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AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced

The supposed revolution coming to agriculture goes by several names: “precision agriculture”, “smart farming”, and “agriculture 4.0” are some of the more common ones.

“Someone must have seen Aanisha”: Parents’ desperate search for missing daughter

“We don’t know what happened to our daughter. We just want her home safe. Seven days, no money, no food. We are worrying a lot. Please help.”

Point Cook childcare worker Joshua Brown charged with over 70 child-sex offences; check here which centres he worked

Since his arrest, detectives have uncovered evidence suggesting the alleged offending may not be confined to Point Cook.

The Salvation Army’s Multicultural Launch “Be Hope” Unites Communities for 2025 Red Shield Appeal

"When we give generously, we help build a more inclusive, compassionate Australia for everyone.”

‘Not a luxury’: Fiji’s Deputy PM says women must lead — from community halls to Parliament

Prof. Biman Prasad emphasised that this gap is not just a matter of gender disparity, but a critical issue of governance that calls for “a united and sustained effort from all of us.”

Australia-based ‘fake doctor’ Abhishek Shukla arrested in India for allegedly duping woman in marriage scam

Indian authorities say Abhishek Shukla contacted over 3,000 women using fake matrimonial profiles, sparking fears of more victims in a widespread marriage scam.

Decline in international student numbers forces regional Aussie university to cut jobs

With campuses across regional NSW, CSU says international students once played a key financial role in supporting rural education.

$25 million meth lab busted in Sydney after US tip-off

Police allege that the seized consignment was linked to a phone number previously involved in other attempted imports, which had already been intercepted by Australian Border Force.

Australian CEOs are still getting their bonuses. Performance doesn’t seem to matter so much

The fact nearly all of Australia’s top CEOs are receiving these performance bonuses shows performance pay is more about rewarding conformity and discipline than risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

India refuses to sign SCO joint statement over terrorism omission, calls out Pakistan’s ‘double standards’

“Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards.”

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Elephants in the room: What Audrey Truschke couldn’t see on the 4,300-year-old Pashupati Seal

The figure on the seal is seated in what Dr Lavanya Vemsani — a specialist in Hindu traditions — has identified as Mulabandhasana, a demanding yogic posture achievable only by accomplished practitioners.

“We will engage in good faith”: Prime Minister outlines policy stance on tax changes and national security

Responding to Coalition proposals on sex discrimination law, he said his priority was practical policy outcomes rather than “culture wars”.

Melbourne shaped India’s premium chocolate brand, says entrepreneur Vimal Sharma

“Restaurants gave me the rigor, Melbourne shaped my perspective, and India gave me the ambition to create Smoor.”
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