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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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India’s new government faces job creation challenge

The election results have proven that “Modi’s guarantee” is no longer enough. The people of India want stronger policies on employment and agriculture.

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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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Beyond curry, cricket and Commonwealth

A convergence of their economic and strategic interests has the potential to take the Australia-India relationship to the next level.

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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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Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

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If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Economics has good news for workers fearing joblessness due to the rise of AI – only labour consumes, and the value of consuming populations is growing.

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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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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

India’s new government faces job creation challenge

China’s changing fortunes

Beyond curry, cricket and Commonwealth

Will India’s vote reshape ties with Malaysia?

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Governments need to hit the right note with megastar concerts

ASEAN: Everyone needs good neighbours

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