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Can a foreign government hack WhatsApp? A cybersecurity expert explains how that might work

A spearphishing email might appear to come from a trusted colleague or organisation. It might ask the recipient to urgently review a document or reset a password

Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?

Israel will probably be able to destroy Iran’s existing nuclear facilities, but it’s only a question of when, not if, Iran will reconstitute them.

Not all insecure work has to be a ‘bad job’: research shows job design can make a big difference

Many books – from Arne Kalleberg’s Good jobs, Bad jobs to Guy Standing’s The Precariat – have explored the negative impacts job insecurity can have on individuals, their families and communities.

‘Microaggressions’ can fly under the radar in schools. Here’s how to spot them and respond

The impacts can be far-reaching and include depression and anxiety, poorer school performance, and poorer connection to school.

News of the Air India plane crash is traumatic. Here’s how to make sense of the risk

If you’re feeling anxious following this distressing news, it’s understandable. But here are some things worth considering when you’re thinking about the risk of plane travel.

‘He stopped me from talking to male colleagues’: new study reveals early signs of domestic violence through control

Coercive control is defined as a pattern of restrictive, manipulative and dominating behaviours used to undermine a partner’s autonomy and freedom.

Google’s SynthID is the latest tool for catching AI-made content. What is AI ‘watermarking’ and does it work?

Users of dating apps need to know whether the profile of the person they’ve met online represents a real romantic prospect, or an AI avatar, perhaps fronting a romance scam.

Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies

Our vaccine coverage remains relatively high but it is slipping and is below the national target of 95%.

Culture at the core: journalistic values in the Pacific Islands

The culture of the Pacific Islands is markedly distinct from Western cultures due to its collectivist nature, which prioritises group aspirations over individual aspirations.

Are we ready for the Asian MAGA? – A viewpoint from an Asian-Australian

Along with China, the so-called Asian Tigers and lately India, are all transforming from  ‘Third World” economies to “First World” economies within a span of one generation.

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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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