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An agenda for anti-corruption research in the Pacific

More research on such “islands of integrity” could illuminate strategies that work.

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.

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