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Are we in per capita recession despite GDP ‘steady in the face of pressure’

In the three months to June Australia’s household saving ratio plummeted to 3.2%, its lowest rate in 15 years.

Aditya-L1 Mission: Why is India taking bold leap into solar exploration

It aims to explore the Sun in great detail and unravel the mysteries that have eluded us for centuries.

Why business is key for Australia’s strategic ties with Southeast Asia

The strategy recommends making it easier to invest in Australia by reducing the regulatory burden under the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Teacher’s Day special: The Gurus who shaped our lives

"Being a teacher is one of the most challenging yet respectable careers which is vital for the welfare of our young citizens"

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands newspaper could bring large strategic benefit

Details of the deal caused a stir, especially the Solomon Star’s pledges to promote “China’s goodwill” and its role as the country’s “most generous and trusted development partner.”

How can I tell if my child is ready to start school next year?

In Australia, primary and secondary school are compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16, however there are varying cut-off dates between states and territories.

U.S. needs more reliable friends. India is a crucial one

To make a more just and equitable world, India and the US must get past their differences. They owe this to the world.

What do you need to know about voting in October 14 referendum?

A referendum is run by the Australian Electoral Commission in the same way as they do elections.

Is being an AI ‘whisperer’ the job of the future or a short-lived fad?

There are few reliable statistics on the growth (or lack of growth) in prompt engineering.

Do universal moral values exist?

Moral realism is conventionally opposed to ethical relativism, which proposes that morality depends on the standards, norms and practices of particular times and places.

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Eleven years after disaster, Solomon Islands families are still waiting for a place to truly call home

The community was forced to flee their homes along the river bank during the devastating flash floods in 2014, leaving behind permanent homes and belongings as they escaped to safety to higher grounds.

Outrageous 25-200% Australian visa fee hike hits international students, partners and skilled workers from 1 July

"(The increse) It raises important questions about accessibility and affordability for genuine applicants"
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