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Albanese government bids for votes with ‘top-up’ tax cuts for all

Delivering his fourth budget on Tuesday night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers described the tax relief as “modest”.

Renewables are cheap, So why isn’t your power bill falling?

As Australia heads for a federal election campaign likely to focus on the rising cost of living, many of us are wondering when, exactly, cheap renewables will bring cheap power.

Passports, prosperity and problems: Vanuatu’s CBI scheme in the media

While there are genuine issues to address, particularly around due diligence, the media’s failure to explain the economic benefits of CBI creates a risk that the public and policymakers misunderstand why the scheme persists in Vanuatu.

Women’s sexual pleasure is still taboo – but the Kamasutra tells a different story

Composed in the ancient Sanskrit language in the 3rd century by the Indian philosopher Vatsyayana, the Kamasutra is more than a book about sexual positions.

The next round in the US trade war has the potential to be more damaging for Australia

The Trump reference to non-tariff barriers raises two main concerns for Australian products: meat and pharmaceuticals.

Treasurer Chalmers promises ‘meaningful and substantial’ cost of living help in Tuesday’s budget

"In a world of retaliation and escalation, the impacts of tariffs are amplified, they linger for longer, resulting in a bigger reduction in GDP and a bigger increase in prices.”

More women at work, fewer in power: India’s leadership divide

Women still struggle to achieve equal participation in senior positions and boardrooms, despite recent advancements

Scientific misconduct is on the rise. But what exactly is it?

Academic journals retract papers when they are concerned that the published data is faked, altered, or not “reproducible” (meaning it would yield the same results if analysed again).

Dutton: ‘Weak Albanese government letting criminals run wild’ as he pushes US style mafia laws

“Gangland and bikie-linked figures are receiving large payments from companies on publicly funded projects looking to gain favour with union insiders"

Breaking barriers: Nepali female leaders driving change

The gender gap is still widely recognised as a major challenge with a new form of gender bias emerging — one that acknowledges women’s presence in politics but confines them to supporting roles.

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‘Is the job market so doomed?’ Indian-origin student stunned after Coles rejects her for entry-level role

21-year-old Raksha Hegde questioned how years of higher education had not translated into even an entry-level job.

Pacific needs disaster displacement included in treaty

In 2024 alone, an estimated 65.8 million internal displacements were recorded, with almost 70% triggered by disasters rather than conflict.

Senior Sam Gor crime gang member sentenced to 15 years in drug case

At its peak, the syndicate was considered one of the largest suppliers of methamphetamine into the country.
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