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Federal Court rules Australian government doesn’t have a duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change

Elders Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai took the Australian government to court on behalf of their community, arguing the government has a duty of care to protect them from climate change.

Was the Air India crash caused by pilot error or technical fault? None of the theories holds up – yet

The final report is still to come. Until then, the responsible position for regulators, experts, and the public is to withhold judgment.

How can you keep kids off screens during the winter holidays?

If you feel your toy cupboard is looking overly familiar, try a local Toy Library to borrow puzzles, board games and activities.

Albanese’s China mission – managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances

Albanese’s domestic critics have lambasted him for meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping before United States President Donald Trump.

AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer

According to global consultancy McKinsey, generative AI could add between US$2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in annual global productivity.

Made in India, Powered by Australia: The ECTA Partnership That’s Changing Supply Chains

India exports refined petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, textiles, engineering goods, and agricultural commodities to Australia.

Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.

Were donors serious about the sustainability of benefits from projects?

Analysis of project reports revealed two fundamental areas of concern that help us to understand the neglect of sustainability: defining sustainability, and coherence in donor development policies and practices.

Why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve

To better understand grade inflation, we sought the opinions of those closest to the phenomenon: university teachers.

Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

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Three-year-old boy killed, father seriously injured after fire tears through Werribee home

An 11-year-old boy, reportedly Jordan’s brother, escaped the fire by jumping from a window.

Sydney and Melbourne homeowners lose, renters pay more as Albanese government policies spook housing market

The largest falls in estimated sales were in Sydney and Melbourne, down 17 per cent and 14.2 per cent respectively compared with a year earlier.

Almost 20% of Australian students don’t finish school – these 3 things can help them stay

The relationships teachers build with their students could be what helps that student stay on and complete school.
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