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Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Not quite a street, not quite a road – why ‘stroads’ are disasters of urban planning, and how to fix them

Stroads are trying to be both a thoroughfare for vehicles, and a place for people.

Australian families spend far more on private schooling than many other countries. Here’s why that’s a problem

On average, private sources contribute 10% to primary education across the OECD. But in Australia, they contribute 20%. This makes Australia the fourth highest out of 40 countries.

Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

Strong leadership is needed to ensure changes are embedded across all levels of services.

Dhaka’s roads submerged following 6-hour downpour

Although it is the monsoon season in the country, Dhaka is ill equipped to handle long and heavy rain because of poor drainage.

A Russian-born Australian soldier and her husband have been charged with spying

The Korolevs have been charged with “preparing for an espionage offence”, which could see them in jail for up to 15 years.

New grant initiative to empower Pacific journalism

The new grant program from IFPIM is poised to play a vital role in fostering economic resilience and leveraging new technologies to enhance the delivery of information.

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.

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27-year-old charged over alleged ‘cash for demerit points’ scheme involving 1,266 fines worth approximately $620,000

Police allege the woman advertised on social media, offering to accept other motorists’ fines and demerit points in exchange for payment.

Indian-origin PhD researcher Jinal Parmar wins Western Sydney ‘Unsung Hero’ Award for community health work

For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.
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