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Culture / 1 week ago

Japanese, Italian, and Chinese lead as Australia’s top school languages

From Tokyo to Milan, classrooms across Australia reflect the country’s global connections. A newly-released infographic reveals that in several states and territories, the top three languages taught in schools are as diverse as the country itself, led by Japanese, Chinese, Italian, German and Spanish. For example, in Queensland the top trio includes Japanese, German and Chinese, while in Western Australia it’s Italian, Indonesian and Japanese. In Victoria, Italian leads the way, with Indonesian and French close behind. These patterns underscore how the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority language courses mesh with migration, trade and community language trends.

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Politics / 2 weeks ago

The story behind ASEAN’s growing membership

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) began in 1967 with five founding members: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. These nations came together with a simple but powerful goal to build peace, stability, and economic growth in a region that had seen its share of conflict.

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World / 7 weeks ago

Kindness across the world: How quick is your country to help a stranger?

What does it say about a society if people are willing to help a stranger? A new map, drawn from the World Happiness Report 2025, visualises exactly how likely citizens across countries are to help someone they don’t know. The picture is telling some regions glow in green (very likely), others linger in pale yellows, and some turn red (very unlikely).

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Culture / 10 weeks ago

The longest cruises in 2026: Epic voyages that will redefine global travel

The cruise industry is pushing boundaries in 2026 with voyages that are longer, more ambitious, and more immersive than ever before. At the forefront is Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, a journey so extensive it has been described as “the cruise of all cruises.” Spanning 274 nights, it circles the globe across seven continents, 65 countries, and more than 150 ports, including 11 world wonders.

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Environment / 33 weeks ago

The top 5 happiest countries in the world in 2025

The 2025 World Happiness Report has been released and once again, it highlights the nations where people enjoy the highest levels of life satisfaction and well-being. The rankings are based on key factors such as GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. Despite global challenges, some countries continue to lead the way in fostering environments that support happiness, community, and balance. Here’s a look at the top 10 happiest countries in the world in 2025:

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Environment / 1 year ago

Top ten happiest cities in the world

Every year, the Happy City Index evaluates cities worldwide to determine which ones offer the highest quality of life and overall happiness for their residents. The 2024 edition of the index highlights cities that excel in various aspects such as community, environment, and personal well-being.

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