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The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?

This is more than double the number that have been vetoed on security grounds for any year since the research council was established in 2001.

Western media sold Pakistani military’s propaganda as diplomatic influence, report reveals

At the same time, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), sent out a “private message” on WhatsApp to reporters, favourably building Pakistan’s propaganda in international media.

Australian teens impacted by the social media ban are getting less news: new research

We found 61% of under-16s who had previously been using banned platforms reported little or no change in their social media use.

Australians wait 12 months for aged care – and the latest budget funding is unlikely to change that

By 2063, about one in five Australians will be older than 65. And the number of people aged over 85 is expected to more than triple in that same period.

Kos Samaras’ “demographic wall” theory is flawed as multicultural voters realign around local frustrations

They may dislike racial rhetoric, but that does not mean they are satisfied with Labor governments overseeing collapsing infrastructure, soaring migration without planning

Cost-of-living pressures demand a new direction: Opposition Senator Dave Sharma on Budget 2026

Senator Dave Sharma Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his fifth federal Budget. For many Australians — including the vibrant and hardworking Australian Indian community —...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Pakistan creating fake American profiles to manipulate social media

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Pakistan of being behind coordinated online networks posing as Americans to influence social-media conversations about the Gaza...

Help! I’m almost finished school but don’t know what I want to do next

If this is you, the first thing you need to hear is – not knowing is very normal.

The Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan was never equal — India is finally saying so

Aid from six nations - The United States, Australia, Canada, West Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom - made possible the solution of an international dispute that a few times reached threats of war between the two nations.

Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy?

Instructure confirmed the exposed information may include names, email addresses, student identification numbers and private messages exchanged between users.

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Pacific drug war escalates as 17 tonnes of cocaine seized and new international taskforce launched

Officials warned that the sharp rise reflects both improved enforcement and an escalating threat environment driven by powerful narcotics syndicates adapting to international pressure.

Green whistle pain relief now available at all Victorian women’s health hubs

Premier Jacinta Allan said the rollout was part of a broader effort to address the dismissal of women’s pain in the health system.

International rover challenge in Adelaide draws four Indian teams and top Australian universities

Participation in the Rover Challenge gave trainee officers valuable hands-on experience in robotics, teamwork and leadership.
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