Not just cigarettes and alcohol: why the βOasis indexβ and others like it offer real economic insights
For decades, economists have used everything from lipstick to underpants to work out how people really feel about spending money.
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The World Cup was meant to be carbon-neutral. FIFA hasnβt released the figures, so we built a computer model to check
The bid committee for the 2026 World Cup aimed for a carbon neutral event. Green groups predicted an environmental disaster. Who was right?
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Bennelong in London is an inquisitive play that will make you rethink the past as you know it
The new play by award-winning playwright Jane Harrrison examines who has the authority to tell Aboriginal stories, and how they should be told.
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Without a Royal Commission, we wonβt know the scale of the corruption in Victoriaβs Big Build
The $100 billion suite of infrastructure projects has been infiltrated by organised crime. It canβt keep being swept under the rug.
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The Origin Energy breach has been unusual β but there are ways to better protect your data
With rapid advances in AI, scammers have access to more sophisticated tools, including fake documents and more personalised targeting.
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The βunsexyβ, low-tech fix that will reduce brain injuries in sport
With growing evidence about concussion, repetitive head impacts and long-term brain disease, have we had our heads in the sand when it comes to the…
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Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when theyβve missed out
As a parent, it can be painful to witness our childβs struggles after rejection. But there are ways to help them process the setback.
Read full article βIf Labor wants to sock it to One Nation, introduce a gas tax. Ignoring it isnβt brave β itβs stupid
Hopes of enshrining a gas tax in Laborβs platform were dashed on Thursday, as the party β and its once rebellious leader β kept a…
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A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
No huge stadium spectacle, no royal fanfare β yet Glasgowβs opening ceremony made a big statement.
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Plus: Kyle Sandilands has a new leading lady. The post The Snoop: Laborβs rich-lister row deepens, Defence prepares its defence, and more appeared first on…
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Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?
New laws will give ministers control of previously independent regulatory bodies in education and health, potentially undermining their public advocacy roles.
Read full article βModi packed a Melbourne stadium. Days later, Indiaβs βcockroachesβ filled the streets
The illusion of Indian political contentment, projected into Australia with the help of Anthony Albanese, is handy. Tricky that it's a long way from reality.…
Read full article βLike it or not, this is Nolanβs Odyssey, not Homerβs
Christopher Nolan has created a tactile, immersive and slightly sanitised telling of The Odyssey for a modern audience. These choices will inevitably annoy some viewers.…
Read full article βMaster Barnaby, after all Iβve done for youβ¦
How could you? The post Master Barnaby, after all Iβve done for youβ¦ appeared first on Crikey.
Read full article βBillions more for AUKUS shipyard but government keen to keep lid on debate
Adelaide's Osborne shipyard has been given an extra $4.6 billion, but don't expect the AUKUS spend to receive too much discussion at Labor conference. Meanwhile,…
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How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives?
Younger teens typically experience a dip in school engagement. Electives can help them stay excited about learning.
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Why a face full of poo can be your babyβs best start in life
Researchers are getting to the bottom of how poo helps newborn babies. It might sound gross, but hereβs the science.
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Friday essay: can rewilding offer us a brighter, greener future?
In a time of eco-grief, rewilding projects around the world β from reseeding giant kelp to letting farms return to their natural state β offer…
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Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons
Australian scientists are exploring ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere β using our oceans.
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AI companies are trying to escape the screen. Appleβs lawsuit against OpenAI shows how hard it will be
A tiny glowing keyboard may be a harbinger of a much bigger shift in how we interact with AI.
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