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Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Can the global backlash against human rights be stopped?

Respect for human rights has declined over two decades. But despite a backlash against the international legal order, some players are driving positive change.

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting begins in Tonga with many big questions, ranging from the region’s banking crisis to New Caledonia’s unrest.

Americans now look to Harris for policies, not just promises of joy

In an election campaign that appears to be fuelled by vibes and buzzwords, what policies will fuel the Harris campaign after the DNC?

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China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Bendigo Bank, Westpac and ANZ are the latest three banks to begin their exit from the Pacific Islands. Here are the five key reasons why that’s happening.

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Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Supply of critical minerals is dominated by one country and other nations are moving to diversify their supply chains in response.

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Understand your energy bills — and avoid ‘bill shock’

With many Australians experiencing ‘power bill shock’, here are some practical ways to drive down power bills and stay warm this winter.

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Philanthropy can help Australia meet land protection targets

Australia aims to protect 30 percent of its landscapes by 2030. Harnessing the power of philanthropy through government fund-matching initiatives could help.

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Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs could be a boon for Australia

Moves by other countries to impose higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could benefit Australians shopping for a new car.

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Has China’s $1 trillion foreign investment paid off?

For decades, the Chinese economy has soared. This has allowed mass investment in projects worldwide, but the question remains if it was worth it.

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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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Not all Muslims anxious over continued BJP rule

There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Can the global backlash against human rights be stopped?

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

Americans now look to Harris for policies, not just promises of joy

China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Understand your energy bills — and avoid ‘bill shock’

Philanthropy can help Australia meet land protection targets

Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs could be a boon for Australia

Has China’s $1 trillion foreign investment paid off?

China’s changing fortunes

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