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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

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AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

The big question for Budget 2026

In 2025, India mastered economic stability, but the transition from a US$ 4 trillion to a US$ 5 trillion economy will not be determined by how well risks are contained. (more…)

Forget band-aids, this economy needs genuine reform

Australia heads towards the 2025 election a little too relaxed about what’s required to drive our economy. The challenges ahead mean it needs genuine reform.

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Affordable testing can be the next hope for cancer patients

Duty exemptions will support better patient outcomes and encourage the integration of advanced medical technologies into the Indian healthcare landscape.

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Where is Australia’s drug-fighting money going?

Australia’s drug budget heavily focuses on law enforcement over harm reduction and prevention, underscoring the need for more balanced, effective spending.

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Malaysia’s elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

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Confronting ageing: the talk Australia has to have

Australian society will be reshaped as its population ages, it needs to have some confronting conversations about ageing and how it pays the inevitable cost.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

The big question for Budget 2026

Forget band-aids, this economy needs genuine reform

Affordable testing can be the next hope for cancer patients

Where is Australia’s drug-fighting money going?

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Confronting ageing: the talk Australia has to have

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