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Are tourism souvenirs valuable cultural artefacts?

Tourists spend around one-third of their travel budget on retail purchases.

How can we tell if a picture is AI-generated fake?

It is entirely possible that future AI systems could be deliberately trained to fool forensics experts too.

The one thing Year 12 students need for exams…and life beyond school

This week, year 12 students in New South Wales will begin their final exams, with students in other Australian states soon to follow.

Does having a majority of women justices in High Court of Australia matters?

For more than 80 years after its establishment in 1903, the High Court of Australia remained the exclusive preserve of men.

Do you know that ‘digital hoarding’ could be your next big problem?

When an individual constantly acquires digital content, feels difficulty in discarding it, and accumulates digital content without an intended purpose.

Optus data breach: regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed

Australia’s data privacy laws and regulations should put limits on how much data companies can collect, or for how long they can keep that information.

Is the new COVID test home kit worth the cost?

Unlike RATs, this test needs to be stored in the fridge before use.

Bold and imaginatively redesigned National Museum of Australia ready to share and explore ideas

Costing $25 million, Great Southern Land weaves 2,000 objects into a natural and cultural history to show how the Australian continent has influenced and been impacted by human decisions.

Shantaram – the Black white man’s burden

The Indians in Shantaram don’t vary much from the stereotypes, constantly needing Lin’s help and “revealing” the true nature of India through their simplicity, generosity and poverty.

Is TikTok full of racist humour and memes?

Some TikTokers portrayed people of Asian descent as irrational or overly emotional, reducing an entire racial group to a mere caricature.

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Can you send your Indian passport home with a relative after getting Australian citizenship?

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"

Unis are going back to in‑person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat

University administrators have traditionally regarded in-person, invigilated exams as the most reliable way of ensuring students don’t cheat.

Anthony Ilott named new Cricket ACT boss, vows to grow participation and strengthen pathways

“Cricket has a unique ability to bring people together, and I am passionate about building on the strong foundations already in place.”
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