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‘School is boring’: what it means when your child says they’re bored in class, and how you can help

It’s important to understand why your child may be feeling bored at school. Here are some possibilities to consider.

Why Kiribati should say yes to the Pacific Engagement Visa

Three out of the 12 Pacific island countries eligible for the PEV opted out of the visa.

Oil prices set to rise as Middle East tensions worsen, adding to cost-of-living crisis

The latest data from the US Energy Information Administration lists Iran as the ninth largest oil producer, accounting for about 4% of world oil production last year.

Gen Z supports sustainability – and fuels ultra-fast fashion. How does that work?

Social media have spiked cultural trends that accelerate fast fashion.

Spice, Strategy, and Security: India-Australia Ties in a Changing Indo-Pacific

Trade relations are not just about financial gains but also a pathway to ensure long-term stability and resilience in an increasingly polarised region.

Pacific nations sound the alarm on sea-level rise, again. Is anybody listening?

Many Pacific island nations sit just a few meters above sea level, leaving them at risk of flooding, storm surges and coastal erosion that are forecast to increase in frequency as the planet warms.

Hezbollah flag-carriers investigated by police, as government appoints envoy to combat Islamophobia

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.

Truth and Reconciliation: a primer for transitional justice in Fiji

The coalition government remains committed to a proper truth and reconciliation regime based on truth-telling and acknowledgments of past human rights violations.

What do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?

While there has been a lot of discussion about what is happening in universities, there has been less attention given to schools.

Australia’s air and tourism industries need government-backed insolvency insurance. Here’s why

In May, Bonza collapsed after less than a year of operation. And more recently, services operated by REX (Regional Air Express) between capital cities stopped and its regional services are under pressure.

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‘Death threat’ targets Indian PM Narendra Modi ahead of Melbourne visit as Australian Federal Police traces suspect’s IP

The threat appeared beneath a Facebook post announcing the “Melbourne Meets Modi” community event, scheduled to be held at Marvel Stadium on 9 July.

Indian Customs arrest Melbourne passenger after seizing 484g of gold at Amritsar airport

Acting on suspicion, officers intercepted the male passenger and conducted a detailed examination, including X-ray screening and a personal search.

Deeming refuses to admit false allegation despite regreting court action in a plea to Liberal colleagues

“Please allow me to tell you how keenly aware I am of the fact this must be negatively impacting you, and I deeply grieve it and regret it”
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