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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

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

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.

Navigating corporate accountability in Trump’s second stint

Will the Donald Trump-Elon Musk dalliance lead to an end to corporate accountability in a growing world of oligopolists?

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Getting Australian cities back to health

Australia drifted away from the Healthy Cities movement it helped start. It can still get back on track.

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How ASEAN’s cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

As cybersecurity threats rise across Southeast Asia, new ASEAN initiatives target scam prevention, infrastructure security, and economic and social stability.

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All you need to know about community batteries

Mid-scale ‘community batteries’ have attracted growing investment over the last couple of years. So what are they — and why are they generating so much buzz?

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How social media is pushing vapes on young Indians

E-cigarette companies are exploiting social media platforms and websites to recruit young customers by misleading them into nicotine addiction.

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A Marxist is Sri Lanka’s new leader. So, what now?

The island nation’s new president Aruna Kumara Dissanayake could pose geopolitical challenges for India.

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Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

Indonesia’s military has expanded under Jokowi’s policies, prioritising personnel over modernisation, affecting maritime defence capabilities.

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Banning reformist parties won’t stop move for change

Things may get worse after Thailand’s Move Forward Party dissolution but they vow to fight on.

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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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How to make Australia’s FOI system less secretive

The culture surrounding FOI in Australia is secretive, new research finds. It’s clear what could be done to create a more accountable governance environment.

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The new reality of dealing with a China in decline

China’s rapid rise is slowing down, prompting strategic shifts that could have ripple effects for the entire geopolitical order.

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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

Navigating corporate accountability in Trump’s second stint

Getting Australian cities back to health

How ASEAN’s cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

All you need to know about community batteries

A Marxist is Sri Lanka’s new leader. So, what now?

Many militaries are ‘shrinking’, why not Indonesia’s?

Banning reformist parties won’t stop move for change

Where is Australia’s drug-fighting money going?

How to make Australia’s FOI system less secretive

The new reality of dealing with a China in decline

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