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How does Australia’s tax system work – and what is ‘bracket creep’?

Progressive system is designed to ensure that those who earn more contribute more accordingly.

How should I factor AI into my decision about what to study after school?

Tech skills will be in demand, but employers will also need people with good comprehension, communication and articulation skills.

Budget cuts threaten US strategy against rising Chinese influence in Indo-Pacific

The proposed appropriations bill for the State Department would cut its budget by 11% to about U.S. $52 billion a year from nearly $60 billion this year, and falls short of the White House’s 2025 request for $64 billion.

Australia is pushing big tech to ‘protect kids from porn’, What can they actually do?

Imagine you’ve just purchased a new smartphone for your child. When setting up the phone, you’re asked if you would like to turn on child safety features.

Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push

Washington has given its territories permission to apply for PIF membership, but with the caveat they can't take foreign policy positions.

From Junk Food Ad Bans to Sugar Tax, Rising Diabetes Demands Urgent Action

There are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets.

Diplomatic Dance: Starmer’s Tango with UK-India Relations

His focus on inclusive diplomacy acknowledges the significant role of the British-Indian community and aims to address their concerns through constructive engagement.

Southern Australia is freezing: How can it be so cold in a warming climate?

Many suburbs of Melbourne experienced a sub-zero night and consecutive nights of ground frost.

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has a thumping election win – what does it mean for the UK and the rest of the world?

Starmer and his colleagues have positioned the party in the centre ground of British politics – and reaped the rewards as the Conservatives tacked rightwards.

Why Labor government should not worry about Muslim vote threat

Labor is fearful, not least because the threat is still inchoate; Labor is unable to judge its nature and potential power to do damage.

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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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