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What the ACT’s 2026-27 spending plan means for you

If you live in Canberra — or are thinking about it — this budget is worth paying attention to.

Australia has already banned social media for under 16s – here’s what the UK can learn from the experience

The Australian legislation only requires social media platforms – such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook – to take “reasonable steps” to prevent under 16s from holding social media accounts.

How bait‑and‑switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it

The platform’s search algorithm displays the headline image of the jacket, but pairs it with a more attractive price of a different product.

India’s civilisational confidence breaks from post-colonial hesitation as ancient wisdom shapes modern statecraft

Western academic methodology is fundamentally text-centric — history begins with the document, and the manuscript validates knowledge.

Why the diaspora deserves a seat at the Australia–Nepal policy table

The diaspora is no longer just a social bridge or a symbolic people-to-people link.

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

When Australia restricted access to social media for young people under 16 last December, there was considerable debate about whether 16 was the appropriate age threshold.

Are the US and Iran back at war?

The US wants Iran to capitulate on its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, with no constraints. Iran wants its frozen assets released and a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Is Victoria really the ‘car theft capital’ of Australia? And if so, why?

Between 2024 and 2025, the state recorded a 25% increase in motor vehicle theft claims. There was also a 37% increase in associated costs.

Australian unis have dropped again in global rankings. Here’s why we can’t just shrug it off

Global university rankings aim to evaluate all universities in the world through a single framework.

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