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Australia’s fertility rate has reached a record low. What might that mean for the economy?

The health of an economy is deeply intertwined with the size and structure of its population.

Why do some schools still force girls to wear skirts or dresses?

Girls’ access to pants is not as straightforward as a school including them within the uniform policy.

How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle

The regulation of housing in Australia traditionally relies on well-informed buyers being responsible for managing the risks.

Could a recent ruling change the game for scam victims? Here’s why the banks will be watching closely

An AFCA determination is binding on the relevant bank or other financial institution, which has no direct right of appeal.

Why are some Australian students having to pay to do PE at public schools?

Previous research has shown how schools outsource to external providers to “fill the gap” of teachers lacking confidence and competence to provide quality health and physical education lessons.

‘It’s going to be a bad result for Labor’ – Antony Green and Michael McKenna on the Qld election

"What we’ve seen is that Labor’s brand is still seemingly on the nose, particularly in the regions."

Australian schools need to address racism. Here are 4 ways they can do this

We know children demonstrate stereotyping and prejudice from an early age and students from racial minorities are frequently targets of racism and discrimination at school.

Albanese government has surcharges in its sights, as it pursues the votes of consumers

The government also says it is prepared to ban debit card surcharges from January 1 2026...

Responding to Vanuatu’s emerging economic emergency

The World Bank estimates that the economy is 3% smaller than in 2019, and that real GDP per capita (approximately income per person) is US$2,517 (VUV 205,602).

There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars?

The bill aims to set a new “floor” for how much the federal government contributes towards public school funding in Australia.

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15 illegal Indian migrants deported from Australia

The group includes 10 men and one woman from Punjab, while the remaining deportees are from Haryana, Uttarakhand and Telangana.

Indian-Australian become largest overseas-born Aussies taking over England

Overseas-born individuals now make up 32 per cent of the country’s estimated population of 27.6 million—approaching the historic peak of 32.4 per cent recorded in 1891.

‘King Khan’ charged over alleged unexplained wealth in Fiji as drug investigations widens

The restraining order also covered a $400,000 property, cash held in a local bank, and four vehicles.
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