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Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir: The end of an exile

The ceremony is one of the most anticipated events in the history of post-colonial India and arguably the most important for Hindus in several generations.

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China’s population shrinks again and could more than halve – here’s what that means

The two consecutive declines are the first since the great famine of 1959-1961, and the trend is accelerating.

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Can we cut road deaths to zero by 2050?

Australia has committed to an ambitious target of zero road deaths by 2050, known as Vision Zero.

OPINION

Fiji’s Defence and Security Review is a pivotal step towards stability

The announcement of this review barely one year into the new government’s term underscores the high priority that Tikoduadua, a former military officer, has placed on this undertaking.

OPINION

‘From Hindu Lite to Hindu’: A Journey Confronting Bias and Rediscovering Faith

I am determined now more than ever to not succumb to the pressures and compromises that the post-independence generation faced and leave a conundrum for the future.

OPINION

How to make sure pocket money teaches your kids financial skills

When your child is little, giving them pocket money in cash is a good way to help them start to understand money.

OPINION

Rent regulations are no silver bullet, but they would help make renting fairer

One of the aims of Australia’s latest National Housing and Homelessness Agreement is to encourage “security of tenure in the private rental market”.

OPINION

Dogs are incredible – if unlikely – allies in conservation

Guardian dogs protect vulnerable species from predators, while sniffer dogs locate targets of interest using their powerful sense of smell.

OPINION

3 ways to soften the blow of cost-of-living crisis

While rising interest rates might make your mortgage climb, it also means high interest on your savings.

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What do teachers do in the school holidays?

They will tell you teaching is a rewarding job, but that teachers are stressed and overworked.

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

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