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OPINION

Plastic, glass waste: Tonga’s ongoing environmental problem

Tonga is made up of approximately 170 islands and atolls, with a total sea area of 700,000 square kilometers.
OPINION

How do I tell my kids we are currently short on money – without freaking them out?

Many kids learn about their parents financial difficulties this way. Something they’ve always been able to have is suddenly denied them. The penny drops.
INNOVATION

Free media must always be the pinnacle of democracy in the Pacific

PNG’s draft media policy, announced on February 6 this year, was designed to improve democracy, and support the country’s development, according to Mr Masiu.
OPINION

Will National Anti-Corruption Commission live up to high expectations and potential mountain of work

The answers will be crucial not only to its own reputation, but overall public confidence in our newly strengthened public integrity system.
INNOVATION

Reasons behind Australia’s sliding productivity growth

Non-mining business investment in Australia has stagnated over recent decades, as it has in a number of other advanced economies.
SPORTS

Cricket commentators love to talk about the ‘nervous nineties’ – do you know what it is?

While cricket is a team sport, the individual accumulation of 100 runs is universally hailed as a major batting achievement.
INFOTAINMENT

Authenticity at the heart of Indigenous filmmaking

The Soli Bula short film is a testament to the growing presence of Pacific Islander filmmakers in the film industry.
POLITICS

Should Gladys Berejiklian’s corruption report put all public officials on notice

The ICAC report on Berejiklian’s conduct will further diminish Australia’s standing, but does it mean we necessarily have more corruption?
OPINION

How to help your child prepare for high school

More than 30% said “happy”, “excited” or “confident”. But 25% replied “fear” and 13% said “uncertainty”.
OPINION

Rent freezes and rent caps will only worsen, not solve Australia’s rental crisis

Australia used rent controls effectively during the two world wars. However, they have been used in other countries without much success.
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Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

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OPINION

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.
IMMIGRATION

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