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Matildas effect 2.0? Why the Women’s Asian Cup is a huge moment for Australian soccer

It provided a space so welcoming that many self-described sports haters and fans alienated by the hypermasculinity of men’s sports were drawn to it.

Victoria’s suppression orders under fresh scrutiny as migrant families call for clearer justice reporting

The Courts Council disputes that characterisation, describing the Melbourne Press Club/Monash University report as selective and not reflective of broader court-media engagement.

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Passengers booked to travel on or before March 5 have two options: rebook on an alternative flight or request a refund. Etihad has issued similar advice. Qatar is referring travellers to its app.

Should unis ditch group assignments?

Just because collaborative abilities are not as easy to assess as other skills, such as factual recall, that doesn’t make them any less important.

Why Commonwealth Bank’s $1 billion suspected loan fraud should change how we bank and do business

The Commonwealth Bank reportedly suspects around A$1 billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently, including through AI-generated documents.

Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Questions around political influence, power, and narrative control

Some commentators argue that while development cooperation is normal, its political implications should always be examined carefully to ensure national sovereignty is protected.

When anti-corruption commitments confront political reality in the Pacific

The Charters’ case coincides with two significant anti-corruption milestones this month: a sixth anniversary event for the Teieniwa Vision in Suva and the release of Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

Horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens sign of dangerous Islamic State resurgence in Australia

Australia was one of the Western countries that produced the most young men per capita to fight for IS in the 2010s.

One Nation has been on the fringes of Australian politics for 30 years. Here’s why its popularity soaring now?

Economic strain, grievance, fear and the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack have created the perfect conditions for the populist party.

Is surgery necessary for my endometriosis or ‘suspected’ endo?

Sometimes a surgeon looks inside the pelvis and doesn’t see endometriosis, or histopathology (the tissue taken for analysis in a laboratory) is negative.

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Allen’s historic hundred seals New Zealand’s place in T20 World Cup final

Opening batter Finn Allen delivered a stunning unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.

Dodgy taxi drivers warned as Grand Prix enforcement taskforce rolls out in Melbourne

Officers will check that taxi meters are running for unbooked fares, that drivers and vehicles are properly accredited, and that cars are registered and roadworthy.

Indian-Australian teen medical student Ishaan Chaudhuri named South Australia’s Young Citizen of the Year

16-year-old Indian-Australian prodigy Ishaan Chaudhuri has built an impressive record of service alongside his medical studies.
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