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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.

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.

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. 

‘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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

What do teachers do in the school holidays?

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

Relax – having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won’t wreck your child’s sleep routine

Regular sleep patterns are important for good sleep. But children and their families often stay with relatives or in holiday accommodation around this time of year.

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Victorian couple’s $712K cash mystery ends as AFP secures forfeiture order in money laundering case

Police allege the cash was concealed across multiple bags belonging to a family travelling together. Investigators identified a 35-year-old Victorian woman as being linked to the hidden funds.

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vikas Rambal’s Perdaman at centre of Australia’s biggest refinery push in six decades

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