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The Iran war has triggered a fuel price rise. What does this mean for Australian consumers?

Shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage from the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open ocean, has come to a virtual standstill, sparking a global oil price rise of about 10%.

Satellite evidence links Bangladesh’s worst-hit flood regions to lasting poverty

Bangladesh’s rivers are both a lifeline and a source of unrelenting hardship.

How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’

In 2016, the regulator updated the trans-Tasman Food Code to allow plant-based foods and drinks to use terms like milk.

Back at uni? How to help your wellbeing while you study

Academic wellbeing is about your learning and achievement, and how motivated and engaged you are with your studies.

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.

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Khalistan referendum vote not enough excuse for asylum, migration tribunal says Sikh man can safely relocate in India

The tribunal said there was no evidence that Indian authorities were aware of his activities or had shown any interest in him.

Indian-origin truck drivers among 21 charged after 1.7-tonne international drug bust

The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.

In defence of Australia’s ‘monoculture’ that allows for its thriving multiculturalism

I don't agree with everything Senator Pauline Hanson says. But when she argues that migrants to Australia must align with Australian values, she is...
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