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Are you over 75? Here’s what you need to know about vitamin D

New guidelines from the international Endocrine Society recommend people aged 75 and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements.

Australia’s child support system can put single mothers at risk of poverty and financial abuse

Child support is an important system that aims to share the financial burden of raising children between separated parents.

International student caps are set to pass parliament

A Senate committee, which has a Labor majority, has recommended the bill be passed with amendments.

How Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ unpacks India’s journey to globalisation and ideological independence

The process of rediscovery that India orients itself to does not mean the rejection of modernity and globalization.

Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda

Marshall Islands stood with the full backing of the Pacific Islands Forum and its 18 presidents and prime ministers.

Oil spill fears after fuel-laden New Zealand navy ship sinks in Samoa

Seventy-five people were rescued from the HMNZS Manawanui after it hit a reef just off the coastline.

The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses and consumers from the rising tide of cyber crime.

Australia is hosting the world’s first ‘nature positive’ summit. What is it, and why does it matter?

Biodiversity loss threatens global financial stability, putting at least US$44 trillion (A$64 trillion) of economic value at risk.

There’s a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what’s fair?

The argument is that young people are not fully “work-ready” and require more intensive employer support to develop the right skills for their job.

What’s the point of drama class?

Many employers want staff who can work well in a team, manage a complicated project from inception to final delivery and speak well in public or to clients.

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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.

Coalition vows to cap top public sector pay as election battle over spending intensifies

Wilson said the savings generated from the cap, estimated at more than $20 million over the next decade, would be redirected toward essential services
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