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“Nearly a decade ago, I was pregnant with my first when I was warned of the long waiting lists in metro Melbourne. In the end, that didn’t matter. We didn’t choose childcare, so much as childcare chose us.” trib.al/E1h2h2U

Former member for Indi Cathy McGowan on the attack on Helen Haines, and how independents like her offer a better, more representative, politics. trib.al/HAmfvPo

“This is France, we’re always breaking shops and public buildings,” a French barista tells me. “It’s not that unusual. But there is a code.” Rick Morton reports from the Paris protests: trib.al/gfNS9R1

“Even if you're an international student, if you're saying anything against the government or anyone, they're just going to come for you.” trib.al/fbT0cnm

The difference in northern Spain’s culture is reflected in the cuisine – cheeses, skewers and seafood best sampled on a Basque-style pub crawl. trib.al/XIIt86r

Fiction: With the passing of each year the variety of faces seems to increase. More colour, more ethnicity. It is a good thing, he believes, but still. His story must sound silly to a child whose parents immigrated from Eritrea. trib.al/M6DQGUB

"Democracy is in danger," says one Indian Australian. "The game is totally under control by Modi." trib.al/0pfgAaW

Alongside his TV show’s executive producer Nathan Fielder, John Wilson is attuned to a world that has gone beyond the point of absurdity. trib.al/M2yN2Zv

“Capturing and measuring shifts in public opinion isn’t always easy,” writes DemosAU’s Evan Schwarten. “That’s the nature of polling – even those with the best track records will have their misses.” trib.al/B25uMl8

“Non-government schools receive billions of dollars in public funding every year. Australians are entitled to expect that public money doesn’t pay for discrimination that would be illegal anywhere else.” | Allegra Spender trib.al/CjqtCaZ

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is considered “this kind of island of stability and opportunity in a sea of uncertainty and risk”, citing Australia’s debt levels, which, though historically high, are low relative to other economies. trib.al/NQRazk7

Multiple sources from inside the church have contacted the committee to detail how the Brethren was given access to Liberal campaign resources, such as the party’s phonebank database, to make thousands of calls on behalf of Liberal candidates. trib.al/BjFTMaA

Some people at a gathering of Indian expatriates accused the Australian government of double standards, and criticised what felt like a “staged performance” between Anthony Albanese and Modi during the Indian leader’s visit this year. trib.al/2j38cjx

“For most people, announcing their engagement means congratulations. For me it meant getting fired.” Why are Australia's religious schools legally able to sack a teacher or expel a student simply for being gay, transgender, divorced or pregnant? trib.al/DuKQYJm

“Pollsters and media outlets play a similar role in society: both shine a light on how society perceives itself and the world,” writes Evan Schwarten. “It’s a highly privileged position, and it comes with a responsibility.” trib.al/dyky6l1

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