being

“When I say ‘self-care’ and ‘the right to mental health’, I am not just talking about access to healthcare. It is about recognizing that our well-being is multi-dimensional; the mental, the emotional, and the physical aspects, which are all interconnected."

Pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

Research shows pregnant people were framed as “doubly vulnerable” to smoke, due to their own exposure and that of their foetus.

Aiming for sustainable economic development in the midst of growing uncertainties

By Biman Prasad It’s great to be here today amongst you all. I take this opportunity to thank the Asian Development Bank, the ADB-Asian...

The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions

The scope of the A$600 million disability royal commission included school, work, housing, hospitals and the criminal justice system.

Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings

The top five universities are all in the United Kingdom and United States.

We need urban trees more than ever

Trees with enough water can usually tolerate high temperatures.

What do people think about when they go to sleep?

The good news is there are techniques you can use to change the style and content of your pre-sleep thoughts.

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The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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