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Rare, almost mythical Australian tree kangaroos can finally be studied, thanks to new tech

Tree kangaroos are found only in the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea.

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users?

The digital duty of care would put the onus on tech companies to proactively address a range of specific harms on their platforms, such as child sexual exploitation and attacks based on gender, race or religion.

Why Varna slamming and the oppressor-oppressed binary are counterproductive for India’s progress

The trend of “Varna slamming” has emerged as the motherhood statement for woke activists and the left intellectual cabal, in which historical Varna categorizations are vilified wholesale, often without contextual understanding.

Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

The Coalition raised $74 million in 2023–24, with Labor not far behind on $68 million. The Greens were a distant third, with $17 million.

How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?

Safety concerns, particularly around travel to and from school, or being home after school without a parent, often drive this decision.

Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico amp up the risk of a broader trade war

While border security and drug trade concerns are the official rationale for this move, Trump’s tariffs have broader motivations.

A life of resilience, politics, and the fight for Fiji’s democracy

Harish Sharma’s autography is an emotional journey of a son, father, grandfather, and political leader who shaped Fiji politics uniquely and uncompromisingly.

Planes have high-tech systems to stop mid-air crashes, So what went wrong in Washington?

A total of 60 passengers – including US and Russian champion figure skaters – and four crew were on board the American Airlines flight AA5342 from Wichita, Kansas.

How can Vanuatu’s new parliament rebuild public trust?

Local constituency expectations of a Member of Parliament (MP) are high.

Will new $10,000 apprentice payments help solve job shortages in construction?

The federal government has committed to an ambitious target of building 1.2 million new homes over the next five years through the National Housing Accord.

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Knife rampage ends in fatal police shooting after woman stabbed and officers attacked in NSW

“We have had to use lethal force by firing of a firearm, but that was only after multiple attempts to stop this man using a Taser, and there was a direct threat to the police officer’s life.”

“All of you are putrid f…ing dogs”: Alleged racist slurs and spitting at Uber Eats driver by teenage girls at Sydney supermarket as police...

One of the girls is seen throwing a shopping basket towards the woman, continuing the verbal abuse, making offensive gestures and appearing to spit in the direction of the person filming.

Open Mosque Day turns into political flashpoint as Islamic Council of Victoria accused of selective exclusion despite $400,000 taxpayer funding

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.
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