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eSafety commissioner drops court effort to force Elon Musk to put international ban on stabbing video

Big tech companies should be made to pay “a social licence”... and need to meet laws' requirements if they want access to Australian consumers

New Sankalps from the Sadhana in Kanniyakumari

We must see Bharat's development in a global context, and for this, it is essential that we understand Bharat's internal capabilities.

The strange case of global university rankings and need to decolonize Indian universities curricula

“In 2023, India topped the total overseas higher education expenditure at a whopping $60 billion, followed by China at $40 million.”

Are cheap public transport fares good policy?

The cheap fares will apply to all trips on buses, light rail, trains, and ferries, over any distance, in cities and towns that are part of the Translink network.

Australia is the ‘allergy capital of the world’

An estimated one in ten Australian children develop a food allergy in their first 12 months of life.

Spending too much time on social media and doomscrolling?

During the COVID pandemic, many of us were “cut off” from our social worlds through restrictions, lockdowns and mandates.

Are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good as fresh produce?

Fruit and vegetables are crucial for a healthy, balanced diet, providing a range of vitamins and minerals as well as fibre.

Age verification for social media would impact all of us

Young Australians use social media for a variety of reasons, from keeping in touch with friends and family, to seeking information and entertainment.

Volunteering Awards 2024: Here’s your chance to be community hero across Victoria

Nominate deserving candidates in eight distinct categories, each designed to recognise different aspects of volunteerism and community impact.

India at a Crossroads: Choosing Between Unity and Division in the General Election

History shows us that through past ages, India has risen when its shared civilisational identity, collective energy, and shared vision have been awakened

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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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