Australia
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The Aussie beach cabana drama
Row over using tents to reserve a spot on the sand has even drawn in the prime minister
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of compulsory voting
Pros and Cons Higher turnout minimises polarisation but critics point to the 'right not to vote'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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All about Zealandia, the Earth's potential 8th continent
The Explainer The secret continent went undiscovered for over 300 years
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Best of frenemies: the famous faces back-pedalling and grovelling to win round Donald Trump
The Explainer Politicians who previously criticised the president-elect are in an awkward position
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
Speed Read Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Social media ban: will Australia's new age-based rules actually work?
Talking Point PM Anthony Albanese's world-first proposal would bar children under 16 even if they have parental consent, but experts warn that plan would be ineffective and potentially exacerbate dangers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Where is the safest place in a nuclear attack?
In Depth From safest countries to the most secure parts of buildings, these are the spots that offer the most protection
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Australia-Asia Power Link
Under The Radar New electricity infrastructure will see solar power exported from Down Under to Singapore
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Saipan: the remote Pacific island that hosted Julian Assange
In the Spotlight Northern Mariana island known for 'sun, sand and snorkelling' plays an important, hidden geopolitical role
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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'Brain drain' fear as record numbers leave New Zealand
Under The Radar Neighbouring Australia is luring young workers with prospect of better jobs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Cocos Islands: a remote Indian Ocean paradise
The Week Recommends This tropical haven is far from a tourist hotspot but is 'truly idyllic'
By The Week UK Published
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Do youth curfews work?
Today's big question Banning unaccompanied children from towns and cities is popular with some voters but is contentious politically
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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5 ways to help the environment while on vacation
The Week Recommends An afternoon of planting trees could be the best part of your trip
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women
Speed Read Police commissioner says gender of victims is 'area of interest' to investigators
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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