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Truth and Reconciliation: a primer for transitional justice in Fiji

The coalition government remains committed to a proper truth and reconciliation regime based on truth-telling and acknowledgments of past human rights violations.

Political pressure, bribes, self-censorship ‘greatest threats’ to Pacific media freedom

Palau top, Nauru last in inaugural 2023 Pacific Media Freedom Index of region’s 14 island countries.

Integrating Sankhya’s Atheistic Metaphysics and the Bhagavad Gita’s Teachings through Psychological Metaphysics

Techniques derived from Sankhya, such as mindfulness and self-reflection, can be incorporated into therapeutic practice to manage anxiety and achieve mental clarity.

Costly defamation actions looming over Australian newsrooms, and diminishing press freedom

The article has drawn on evidence from a confidential source, the publisher is unable to put that source in the witness box because to do so would breach the media’s fundamental ethical obligation to protect the identity of confidential sources.

No increase in Pacific students in Australia, except from Fiji

Educational exchange is crucial for enhancing connections between individuals and societies and acts as a powerful tool for extending soft power.

How early entry schemes help Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage

In Australia, most domestic students gain admission to an undergraduate degree via an ATAR.

George Speight is free at last, but the ghosts of 2000 Fiji Coup linger

He wants to make a private apology to the former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, and other politicians who were held captive for 56 days in 2000.

Unemployment of 4.2% is a sign of RBA success, but it might not last. Here’s why

Australia started raising interest rates when inflation reached about the same level as the other countries, but increased them by much less, by 4.25 percentage points, compared for example to 5.25 points in the United States.

Does the Albanese government’s proposed ‘hate speech’ law give us what we need?

Prosecutions and convictions for these “aggravated” forms of vilification are extremely rare in Australia.

High-speed rail plans may finally end Australia’s 40-year wait to get on board

The ultimate plan is for a high-speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast.

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Dr Murali Reddy performs region’s first robotic knee replacements in New Zealand hospital

Dr Reddy’s journey spans three countries and decades of dedication to medicine.

Victoria slashes car rego and fares as Trump’s Iran war hits Aussie household budgets

Announcing the measures, Premier Allan said the package was designed to help families cope with rising household expenses and higher fuel costs.

Award-winning young Indian innovators develop eco-friendly answer to microplastic pollution

Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta recently won the Asia regional title at The Earth Prize for their invention, dubbed “Plas-Stick”.
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