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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.

Why Australian students need to learn about Southeast Asia – and its languages

Australia is keen to engage with its nearest neighbours in Southeast Asia, but is backsliding on learning the region’s languages.

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Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

In a world over saturated with voices, anger offers a way of finally being heard, but is emotion overriding our will to fix the world’s problems?

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Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

After enduring the worst economic crisis of 2023, Pakistan’s next election should be focused on repair and reform. What’s happening is more like musical chairs.

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How to even-up the climate change playing field

As climate change grows increasingly deadly, every country needs to build climate resilience. But that can be costly — and poor countries can’t cover the bill.

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Three Australian policy experiments to reshape the future

Pessimism about our ability to address the issues that face humanity is understandable, but there are many signs we’re making progress across multiple pathways.

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How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

With five Indian states having elections, a new index helps try to understand how pre-existing economic conditions influence people when voting.

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The future of transport is electric

Countries need to get the policy mix right to encourage the switch to electric vehicles.

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Giving transport the spark it needs

Making the switch to more electric vehicles on our roads is a key part of decarbonising transport and reaching net zero emissions.

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Reading the Xi leaves: Biden meeting good for everyone

If the two leaders meet during the APEC summit, the region will be reassured that the rivalry between the two superpowers is being checked.

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Climate solutions are already in our nature

From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts.

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The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?

What are the roadblocks to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? And how can the pace of the SDGs gather momentum to meet the 2030 targets?

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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?

Why Australian students need to learn about Southeast Asia – and its languages

Who listens when young people rage against the machine?

Electoral musical chairs makes a mockery of democracy

How to even-up the climate change playing field

Three Australian policy experiments to reshape the future

How do the five states going to the polls stack up economically?

The future of transport is electric

Giving transport the spark it needs

Reading the Xi leaves: Biden meeting good for everyone

Climate solutions are already in our nature

The SDGs can save us, but can we save the SDGs?

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