Hansonβs βincendiaryβ Press Club address condemned
The press gallery only want to write about one thing this morning, the backlash to One Nation leader Pauline Hansonβs Press Club address. Meanwhile, we…
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What does it mean to be βWasianβ β and is it OK to celebrate it?
Drawn from the words white and Asian, many use the term to celebrate shared experiences. But the label raises questions about valuing proximity to whiteness.
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Australia risks losing its βcorporate brainβ if more high-value jobs keep being sent offshore
The effects wonβt be immediately visible. But many of these jobs are entry points for young graduates and early-career professionals: our future business leaders.
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Is βbaby brainβ real? A neuroscientist explains
The fog new parents feel is real. But is it just sleep deprivation or is more going on?
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The US government can shut off access to AI at will. What does this mean for Australia?
The risks of depending on US-based AI models are becoming clear.
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The weather bureau has just declared an El NiΓ±o. What could this mean for Australia?
Past El NiΓ±o events have coincided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.
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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. Whatβs the fine print?
The federal government has set aside $3.6 billion over the next two years for early educator pay. But what happens after that is not yet…
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The over-50s are most likely to overdose. Hereβs how older people use drugs
For the first time, people aged 50β59 years make up the highest proportion of unintentional drug overdose deaths. But these arenβt just from illicit drugs.
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US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again⦠slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and βlet the oil flowβ. But itβs not that straightforward.
Read full article βTax reform has winners and losers. Business makes an ugly loser
For all the talk about investment and risk, at the end of the day, this is simply about paying less tax β I know it,…
Read full article βAs interest rates stick and inflation drags on, we need to be honest: Australians are not on the same page
Despite overarching statements about Australians' economic experience, growth rate and consumer spending, the reality is that Melbourne is from Mars, and Perth is from Venus.…
Read full article βShould One Nation and the Coalition strike a deal to win office?
There are huge risks for both parties. The Coalition could further erode its support by signalling that One Nation is a viable choice, and Pauline…
Read full article βJob cuts, takeovers and mergers canβt fix the mess that is Australian TV
From job cuts at Seven, to the Murdoch's streamer acquisition, to Nine offloading regional station assets, it's clear Australian TV is circling the drain. The…
Read full article βThe real regime change: How the Iran war has forever changed the Persian Gulf and US relations
Donald Trump wanted regime change. Well, he got it: Iran is now a more militarised, securitised state that sees its own society as the enemy,…
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800 visits to a suburban park: inside an epic 40-year birdwatching quest
Long-term studies by citizen scientists help us understand changes in nature
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Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea β and the problem will last a long time
An underwater eruption has spread vast βraftsβ of pumice through the Bismarck Sea, hampering marine travel and wreaking uncertain long-term consequences.
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Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked β itβs a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
Who was the βrealβ Robin Hood β community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales in pubs have…
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What is education for? Why new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson is topping the charts
The popular new show is resonating deeply beyond borders for its exploration of the challenges of modern schooling.
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βEvery day I think about moneyβ: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
Getting into uni isnβt the only challenge. Students also need to be able to afford to stay.
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Centrism and the illusion of independent thought
Many self-described centrists see themselves as independent thinkers, but their political views often reflect the assumptions and narratives of the media they consume. read now...
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