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How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’

In 2016, the regulator updated the trans-Tasman Food Code to allow plant-based foods and drinks to use terms like milk.

Back at uni? How to help your wellbeing while you study

Academic wellbeing is about your learning and achievement, and how motivated and engaged you are with your studies.

Matildas effect 2.0? Why the Women’s Asian Cup is a huge moment for Australian soccer

It provided a space so welcoming that many self-described sports haters and fans alienated by the hypermasculinity of men’s sports were drawn to it.

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.

Should unis ditch group assignments?

Just because collaborative abilities are not as easy to assess as other skills, such as factual recall, that doesn’t make them any less important.

Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business

The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents.

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Questions around political influence, power, and narrative control

Some commentators argue that while development cooperation is normal, its political implications should always be examined carefully to ensure national sovereignty is protected.

When anti-corruption commitments confront political reality in the Pacific

The Charters’ case coincides with two significant anti-corruption milestones this month: a sixth anniversary event for the Teieniwa Vision in Suva and the release of Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

One Nation has been on the fringes of Australian politics for 30 years. Here’s why its popularity soaring now?

Economic strain, grievance, fear and the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack have created the perfect conditions for the populist party.

Two new federal polls have One Nation gaining on Labor

There’s no sign of a boost for the Coalition from Angus Taylor replacing Sussan Ley.

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Alleged threat against ASIO boss leads to arrest of university student

Police allege that in April, the student sent a series of harassing emails to a university professor and another staff member.

Victoria to rewrite sentencing laws in major justice overhaul

The review will be led by the Sentencing Advisory Council, which will consult widely with legal experts, stakeholders and the public.

RBA lifts interest rates to 4.35 per cent as fuel shock reignites inflation fears

It also noted that inflation had already been too high before the Middle East conflict pushed global energy prices higher.
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