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Brands want us to trust them. But as the SPF debacle shows, they need to earn it

Consumer group Choice recently tested 20 sunscreen brands and found only four met their labelled SPF claims.

Sexual health screening for PALM workers

The PALM Scheme is a collaboration between Australia and eligible Pacific nations, as well as Timor-Leste, supporting groups to work temporarily in Australia in fields such as horticulture, meatworks, hospitality and care industries.

Australian CEOs are still getting their bonuses. Performance doesn’t seem to matter so much

The fact nearly all of Australia’s top CEOs are receiving these performance bonuses shows performance pay is more about rewarding conformity and discipline than risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

New climate reporting rules start on July 1. Many companies are not ready for the change

From July 1, large public companies and financial institutions must gather significant amounts of information and data to include in a new year-end sustainability report.

Vividha Arts filling the growing demand for Hindi theatre in Australia

Set in contemporary Australian contexts, the plays explore themes of identity, success, relationships, and the complex negotiations involved in bicultural living.

NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

It has so far batted away suggestions Australia should increase its defence spending from current levels of around 2% of GDP.

Melody meets meaning as university choir dazzles at graduation

The FNU Choir’s performance of Bollywood classics like Yeh Dosti captivated the audience, delivering a heartfelt message of multicultural unity beyond mere entertainment.

Yes, Victoria’s efforts to wean households off gas have been dialled back. But it’s still real progress

From 2027, new homes have to be all-electric, while landlords will have to replace defunct gas appliances with electric and have ceiling insulation.

eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban, But AI raises even more concerns for kids

The exact platforms included in the ban, and the exact mechanisms to gauge the age of Australia users, are still being discussed.

The Real Queen’s Gambit: How Viswanathan Anand Lost a Crown and Built a Kingdom

There are 3 Indians in top 10 and 7 in the top 30 in World Chess Rankings (Classical) as of today.

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Attempted bombing of Perth Invasion Day rally declared terrorist attack as AFP issues national warning

Investigators had worked intensively to assess whether the accused acted alone and whether there was any ongoing risk to the community.

British tourists deported from India for allegedly putting pro-Palestine stickers in holy town

“Our monitoring of foreign nationals is very strict. Anyone found breaching tourist visa conditions will face strict action, including deportation and blacklisting.”

Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.
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