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Australia’s national AI plan has just been released. Who exactly will benefit?

With this plan, the government promises an inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) economy that protects workers, fills service gaps, and supports local AI development.

Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work

For a growing number of Australians, this failure isn’t a future problem – it’s affecting their lives right now.

GNDI: a new approach to measuring economic performance in the Pacific

Economists agree this is the better measure but in most countries the difference between GDP and GNDI is minuscule.

Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say

These numbers are not at the level to sustain an argument for a crisis in youth crime, despite the high-profile media attention.

The key academic skill you’ve probably never heard of – and 4 ways to encourage it

When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing.

Sussan Ley talks about ‘Australian values’ in assessing migrants. What exactly does that mean?

Ley’s comments came in the wake of the case of civil engineer Matthew Gruter, a South African national who moved to Australia in 2022 on a work-sponsored visa.

The Hong Kong high-rise fire shows how difficult it is to evacuate in an emergency

This makes it one of Hong Kong’s deadliest building fires in living memory, and already the worst since the Garley Building fire in 1996.

Prof. Sushil Kumar and Bibhya Sharma appointed as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Both have played central roles in mentoring emerging scientists, leading collaborative regional projects, and driving research that supports sustainable development

A deeper understanding of Sikhism through the eyes of Australian students

Their warmth made us feel at home, reflecting the deep significance of equality, community, and service, which form the core of Sikhism.

Inaugural forum of Indian-origin academics at QUT puts education and research at heart of Australia–India ties

Speakers discussed how Indian-origin academics, who often have strong professional and cultural links with both countries, can help design and lead new models of joint work.

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Renee Heath secures comfortable Eastern Victoria preselection win in Liberal upper house contest

Party insiders told The Australia Today that Heath secured 59 votes to Smethurst’s 31, giving the conservative right faction member a decisive victory.

“No matter what language you speak, or what faith you practice”: Prime Minister Albanese pledges fight against racism

The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

Two illegal migrants held as Sydney raids net millions of illicit cigarettes and five tonnes of tobacco

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.
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