Cystic fibrosis doesnβt just affect the lungs. Itβs a gut disease too
When we think of cystic fibrosis, we might think of someone coughing, trying to clear mucus from their lungs. But thatβs not the whole story.
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What makes a star a star? A strange βin-betweenβ celestial object is testing astronomersβ boundaries
A βfailed starβ 1,350 light years away may hold clues about what makes other stars succeed.
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The school holidays donβt have to cost a fortune. Hereβs how to spend them well
School holidays mean family budgets are often stretched thin. But there are ways to rein in spending.
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Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?
As long as the debate stays politicised, anti-immigration sentiment will persist, and so will support for the parties that trade on it.
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The time is ripe for a universal basic income
A universal basic income frees people from the fear of falling into poverty, stabilises labour costs, and stimulates the economy. read now...
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Australia’s workforce crisis starts with unpaid placement
Australia says it desperately needs teachers, nurses, social workers and care professionals, yet still forces students in these fields to work unpaid placements while losing…
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Itβs not climate change β it’s climate reversal
We didnβt just change the climate; we put it in reverse βΒ and we are compressing that change into a human lifetime. read now...
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βNot fair and honestβ: KPMG and other audit firms finally face a reckoning β and a potential break-up
Even if tougher rules are brought in, Australiaβs corporate watchdog will need far more resources to properly audit the auditors.
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Darwin residents want answers on toxic gas emissions. The science shows their concerns are warranted
Giant gas companies are βhot ventingβ toxic gases known to be unsafe for humans at any concentration.
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The National Rental Affordability Scheme has ended. Whatβs next for those who relied on it?
In the end, this scheme did deliver on some of its key promises. But it is surprising governments havenβt taken note of its shortcomings and…
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This strange novel riffs on The Tempest, swapping its teen girl for a menopausal marine biologist
Kris Kneenβs Rite of Spring is a pulsing story that moves energetically across its terrain, delivering a sense of alien understanding.
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Running on a treadmill is easier than running outside. Does that matter?
For some people, running inside is mentally harder. Hereβs what you can do to make a treadmill more like running outside.
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Why does our mind wander? New study taps into the tricks of staying on task
If we do not have to control our attention, we might not.
Read full article βThe Snoop: David Speersβ ABC colleagues go all out, Vogueβs teenage dirtbags, and more
Plus: Does 'friendship' really need a label? Ask the University of Wollongong, at the centre of a NSW ICAC investigation. The post The Snoop: David…
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Labor gains in three further polls; Trumpβs ratings recover slightly
Three new federal polls since Monday produce a mixed bag of results for One Nation, but all good news for the government.
Read full article βThe Fox family succession saga, a media war, and a messy Murdoch history
Among all the drama at Linfox, the Murdoch papers β as they have throughout the business ventures of billionaire Lindsay Fox β have never been…
Read full article ββLegitimate criticismβ of Israel is fine, internal governments docs say. Itβs unclear what this means
Documents obtained by Crikey paint an ambiguous picture of what counts as antisemitic in the government's eyes, as it continues to apply a controversial definition.…
Read full article βWhat Liberal-types like Jason Falinski get wrong about the βtealsβ
The fact only two MPs have joined "Community Strong" shows the independents have agency. Perhaps Jason Falinski is mad that he never thought to use…
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Australia wants a βdigital duty of careβ. But how will we check what big tech is doing?
Just as important as creating a duty of care is knowing if itβs working.
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AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket β but is it safe?
Itβs easy to see why many use AI for their exercise programs: itβs fast, cheap and readily available. But there can be downsides.
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