It’s Right to say a decency deficit is poisoning democracy
Political dysfunction is not a βboth sidesβ problem; it is the result of a right-wing culture that has currently abandoned decency and democratic norms, read…
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Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability
History suggests that without legal and moral accountability, reconciliation and durable peace will remain elusive.
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Newspaper space for political cartoons is shrinking β but we need these artists as much as ever
The cartooning industry is still struggling to adapt to the 21st century media business model.
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How do instant heat packs work? A chemist explains
From slowly rusting iron to quick crystals, heat packs and hand warmers use simple but clever chemistry to keep you toasty.
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Some speed-reading apps make big claims. But how fast can humans actually read?
A plethora of apps, videos and books say we have the capacity to read at breakneck speed. The science says something different.
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Feral cats likely kill far more Australian native animals than we thought: first DNA analysis
We cannot fence the whole of Australia. Therefore, we need to know which species are most at risk from cats.
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Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains whatβs happening with Alan Jonesβ trial
The trial of the former shock jock on indecent assault and sexual touching charges is taking place without a jury and in a closed court.…
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Australia has long relied on volunteers and wildlife carers. As bird flu spreads, they will need support
Volunteers have been a mainstay of conservation in Australia. As bird flu spreads, they must be supported β and kept safe.
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Ariana Grandeβs appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern
Thereβs an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Hereβs why this matters.
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View from The Hill: Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets
Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering, 43, who will run for the seat…
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Labor faces growing challenge on migration target
The Albanese Government has reduced net migration sharply, but further reforms will be needed if it is to meet its promised target by 2027-28. read…
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βI can be myself moreβ: what students told us about pride groups in schools
LGBTQIA+ support groups often help students feel safe and included at school. But they can be difficult to set up and sustain.
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Clinicians are using AI scribes, but what happens to your medical data?
Thereβs little transparency about who has access to deeply personal medical data or how companies handle it.
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Can you really buy friendship? Behind the rise of paid social clubs
Paid social clubs promise connection with new people, with a lot of the complicated legwork handled. But hereβs why theyβre unlikely to fix our loneliness…
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Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money
If we do pay our kids for their chores, do we risk creating kids who care more about money than doing good deeds for their…
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The debate Australia’s two-party system won’t allow
Australia's adversarial two-party system is stifling democratic reform, making the case for proportional representation stronger than ever. read now...
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Tony Abbott's efforts to downplay the NSW ICAC scandal counter his own record of reforming his party when in power β and reflect exactly the…
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Australia dominated as usual, but were the new-look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?
Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work?
Read full article βThe Snoop: Daily Telegraph finds the real housing crisis, the Little Orange Book of Hanson, and more
Plus: Who's behind Build Australia, the shiny new campaign flooding your feed? The post The Snoop: Daily Telegraph finds the real housing crisis, the Little…
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Meg Masonβs novel about a sad, divorcing festival worker asks: can books save your life?
International hit Sorrow and Bliss is a tough act to follow. Sophie, Standing There, a book-loving novel about loss, is less funny β but has…
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