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Why do Australian parents want locally-made TV shows for their kids?

In 2020, the federal government removed quotas for local children’s television on free-to-air commercial networks.

International students feel the pinch of public transport fares rise

“The Opal fare increase and no discounts for international students make things harder. We need to travel often for work and study.”

Hamas’ terror attack on Israel aims to destabilise international collaborations

The proposed IMEC corridor seems to have triggered a waxing and waning kind of response from different corners of the world.  

Do consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’?

Increasingly, manufacturers are using software to control how products are used through “software locks”, also known as digital locks.

Australian Museum shines spotlight on Pacific Communities’ stories and treasures

"I believe it’s here to help our younger generations understand our history and to carry it forward from our ancestors to now.”

Inequality in e-commerce rules puts developing nations at a bigger loss

Fiji lost US$9 million ($F20.7m) of potential tariff revenue in 2020 because of low tariff charges.

Petrol is holding up inflation – Let’s understand what’s happening to prices and what it will mean for interest rates

Reserve Bank indicated it would be examining inflation numbers closely when it next meets on Melbourne Cup Day November 7

America likely to persist with renewed Pacific role despite island nations’ doubts

Many analysts believe that because of China’s growing assertiveness and ambition, the U.S. expects and is preparing for a possible showdown. 

The cost-of-living crisis is the dragon the government can’t slay

September-quarter figures, showing inflation is still uncomfortably high, set off speculation about whether the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again

Australia and Fiji sign Rugby sponsorship deal to further strengthen longstanding friendship

Fijian PM Sitveni Rabuka praised the positive impact of this sponsorship on the lives of Fijian families and communities, giving young people the opportunity to dream of a future in sports.

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Hanson rules out Deeming joining One Nation, saying she lacks ‘integrity and honesty’

Senator Hanson said One Nation was not interested in taking on someone she believed had failed the test of loyalty, honesty and integrity.

Here’s all you need to know: ‘Melbourne Meets Modi’ event at Marvel Stadium, gates open at 3.30 pm

The event poster also reminds attendees to carry their digital pass and valid photo identification for entry.

Teen fatally stabbed outside Craigieburn hospital as Victoria’s youth violence crisis deepens

The killing comes as Victoria Police has been running expanded patrols at major shopping centres during the school holidays under Operation Pulse
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