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How February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space

The Julian calendar had observed a leap year every four years, but this meant time had drifted out of alignment with the dates of celestial events and astronomical seasons.

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks the dawn of a new era in India and UAE partnership

The significance of this event goes beyond the mere establishment of a place of worship for the Hindu community in the UAE.

Early university offers won’t be made until later in Year 12. Is this a good idea?

Most (though not all) Year 12 university applicants do their school exams, then their external exams and then apply to university with their ATAR.

Why international students are taking the ‘back door’ route into top universities

The government has responded by commissioning its own investigation.

Australia unveils its Navy of the future

The project’s cost has also stunningly risen from A$35 billion in 2018 to $45 billion a couple of years ago to now $65 billion, even before actual ship construction starts.

Why prices are so high – 8 ways retail pricing algorithms gouge consumers

Fels wants to give the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission more power to investigate and more power to prohibit mergers.

The problems with dating apps and how they could be fixed – two relationship experts discuss

Apps could do more to inform users when someone is using AI in their interactions, or make it easier to get feedback from friends, family or other users.

How Fiji offers an experience of lifetime to variety of tourists

This archipelago of 333 islands provides a distinctive and modern experience for those wanting more than simply a tropical retreat.

Unveiling Gyanvapi Temple Site’s Sacred Geometry and Historical Layers

Those who built the "mosque and wazukhana tank" for Aurangzeb, may have found the temple's drain for Shiva Linga convenient.

Do you know what is the meaning of Australian expression ‘fair go’?

Most political commentators and academics who write about the fair go associate the phrase with Australia’s famed egalitarian traditions.

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Petition urges Australian government to review parental leave for temporary resident visa holders

At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi criticises West for ceasefire, calls for Iranians to continue push for change of Islamic regime

In a series of posts on social media, Pahlavi acknowledged the ceasefire had “disheartened many” but said it should not be seen as a setback, urging supporters to remain “patient” and prepared for what he described as a decisive moment.

Search underway for migrant detainee who escaped custody at Bankstown Hospital

Police believe he may have connections to Sydney’s west, particularly the Blacktown area, and could be using the public transport network.
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