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New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific

Excavation uncovered several layers of human occupation associated with stone artefacts, animal bones, shells and charcoal – all physical remains discarded by ancient humans living at the cave.

Here’s why percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years

Released last month, the 2022 survey collected data from over 13,700 households and 1,100 care accommodations and group dwellings between June and the following February.

“A Sikh man with a beard and a turban”: Sergeant Jagmeet Singh’s journey in Australian Defence

"I moved to Australia in December 2006 and walked into Defence Force Recruiting in January 2007."

Albanese government will introduce legislation next week to force an administrator into the CFMEU

The bill will enable Watt to decide whether it is in the public interest to appoint an administrator into the union’s construction division.

The cancellation of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows is the latest incident in a long history of concert terrorism

The main suspect is a 19-year-old Austrian citizen who is believed to have pledged allegiance to Islamic State last month.

RBA may deliver a cut by November and a further in February, and another by April, making a total of three before the due date for the federal election in May.

Australia made 9 Student Migration Rule Changes in a Year, and now moving to International Student Caps

The legislation covers 1,500 education providers that deliver more than 25,000 courses in 3,900 locations.

Fiji’s emigration boom: will it last?

Fiji’s population is just under one million. A net out-migration rate of 5%, the 2023 level, is high by any standards.

Federal government has only ‘noted’ a call to end special schools, What does this mean for students with disability?

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities says signatories need to ensure an “inclusive education system at all levels”.

What is ‘slot hoarding’ – and is it locking out regional airlines like Rex?

An airline owns the time slot it is designated by the airport infrastructure capacity, whether it gets used or not.

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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”

Trade, defence and diaspora: Albanese to welcome Modi to reshape Australia–India agenda

“I am honoured to welcome my friend Prime Minister Modi to Australia for our Annual Leaders’ Summit.”

Modi’s global stature meets The Guardian’s spin machine

Narendra Modi has received more foreign state honours as a serving head of government than any democratically elected leader in history
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