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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.

Is surgery necessary for my endometriosis or ‘suspected’ endo?

Sometimes a surgeon looks inside the pelvis and doesn’t see endometriosis, or histopathology (the tissue taken for analysis in a laboratory) is negative.

Reform needed as Pacific Australia Labour Mobility growth flattens and country shares stabilise

The resulting gap has been filled by the other seven participating countries, all of whose numbers have increased. Fiji, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste each have about 5,000 PALM workers in Australia, more than either Tonga or Samoa currently.

What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?

You can also apply to access your superannuation on compassionate grounds, to prevent foreclosure or the forced sale of your home.

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

Gaza’s endless war: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Humans must never become mere data points or raw material for machines. Instead, AI must become a tool for global good, opening new doors of progress for the Global South.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

In a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20, 2026, the court ruled that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to unilaterally impose tariffs on other countries was unconstitutional.

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Jess Wilson calls it “unacceptable threat” as ISIS brides return to Melbourne tonight

Children returning to Australia would undergo community integration, therapeutic support and countering violent extremism programs.

UNSW and Deloitte India to launch AI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru campus

A start-up and innovation hub will support entrepreneurship among students and staff, while future programs are expected to include executive education and professional development

Premier Allan forced into Fed Square World Cup backflip after backlash over “un-Australian” screening ban

If Victoria cannot safely host fans cheering for the national team, something has gone wrong.
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