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Australian writer Inez Baranay explores Halide Edib’s India in new novel ‘Soul Climate’

In Soul Climate, Baranay’s narrator peruses that memoir and other writings, wondering what else Halide might have seen, remembered, or reflected upon.

Australia and India launch new sports collaboration blueprint at global summit

The two countries already share strong sporting ties, especially in cricket and hockey, and have used major tours and series as high-profile platforms for the relationship.

Australia seizes global climate leadership as it takes charge of COP31 negotiations

PM Albanese said Australia was “proud to work with Türkiye, a country with whom we share a long history”, to deliver a COP that elevates the Pacific’s voice.

How Albanese swept a fractured nation as Dutton hit rock-bottom in record poll plunge

The AES shows Anthony Albanese significantly outperformed Peter Dutton on every leadership attribute measured, from trust and competence to compassion.

AFP chief to push global crackdown on illicit tobacco and hate groups at INTERPOL summit

Barrett warned that Australia’s ongoing demand for illicit commodities — even amid cost-of-living pressures — was placing “significant pressure in our suburbs” and driving organised crime to use Pacific transit routes.

Prof. Sushil Kumar and Bibhya Sharma appointed as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Both have played central roles in mentoring emerging scientists, leading collaborative regional projects, and driving research that supports sustainable development

“Every click is monitored”: Finance workers report growing AI-linked surveillance

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.

A deeper understanding of Sikhism through the eyes of Australian students

Their warmth made us feel at home, reflecting the deep significance of equality, community, and service, which form the core of Sikhism.

From Greek feasts to Cake Picnic: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival returns with 200 events

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Machine reading boost set to cut thousands of unnecessary breast cancer call-backs

Since its rollout, the technology has analysed more than 19,000 images and helped detect over 130 cancers.

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women underemployed as Australia’s skills recognition system flagged as broken

The report estimates that fully utilising their skills could deliver an immediate boost to national productivity and ease critical labour shortages.

Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.
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