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Walking for Gaza, calling for peace

  Social cohesion in Australia has been under strain in the past few years. While we may celebrate our success as a multicultural nation where...

The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

  Promos are out, and the buzz is palpable, after 25 years Indian television classic, Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, starring actor-turned politician Smriti Z...

Funding reform, fractured right: It’s time for a Teal Party

  The Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL roared as Anthony Albanese christened a new era of Australian politics. He opened with a proud Acknowledgement of Country and...

India wins the battle against Pakistan, but loses the narrative

India public relations Just about a month ago, Pakistan’s federal cabinet formally elevated General Asim Munir—the current Army Chief, to the five-star rank of Field...

Strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt global energy: Implications for Australia

  The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war. The...

What We Were Liars teaches us about modern racism hits hard

  At first glance, We Were Liars might seem like just another moody, coming-of-age mystery draped in wealth, trauma, and seaside tragedy. But beneath the...

When small men cast long shadows

  In a political spectacle more self-aggrandizing than substantive, the conflict between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over drugs, Epstein, and fiscal policy has...

Harvard at a crossroads: Navigating ideology and governmental power

  In recent months, a fierce battle over the soul of American higher education has played out between several prestigious US institutions and the Trump...

Rare earths and realpolitik

  In an era defined by digital innovation and geopolitical rivalry, rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as linchpins of global power. From smartphones and...

Albanese: Beyond the giant slayer moment

  The 2025 election platforms from both Labor and Liberal Party were underwhelming and lacked long-term vision. Familiar talking points were repeated on housing, healthcare, and...

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