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What we know about Australian universities cutting ties with Confucius Institutes
Six Australian universities have closed the Confucius Institutes on their campuses. Experts say this is not surprising as there have…
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In a world of conflict, Ramadan’s message of mercy is a poignant reminder
An unusual congregation gathered in a mosque in Logan, south of Brisbane, on Sunday, March 23. More than 400 strong,…
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‘My life expectancy is short’: America’s most vulnerable – in pictures
Asher, Graffiti Artist, Skid Row, Los Angeles, 2024 Asher: ‘I’ve lived on Skid Row, slept on the floor, and it…
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How the COVID pandemic has (or hasn’t) been represented in culture
It’s been five years since COVID-19 started to sweep the globe, sparking lockdowns, infecting communities and claiming millions of lives. …
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Seeing stars: meet the amateur astronomers – in pictures
They may stare into space from shonky-looking booths, but these citizen scientists have helped discover comets, dangerous asteroids and more…
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Korean books’ ‘quirkiness and subtle darkness’ captivate Australians
After Jurassic Park was released in the early 90s, South Korea’s then-president Kim Young-sam was shocked to learn the Hollywood…
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World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winners revealed – in pictures
The World Sports Photography Awards are the only global awards for sport photography and are designed to recognise and celebrate…
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Fight for the spotlight! Portrait of Britain winners – in pictures
From Black equestrians to wild swimmers and a giant onion, these photographs were selected by judges as representing the resilience,…
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Australians ring in the New Year – in pictures
Millions of New Year’s Eve partygoers lined the shores of Sydney harbour, Melbourne’s Yarra River, Newcastle harbour and anywhere they…
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How a Brisbane Roar legend became Sri Lanka’s newest goalscorer
With almost 50 FIFA rankings separating the two sides, Sri Lanka’s 1-0 defeat of Yemen was world football’s biggest upset…
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