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There’s a new push to teach Australian students about civics. Here are 6 ways to do it well

Every three years since 2004, a national sample of Year 6 and Year 10 students are assessed on their civics knowledge, skills and attitudes through a national test.

Australia bans foreign investors from buying established homes

The government says this temporary ban is a “minor but meaningful” step in its $32 billion Homes for Australia plan, which focuses on boosting housing supply and making home ownership more accessible.

Musk’s DOGE scraps $21M ‘voter turnout’ funding for India, calls it a ‘deep state slush fund’

The slashed projects also include: $29 million for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" and $20 million for "fiscal federalism" in Nepal.

78-year-old man fined for indecent act on Sydney-to-Gold Coast flight

A female passenger reported the incident to the AFP after landing at Gold Coast Airport, alleging the man seated beside her had touched her leg multiple times without consent.

An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker

At a depth of about 5,000 metres, the abyssal zone of the Pacific Ocean has never seen light, yet something does still grow there.

Trump resets ties with Modi, but Albanese struggles to find favour in Washington

Clearly, the success of the Modi-Trump meeting points to India’s rising role in the Indo-Pacific!

Shellharbour child and family precinct secures funding boost

This initiative aims to create a central hub offering early childhood, health, education, and family support services in one accessible location.

Fiji and ACT deepen ties through trade, investment, and rugby showdown

Prof. Prasad assured the delegation that Fiji remains committed to strengthening economic relations and attracting foreign direct investment.

How fraudsters are targeting Australians online with the ‘Rom-con’ scam

The script, used to lure Australians via online dating apps, lays out a calculated approach to building fake relationships.

Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts extremely dangerous sustained winds of around 205 kilometers an hour and wind gusts higher still, at 290km/h.

Must-read

Preet Singh elected Mayor of Wyndham City Council breaking leadership deadlock

Cr Hill’s election as deputy mayor also adds a familiar figure to Wyndham’s top leadership team.

Food-tech Saveful enters India, taking Australian innovation to one of the world’s biggest food markets

Platform is designed to help households and businesses get more value from ingredients by combining smart technology, behavioural insights and culinary ideas to reduce waste

Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected leader, surpassing 24-year record

His tenure has been marked by a focus on welfare delivery, infrastructure expansion, economic growth, and international visibility.
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