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How bhang went from legal, to illegal, then back again

Cannabis is mentioned in the Hindu texts known as the Vedas (1700-1100 BCE) as a sacred, feel-good plant.

New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry

In Australia, the number of registered dairy farms fell from 6,308 in 2014 to 4,420 in 2022.

How having a baby makes it more likely Australian couples rely on the man’s income

The federal government last year announced a plan to end gender inequality, including violence against women, the unequal sharing of domestic and care work and the under-representation of women in leadership.

Most adults will gain half a kilo this year – and every year. Here’s how to stop ‘weight creep’

Adults tend to gain weight progressively as they age and typically gain an average of 0.5 to 1kg every year.

Border Gavaskar Trophy: A thrilling battle keeping test cricket alive

What’s made this series even more special is the way young talent has risen to the challenge.

Blue Pacific’s Engagement with Trump Presidency

The island states have often relied on Australia and New Zealand to project their concerns and issues to the US because they have larger representations in Washington D.C. and because they are great friends.

Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help

Flow batteries can feed energy back to the grid for up to 12 hours – much longer than lithium-ion batteries which only last four to six hours.

Genius or charlatan? Meet the man who was a missionary doctor in India and sparked controversy in colonial Australia

Ferdinand Von Sommer served in the Dutch navy, worked as a writer and journalist, and taught at a Berlin university, before becoming a missionary in India.

WaPo’s Maldives exposé and deep state narratives countering India’s rise

Such unverified media narratives reek of xenophobic and racist turpitude, constructed around a shared project of ideological expansion and geographical supremacy.

Why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it, according to behavioural science

The new year is a natural opportunity for self-improvement due to the fresh start effect.

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Australian experts help transform elephant welfare and training in India’s Assam

“Although we come from a country without elephants, Australia and India share strong values in wildlife protection."

Fiji government drops appeal as unlawful sacking of anti-corruption chief deepens political fallout

Former anti-corruption commissioner Barbara Malimali is now seeking close to US$1.4 million (about FJ$3 million) in compensation for lost wages and damages, as well as reinstatement to her former role.
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