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What’s behind the recent surge in Australia’s net migration – and will it last?

The new numbers have attracted attention in the media, especially in relation to the effects of large-scale migration on the labour and housing markets.

How Australia can redefine its critical minerals approach with India’s partnership

With the strategy in place, and the capital to support it, it’s now about optimising the implementation phase.

3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold

When we eat, the body needs to expend energy to digest, absorb, and metabolise the nutrients.

Australian parents want schools to teach more sex education from an earlier age

Age-appropriate consent education is mandatory as of 2023, from the first year of schooling to year 10.

May budget to boost cultural and historical institutions with $535m four-year injection

“Putting a productivity efficiency component into any funding I think is a responsible part of government and making sure we keep the budget on a sustainable footing.”

Students’ mental health a big issue for schools but are teachers part of solution?

There is little consistency in the types of mental health services provided by schools or who actually performs this role.

How I got my daughter to love India and stay close to her roots

What if she turned out like one of the culturally disconnected Indian kids who knew nothing about India, did not speak any Indian language, and did not derive any inspiration from India?

Arrest of Donald Trump: A Dark Day in American Democracy

Only through a commitment to democratic values, institutions, and accountability can the United States uphold the ideals of a truly democratic nation.

Are you okay with robots performing Hindu rituals?

The recent use of AI and robotics in religious practice is leading to concerns among Hindus and Buddhists about the kind of future to which automation could lead.

Has GPT-4 really passed the startling threshold of human-level artificial intelligence?

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has unabashedly declared its pursuit of AGI.

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Point Cook crash victims identified as young mother Neha Bommali and visiting mother-in-law Rama Devi

“I cannot carry this heavy financial and logistical burden alone”

Australia adds nearly 393,000 people as population closes in on 28 million as migration drives growth

Nationally, the March quarter alone added 130,887 people, representing quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent.

Tony Burke says India Free Trade Agreement will be honoured as Australia targets temporary, international student and dependent visas

Burke said lower migration would “trash Australian services and trash the Australian economy”.
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