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Do we need to change the way universities assess students?

We know ChatGPT can write material that is good enough to pass exams.

Did you know Indigenous burning helped suppress bushfires 10,000 years ago?

Indigenous cultural burning involves applying frequent, small and low-intensity or “cool” fires to clean out grasses and undergrowth.

The beginning of the end for PNG press freedom?

The Papua New Guinean (PNG) government’s new media legislation proposed in March is drawing a comparison with Fiji’s punitive media act.

Should I put more money into my super?

The basic idea behind super is you set aside a portion of your pay over your working life, so you can build up a nest egg to see you through your retirement years.

New Research shows healthy black-throated finch populations at the Carmichael mine

“Queenslanders can be confident we are mining in a way that is responsible and protects the environment so we can continue to create local jobs and business opportunities for generations.”

How Australia can redefine its critical minerals approach with India’s partnership

With the strategy in place, and the capital to support it, it’s now about optimising the implementation phase.

May budget to boost cultural and historical institutions with $535m four-year injection

“Putting a productivity efficiency component into any funding I think is a responsible part of government and making sure we keep the budget on a sustainable footing.”

How I got my daughter to love India and stay close to her roots

What if she turned out like one of the culturally disconnected Indian kids who knew nothing about India, did not speak any Indian language, and did not derive any inspiration from India?

Arrest of Donald Trump: A Dark Day in American Democracy

Only through a commitment to democratic values, institutions, and accountability can the United States uphold the ideals of a truly democratic nation.

Are you okay with robots performing Hindu rituals?

The recent use of AI and robotics in religious practice is leading to concerns among Hindus and Buddhists about the kind of future to which automation could lead.

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Community mourns Aidan Becker, “quiet hero” security guard, killed protecting schoolboy from armed teens

Aidan Becker, an off-duty security guard, died on Friday evening after police allege he intervened when four teenagers attempted to rob the schoolboy just before 6pm at Mernda Railway Station, in Melbourne’s outer north.

Want cheaper petrol? Here’s how to find it as prices can drop, but not rise, for 24 hours

Daily cap rules can attract fines of more than $3,000 per offence, with higher penalties above $24,000 available if matters proceed to court.

Bells and blue flags: Balen Shah’s RSP surges towards power in Nepal election after youth revolution

Shah delivered the election’s most symbolic upset in Jhapa-5, defeating four-time former prime minister KP Sharma Oli by a record margin.
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