OPINION

China’s low-cost deal with Solomon Islands newspaper could bring large strategic benefit

Details of the deal caused a stir, especially the Solomon Star’s pledges to promote “China’s goodwill” and its role as the country’s “most generous and trusted development partner.”

OPINION

How can I tell if my child is ready to start school next year?

In Australia, primary and secondary school are compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16, however there are varying cut-off dates between states and territories.

OPINION

U.S. needs more reliable friends. India is a crucial one

To make a more just and equitable world, India and the US must get past their differences. They owe this to the world.

OPINION

Do universal moral values exist?

Moral realism is conventionally opposed to ethical relativism, which proposes that morality depends on the standards, norms and practices of particular times and places.

OPINION

The Intergenerational Report is far less scary than mainstream media headlines

This latest report finds that whereas there are now 3.7 Australians of such age for each of us aged 65 and over, by 2063 there will be 2.6.

OPINION

Are your children learning second language? They may have a memory advantage

Consistently having to access competing words from a large pool of candidates may have long-term cognitive consequences.

OPINION

Sexual harassment impacts Australian university staff

Research on workplace sexual harassment in Australia sheds light on university staff experiences of harassment and the inadequacy of responses.

OPINION

Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.

OPINION

Gender-based violence is a big concern in hospitality – and women bear the brunt of managing it

Enduring sexual harassment was described as a routine “part of the job” for young people, particularly women at work

OPINION

The Intergenerational Report: Slower ageing, but slower economic growth explained in 7 charts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers talked about the need for action now on multiple fronts, saying there would “never be a quiet time to think about the future”.

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IMMIGRATION

Do you speak Hindi or Punjabi? Victoria Police wants you for a specialised program

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IMMIGRATION

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.