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Christmas cheer meets harsh reality for Canberra’s homeless

As Canberra celebrates the festive season, stories like Scott’s stand as stark reminders of those still fighting for shelter and security.

How to manage kids’ ‘Christmas crankies’ over the holidays

Yes, it’s the “Christmas crankies” – a far cry from the “festive friendlies” we are all conditioned to expect.

Looking for a summer or longer-term job? Here’s how to find one and avoid being exploited

Despite the rise of social media, many summer jobs can be found in local newspapers or newsletters, or your community bulletin boards, especially for smaller companies and in regional areas.

Indian-origin candidates shape ACT politics’ future despite loss

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

How the Australian government’s policy changes are hurting international students

By Vertika An interim report by the Australian Human Rights Commission reveals widespread racism faced by international students at Australian universities. The Respect At Uni...

AI can’t do your Christmas shopping just yet – but next year might be different

In the two years since ChatGPT launched, we have seen wave after wave of AI products and features promising to save us from mundane tasks.

An unusual program enabling Pacific agricultural transformation

ACIAR’s research-for-development agenda fosters partnerships between Australian researchers and those in developing countries.

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Our cities are becoming ever hotter – due to both the way they’re built, as well as climate change and the extreme heat events it brings.

Heading on an overseas holiday? The Australian dollar tumbles – but it’s not all bad news

The Australian dollar plummeted despite the fact that the Federal Reserve has recently cut rates three times.

From garlic to parsley, new research reveals the herbs and spices Australians love most

Herbs and spices have even been shown to provide important health benefits such as managing weight and preventing inflammation.

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