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Made in India, Powered by Australia: The ECTA Partnership That’s Changing Supply Chains

India exports refined petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering goods, and agricultural commodities to Australia.

Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.

Were donors serious about the sustainability of benefits from projects?

Analysis of project reports revealed two fundamental areas of concern that help us to understand the neglect of sustainability: defining sustainability, and coherence in donor development policies and practices.

Why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve

To better understand grade inflation, we sought the opinions of those closest to the phenomenon: university teachers.

Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

Pacific People first: the critical role of education

There are at least 15 universities serving the region, including new or enhanced national institutions.

6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience by giving out financial advice.

How many serious incidents are happening in Australian childcare centres? We don’t really know

The national childcare quality authority’s data shows there has been a slow but steady increase in the rate of serious incidents in the eight years to 2023–24.

Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending, Should you be?

Super fund, CBUS, last year admitted it spent A$387,000 of members’ retirement savings on a 40th birthday bash attended by 750 guests.

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations, What can they do?

High staff turnover at the centre should be a warning sign for employers and parents alike.

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Jess Wilson pledges three new selective-entry high schools and six more selective campuses, Here are locations

“Every Victorian student deserves the opportunity to reach for their full potential, no matter where they live”

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook pushes for direct Perth–India flights as UWA opens Mumbai campus

India is WA's largest international student market, with more than 15,000 enrolments recorded last year.

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee‑jerk politics over careful planning

The failure of people who don’t leave the country when they should also undermines the integrity of the migration system.
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