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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.

American Ambassador’s Indian innings on a sticky wicket

The final 54-42 senate vote to confirm Garcetti’s nomination came as some Republican senators broke ranks.

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Fiji urged to block online pornography as authorities link explicit content to child sexual abuse

The proposal was raised during a recent community consultation in Nasoso, Nadi, where residents and police argued that stronger internet restrictions could help protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse within their own homes.

Premier Ben Carroll promises ‘exhaustive’ royal commission into corruption and violence across Victoria

He promised terms of reference broad enough to examine conduct across the entire construction system rather than focusing only on the Construction

Darwin woman charged after alleged misuse of government role to access millions in NDIS funds

Investigators allege the business received more than $28 million in National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funding since 2019, with around $18 million of those claims identified as potentially suspicious.
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