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Trump signals he will start pushing for a new world order in first 100 days

Three particular aspects stand out and give an early indication of what the Trump doctrine of foreign policy might look like.

Joe Biden’s presidency will be remembered as one that did not match the times, and a leader who failed to realise it

Biden’s legasy threatens to be a disappearing presidency, reduced to an ellipsis between the two Trump administrations, judged solely by its tragic end.

Home ownership is slipping out of reach. It’s time to rethink our fear of ‘forever renting’

If tenants were protected from excessive rent increases and evictions, landlordism could also be recast as an essential service that yields reasonable profits to providers.

‘AI agents’ promise to arrange your finances, do your taxes, book your holidays – and put us all at risk

Privacy concerns arise as your sensitive medical and financial information flows between multiple systems.

Time to decolonise international development

At no time outside of war have economies had to face a 30 to 70% contraction as a consequence of a single cyclone. Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga have faced this situation within this decade.

Nothing new under the sun: Australia’s long history of missed chances to build sustainable homes

The postwar period was a time of shortages and rationing. As well as meat, sugar, clothing and fuel, building materials were in short supply.

Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

The workshop was organised by Suva-based civil society organisation, Dialogue Fiji, in collaboration with Emily’s List Australia and funded by Misereor.

Australia’s proactive approach against grooming gangs can be a model for global action

The UK's experience, particularly hiding the ethnic or religious background, underscores the catastrophic consequences of complacency and denial.

Tennis is facing an existential crisis over doping. How will it respond?

Many players fear they could similarly fall victim to inadvertent positive tests through contaminated supplements, medications or the actions of their support teams.

New excavation of ‘rings of mystery’ in Victoria reveals rich Aboriginal history

Earth rings have been reported across the world, including in England, Amazonia and Cambodia.

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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