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Chandu Champion: The Untold Saga of Resilience and Perseverance

The message is simple: keep the spirit alive despite challenges and make the nation proud.

‘If the land is sick, so are we’: Australian First Nations spirituality explained

More than two-thirds of young Australians are experiencing eco-anxiety, while almost half of Australians believe our country is in “decline”.

Victoria’s $1.2 billion school tutoring program has not ‘significantly improved’ learning. How could it work better?

More than 1,500 government schools and 600 low-fee non-government schools have been involved each year.

India’s New Strategic Approach to Tibet and Taiwan Rattling ‘One China Policy’

The Sino-India Relations under Modi’s regime are evolving. Sensing an opportunity in Modi's narrower mandate, China has escalated its aggressive rhetoric.

From the Mat to Metabolism: How Yoga can transform our Gut Health

As a Gastrointestinal surgeon many of the patients I see are struggling with poor metabolism from having been on extreme diets and medications which are all contributing to slowing down the metabolism.

How Redrawn Political Boundaries Could Shape Australia’s Next Federal Election

Redistributions are needed when the population of a state increases or decreases relative to the overall Australian population, such that the state is entitled to either add a seat, or a seat is removed from that state.

Humour can make you a better workplace leader, if you use it properly – here’s how

When used well, humour can increase employees’ psychological empowerment, job performance and wellbeing, and also make people perceive their leaders as more effective.

South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

ampaign spending by political parties and candidates would be capped during the period prior to a state election to keep the cost of public funding down.

Is your child experiencing ‘winter burnout’? Here’s what to look out for

Cold, wintry weather and shorter hours of sunlight have impacts on children, just like the rest of us.

7,000 years tools discovered at sacred Aboriginal women’s site used for birthing ceremonies

This implies the site was used for stone tool production and possibly as a sacred women’s area for hundreds of generations.

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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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