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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.

Friends Turned Foes: The Secret Ledger That Haunts Iran and Israel

In this context, Israel’s unpaid oil debt is no minor bookkeeping error. It’s the scar tissue of a much deeper wound.

Indian community leads International Day of Yoga celebrations in Samoa

USP Agriculture Prof. Dr Leslie Ubaub spoke about her experience practising yoga back home in the Philippines and the challenges of finding a yoga community in Samoa.

6 things Australia must do if it’s serious about tackling school bullying

About one in four students between Year 4 and Year 9 report being bullied regularly.

My 60-hour escape from Iran’s war zone: From mountain climbs to missile strikes

My descent from Damavand, initially a disappointment, had unexpectedly become the first chapter of a much greater test — one of survival in a rapidly deteriorating region.

Albanese decides against pursuing Donald Trump to NATO

Given the dramatic escalation and unpredictability of the Middle East crisis, Trump would be even more unreliable, quite apart from having his attention elsewhere.

‘My heart is full of sparks’ – as war escalates, can I hope for Iran’s liberation from a tyrannical regime?

There has been a voice sometimes missing in the mainstream coverage – that of the Iranian people themselves.

Why Australia must step up support for media freedom in the Pacific

The Pacific’s small media environments generate marginal returns on investment, making it difficult to retain staff or reinvest in infrastructure.

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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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