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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.

Female voters are a growing force and the parties know it

India’s politicians recognise the growing influence of women at the ballot box but their schemes to win their votes come with risks.

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Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

The presidential contenders are playing up their commitment to fighting an old problem — but with few new details.

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Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

App-based rideshare and delivery work is exploding across southeast Asia and offers plenty of flexibility but has numerous downsides.

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How gig workers are lured into debt

Easy to access loans designed for gig workers are almost impossible to refuse. But there’s nearly always a catch.

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Workers lose as laws can’t keep pace with rideshare apps

Gig platforms have mushroomed in Indonesia in the past decade. But regulations have lagged and it’s the workers who pay.

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Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

New data about the mental health of young people raises red flags about cost-of-living pressures – and offers a glimpse at a better approach.

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Domino effect: Can state elections upset the Modi machine in 2024?

India’s state elections don’t usually foretell national polls, but this time around, many will be looking for signs of a winning strategy.

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It’s time to move beyond the welfare state to the wellbeing state

Developed economies have largely tackled poverty, disease, ignorance, hygiene and idleness. It’s time for a new approach.

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Families in homes a step toward a better economy

A growing economy does not always mean a nation is doing well. Measuring wellbeing, and implementing policies to address that, fills that gap.

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The way to get an economy that benefits everyone

A transition to an economy that benefits everyone and the planet is not easy, but it can happen.

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Danger of poor housing in remote communities

People in remote communities have survived thousands of years of weather extremes but need proper housing and clean energy for climate change resilience.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

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Candidates sing the same old anti-corruption song

Surviving the pitfalls of gig work

How gig workers are lured into debt

Workers lose as laws can’t keep pace with rideshare apps

Why pessimism has taken hold of Australia’s youth

Domino effect: Can state elections upset the Modi machine in 2024?

Danger of poor housing in remote communities

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