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‘The Satanic Verses’ returns to India: 36 years on, creative freedom still battles cancel culture

What a world we live in that even a book could be a source of perpetual fear and aversion.

From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer. But Australia’s system has made beer extra pricey

Some levels of taxation have been tolerated over the centuries because of beer’s known adverse impacts on health and behaviour.

Regular lessons have paused – but your kids should still practise their swimming this summer

Australia records its highest number of drowning deaths in the warmer months and tragically, 134 lives were lost last summer.

How to manage kids’ ‘Christmas crankies’ over the holidays

Yes, it’s the “Christmas crankies” – a far cry from the “festive friendlies” we are all conditioned to expect.

How the Australian government’s policy changes are hurting international students

By Vertika An interim report by the Australian Human Rights Commission reveals widespread racism faced by international students at Australian universities. The Respect At Uni...

A push to cool Australian cities may inadvertently increase our skin cancer risk, unless we act

Our cities are becoming ever hotter – due to both the way they’re built, as well as climate change and the extreme heat events it brings.

Albanese government is spending millions on news, but crucial community media remains underfunded

Australian journalism has been in trouble for years, with a range of factors contributing to the reduced availability and quality of local news.

Don’t understand your child’s report? Ask their teacher these questions instead

School reports are important because they help parents stay engaged in their child’s schooling.

Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility

Retirement communities provide vulnerable older Australians a unique opportunity to move into a community under a leasehold or licence agreement.

Should we give students awards at school?

The philosophy behind giving students awards is to reward them for success.

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Roshena Campbell emerges frontrunner for Liberal Western Metro ticket as Dinesh Gourisetty decides not to contest

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Pauline Hanson loses Federal Court appeal in Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination case

The judges acknowledged that political debate often involves robust language but said that does not exempt public commentary from Australia's anti-discrimination laws.

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