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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Walking our way towards more sustainable cities

By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.

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Moving the world towards cleaner transport

Addressing the carbon footprint of transport is critical to achieving the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

While it has made progress in some areas, Malaysia’s daily waste generation rate is way above the global average.

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China’s changing fortunes

Rumours of China’s demise come and go, but how it responds to the current crisis will have far-ranging consequences.

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Will India’s vote reshape ties with Malaysia?

Deep historical and economic ties fuel India-Malaysia cooperation as they navigate the evolving Indo-Pacific landscape.

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Governments need to hit the right note with megastar concerts

Concerts by acts like Taylor Swift and Coldplay can boost local economies raising questions over how authorities help pay.

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ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

Looking ahead to next 50 years of the ASEAN-Australia partnership.

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AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity

Developing nations have a real opportunity to cash in on knowledge-based work which allows flexibility.

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Work is changing so fast can employers keep up?

COVID changed the way we work. It also changed the way employees see their work. It could have huge implications.

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Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

Preparing to cope with the worst impacts of climate change is essential. But those who most need to build climate resilience can’t afford to invest in it.

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Think bushfires don’t discriminate? They do, and this is who suffers most

Bushfires hit hardest in the most disadvantaged areas – where residents can least afford to ‘bushfire-proof’ their homes

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Walking our way towards more sustainable cities

Moving the world towards cleaner transport

Malaysia battles to avoid waste knot’s chokehold

China’s changing fortunes

Will India’s vote reshape ties with Malaysia?

Governments need to hit the right note with megastar concerts

ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

AI and the gig economy deliver an opportunity

Work is changing so fast can employers keep up?

Poor countries can’t afford to climate-proof – but can’t afford not to

Think bushfires don’t discriminate? They do, and this is who suffers most

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