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Dire polls for Labor in Tasmania and Queensland with elections upcoming

The Tasmanian state election is on March 23 and the Queensland state election will be held in October 2024.

Conquering Eco-anxiety, an unheard impact of climate change

Eco-anxiety gives rise to existential concerns such as loneliness, identity, pleasure, purpose, mortality, and freedom.

Prefabricated and build-to-rent houses could help bring rents down

Before COVID about 50,000 new dwellings were completed per quarter. Since then, completions have rarely exceeded 45,000.

An apple cider vinegar drink a day? A new study shows it might help weight loss

This study does not suggest people can eat whatever they like and drink apple cider vinegar as a way to control weight.

Modi’s decade and democracy in India: Backsliding or Thriving?

Indian elections also create great excitement within the Indian diaspora worldwide.

What will aged care look like for the next generation?

Around 60% went to residential care (190,000 people) and one-third to home care (one million people).

How to boost Indigenous participation in STEM

Indigenous STEM knowledge is vast and includes many things such as astronomy, weather knowledge, medicinal plant knowledge and animal classification systems.

Albanese to abolish 500 “nuisance” import tariffs, businesses and consumers to benefit

“After successive trade agreements, most goods are now imported duty-free."

The Divine Dance: Shiva’s Damaru and the Eternal Cycle of Life

Let us embrace the timeless wisdom it imparts and strive to live in harmony with the cosmic rhythms that govern the universe.

80% of Australians think AI risk is a global priority

As AI systems become more capable, decisions about how we develop, deploy and use AI are now critical.

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women underemployed as Australia’s skills recognition system flagged as broken

The report estimates that fully utilising their skills could deliver an immediate boost to national productivity and ease critical labour shortages.

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.
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