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Gazans pay price for Hamas’ terrorism as Israel orders evacuation

War has become the raison d’etre of modern times, underlining our deceptive story of progress and development.

Understanding a failed relationship: Australia and Melanesia

This liberal triumphalism led to the US withdrawing from the Pacific Islands and delegating Australia the task of the invigilator in the region in the early 1990s.

Why and how has China released detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei?

In August 2020, she was arrested and has been held since largely without access to Australian consular services

Fiji Day: Reminiscing the birth of a new nation

Fijians commemorate Independence Day with a spirit of patriotism that unites the nation and reflects the progress of the rich cultural nation.

Visa exploitation review urges tougher penalties and a ban on some temporary migrants, Would this solve the problem?

Nixon review called for strengthening the powers with financial penalties to address misconduct by registered migration agents.

Why it feels so bad to lose iconic trees

Individual trees can become important to us for many reasons.

Where has the Rāga of our life gone?

Achievements have no end, it is an endless, and at times, vicious cycle of accumulation.

How to help your memory when preparing for exams

If students understand how memory works, they can prioritise effective study habits.

Aiming for sustainable economic development in the midst of growing uncertainties

By Biman Prasad It’s great to be here today amongst you all. I take this opportunity to thank the Asian Development Bank, the ADB-Asian...

The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions

The scope of the A$600 million disability royal commission included school, work, housing, hospitals and the criminal justice system.

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Would you pay $27 to stop Pauline Hanson’s One Nation or $29 to fire Albanese’s Labor?

Hanson has described Labor’s donation campaign as “absolutely disgusting” and questioned why the Prime Minister was asking ordinary Australians to give money

Australian and Pacific leaders celebrate Modi’s record tenure, praising India’s rise as the world’s third superpower

From 26 May 2014 to 10 June 2026, PM Modi has served 4,399 consecutive days in office, overtaking Nehru’s 4,398 days as India’s first elected Prime Minister, who held office from 1952 to 1964.

Comedian Jasky Singh banned by ScanTek, locked out of venues across Western Australia

“I showed my ID and the woman at the door looked so surprised that I was even trying to get in”
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