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Fijian students explore pathways to careers and cultural experiences

For Fiji National University (FNU), Open Day 2025 transcends a mere calendar event; it represents a celebration of education, culture, job opportunities, and community involvement.

Private tutoring for school kids is ‘booming’. But this poses risks for students

Tutoring tends to be for high school students, but an increasing proportion of primary students are being tutored

The afterlife of Gandhi: Why his constructive programme matters in a neoliberal age

Gandhian ideas and values attain vitality and speak to all ages simply because they are laced with universal values.

From hateful graffiti to AI memes, Indian diaspora faces rising tide of prejudice and racism

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

Repatriation or political theatre? How the return of stolen artefacts can distort history

The decision to return the Cham artefacts to Cambodia, and to exclude Vietnam and Laos, highlights how contemporary politics shape our understanding of cultural heritage.

Young people are saving on rent by staying at home longer, but ‘you pay with your mental health’

The prospect of owning a home in the foreseeable future is out of reach for many young people.

‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump’s UN speech explained by an expert

Eight decades after its founding in the wake of the second world war, it is not a good time for the UN.

Is a ‘broken’ visa system fuelling anti-Indian sentiment?

Back in April, Australian authorities raised the alarm over a surge in “non-genuine” student applications, cases in which education was not the primary intent but a façade for residency ambitions or unauthorised employment.

Who is afraid of Javed Akhtar? Cancel culture and selective amnesia in West Bengal

The West Bengal Urdu Academy had cancelled a literary event in Kolkata, which was to feature the renowned Urdu writer and poet, Javed Akhtar.

Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

The outage – plus Optus’s delayed response to it – has sparked fury and condemnation.

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Victims of domestic violence to get 100% stamp duty relief in major housing lifeline in South Australia

Officials said the scheme complements broader reforms arising from the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

Young Sydney student impresses with Sanskrit language research at Aristotle Showcase 2026

His research highlighted how trade, migration and the spread of Buddhism facilitated the movement of words, ideas and cultural concepts across continents.

Service Victoria struggles as drivers rush to get Allan Government’s $186 rego rebate

The scheme covers cars, utes, motorcycles and other light vehicles under 4.5 tonnes.
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