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Do you speak other languages at home?

Research shows speaking more than one language doesn’t hinder a child’s academic progress – in fact, it can even help.

Australia wants zero road deaths by 2050 – but there’s a major hurdle

Urban centres in New South Wales and Victoria such as Sydney and Melbourne account for 35% to 40% of fatalities, in part because of dense traffic volumes, complex intersections and pedestrian-heavy zones.

China’s Pacific power play: How the Cook Islands deal threatens regional security

Beijing is expertly exploiting Brown's ambitions for greater independence while dangling relatively modest financial incentives.

Can you afford a private school?

Over 63% of Australian students attend government schools, nearly 20% are in Catholic schools, and around 17% go to independent schools, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A mixed bag: views on immigration in Australia

When it came to whether migrants were gainfully employed or not, on average people overestimated the share of migrants that were in part-time employment.

Australian multiculturalism isn’t failing; radical ideologies threaten our shared values

Multiculturalism in Australia thrives because the majority of migrants and their descendants understand that diversity does not mean division but the enrichment of society.

Navigating the perils of technological dominance in an AI-driven world

Today, discussing artificial intelligence in our everyday lives has become both inevitable and essential.

Trump resets ties with Modi, but Albanese struggles to find favour in Washington

Clearly, the success of the Modi-Trump meeting points to India’s rising role in the Indo-Pacific!

Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts extremely dangerous sustained winds of around 205 kilometers an hour and wind gusts higher still, at 290km/h.

Want to make sure you don’t swelter in your next home? Check these 12 features before you rent or buy

Homebuyers and renters face two problems: a shortage of heat-resistant homes, and a lack of reliable, independent information about how homes perform in the heat.

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Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy plot in nation’s capital

A 25-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Wednesday and are due to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court.

Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.
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