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OPINION

New study reveals how NSW schools rely on discipline measures meant for last resort

Research tells us it can have a negative impact on a students’ learning, their connection to school and mental health.

IMMIGRATION

Australian Hindus lead nationwide food and donations drive for compassion and unity through Sewa Diwali

“More importantly, Sewa Diwali is a platform where Australians of all backgrounds can come together in harmony to serve the nation we live in, Australia.”

HEALTH

Some towns are cutting fluoride from water supplies. Here’s what this means for locals’ teeth

After a public outcry, the council’s fluoridation equipment is being repaired and replaced, with fluoride expected to be restored to their drinking water by the end of the year.

OPINION

Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it

One potential answer lies in partnerships between local media outlets and public broadcasters.

OPINION

How do banks assess you for a home loan? And how do you work out what you can afford?

Taking out a home loan means you’ll be required to make regular repayments over many years.

IMMIGRATION

Around the world, migrants are being deported at alarming rates – how did this become normalised?

Australian government signed a secretive deal with Nauru in September, guaranteeing the small Micronesian island A$2.5 billion over the next three decades to accommodate the first cohort of deportees.

INNOVATION

Australians want to spend more on space – but we don’t really know where we’re going

Two years on from the first-ever survey on Australian opinions about space, this week we released a new report on the subject.

OPINION

Fijian students explore pathways to careers and cultural experiences

For Fiji National University (FNU), Open Day 2025 transcends a mere calendar event; it represents a celebration of education, culture, job opportunities, and community involvement.

OPINION

Private tutoring for school kids is ‘booming’. But this poses risks for students

Tutoring tends to be for high school students, but an increasing proportion of primary students are being tutored

INNOVATION

The afterlife of Gandhi: Why his constructive programme matters in a neoliberal age

Gandhian ideas and values attain vitality and speak to all ages simply because they are laced with universal values.

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INFOTAINMENT

Hollywood legend Daniel Kaluuya’s latest film highlights Victoria’s $27m push for screen jobs

The A24 project, Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, has just wrapped filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne, employing more than 270 Victorians and engaging over 250 local businesses — highlighting the economic impact of high-profile productions choosing the state.

NEWS

India sets Guinness World Record with largest underwater national flag in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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INFOTAINMENT

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