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The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

The construction sector is a valuable economic sector in the Australian economy and is highly political. It is also the most male-dominated employment sector in the country.

At least 6 killed in Bangladesh student protests

The student protests began last week after the High Court in June reinstated a quota that reserves 30% of civil service jobs for relatives of those who fought in the 1971 war that resulted in Bangladesh’s independence. 

Conspiracy theories on the Trump assassination attempt are spreading like wildfire – on both sides of politics

Despite the shooter’s identity being released, one major conspiracy adopted by both the political left and right is that the assassination attempt was staged and/or planned.

Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Not quite a street, not quite a road – why ‘stroads’ are disasters of urban planning, and how to fix them

Stroads are trying to be both a thoroughfare for vehicles, and a place for people.

Australian families spend far more on private schooling than many other countries. Here’s why that’s a problem

On average, private sources contribute 10% to primary education across the OECD. But in Australia, they contribute 20%. This makes Australia the fourth highest out of 40 countries.

Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

Strong leadership is needed to ensure changes are embedded across all levels of services.

Dhaka’s roads submerged following 6-hour downpour

Although it is the monsoon season in the country, Dhaka is ill equipped to handle long and heavy rain because of poor drainage.

A Russian-born Australian soldier and her husband have been charged with spying

The Korolevs have been charged with “preparing for an espionage offence”, which could see them in jail for up to 15 years.

New grant initiative to empower Pacific journalism

The new grant program from IFPIM is poised to play a vital role in fostering economic resilience and leveraging new technologies to enhance the delivery of information.

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ISIS claims deadly Islamabad bombing amid warnings of extremist blowback

Repeated international warnings that the direct or indirect cultivation of extremist networks — whether for global jihad or against neighbouring India or Afghanistan — would ultimately prove self-destructive for Pakistan are now playing out.

Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.
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