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Can Indian heritage Aussie Sam Kerr be racist towards white police officer?

Assuming it is true Kerr used the term “white”, there is a racial element. But “racial” is not the same as “racist”.

First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

The Holocene or the Anthropocene – Are we serious about the climate change?

“A committee of roughly two dozen scholars has, by a large majority, voted down a proposal to declare the start of the Anthropocene, a newly created epoch of geologic time.”

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year

Eligible parents with babies born or adopted from July next year will receive an extra 12% of their government-funded paid parental leave as payment to their super fund.

Fiji to host ‘critical issues’ conference to shape future of Pacific news media sector

This conference at USP is a gathering of academics, media professionals, policymakers and civil society organisation representatives to engage in critical discussions on news media topics.

What is negative gearing and what is it doing to housing affordability?

The attractiveness of negative gearing in Australia is mainly due to its ability to reduce the amount of income tax.

Urbanisation and tax have driven the housing crisis

The pandemic lockdowns and the changes that flowed from them have disrupted the paradox and will take some time to settle down.

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Meta has now decided that the cost of providing news in Australia is too high.

Tasmania is picturesque and absolutely divine

As exploring Tasmania needs a lot of driving and not all the roads are well paved and smooth like the big cities, planning is crucial.

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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.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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