Whatever the problem, social media is the culprit, apparently
Anthony Albanese has connected the attack on Helen Haines with the impact of social media, the focus of the digital duty of care bill his…
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Ruling out Opportunity only harms Luxonβs election chances, right? Itβs not that simple
Nationalβs repeated refusal to work with potential king-making party Opportunity might appear self-sabotaging β but thereβs a hidden logic at play.
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Plus, which former senator is struggling to get on the ballot in Victoria? The post The Snoop: Andrew Boltβs News24 revolt over BRS, Albo rewrites…
Read full article βEmma Cline is known for her troubled young women. In Switzy, she inhabits a man with dementia
Switzy is an impressive, surprising novel that tackles a big topic: assisted dying, and how we might meet our own cognitive decline.
Read full article βHughesy, Karl and co: what happens when celebrities turn political?
Celebrities may not directly sway peopleβs votes but they do shape conversations in the media. That is a significant form of political power.
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The success of the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme relies on consistent enforcement and tangible benefits for Australian consumers.
Read full article βFrench riots are threatening Western civilisation! Wait, Iβm being passed a noteβ¦
Pauline Hanson was quick to blame the French riots on migrants who "reject Western values". But with cost of living the protest's raison d'Γͺtre, it…
Read full article βJournalism Ltd wrote an op-ed about whoβs to blame before Helen Haines was even attacked
Before the facts are established, an opinion column can add to the problem by elevating an alleged attacker into the embodiment of an entire political…
Read full article βThe Bundists opposed nationalism dictating Jewish identity. The same battles are being fought today
The history of the Jewish Labour Bund, a movement that fought antisemitism, fascism and Zionism, is brought vividly to life in Molly Crabapple's book 'Here…
Read full article βRelocating for a temporary work assignment in Australia: What to pack and how to settle in
A temporary work assignment can be one of the best ways to experience a new Australian city without committing to a permanent move. read now...
▶️ Watch →Helen Haines and the climate of hate: Bad apples or orange by-products?
As we watch the horrifying news of Federal MP for Indi Helen Haines unfold, there is both the temptation to blame it on one βbad…
▶️ Watch →AI hype masks corporate failures and undermines workers
AI hype conceals corporate failures, deflects accountability and fuels fears of job losses to undermine workersβ bargaining power. read now...
▶️ Watch →Social media back in spotlight as MPs express concern over online threats
Anthony Albanese has accused social media of βpolarising the political debateβ as MPs express concern over their safety amid online threats. Meanwhile, Nationals leader Matt…
Read full article βThe next government faces transport tests that new roads or cheap fares wonβt solve
Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.
Read full article βInterned as βenemy aliensβ in Australia, these WWII refugees built their own universities
A longer history of refugee-run schools and universities reveals the importance of scholarly camaraderie.
▶️ Watch →Whatβs the difference between green, yellow and red capsicums? Itβs more than what you see
The difference between the colours isnβt just superficial β it affects nutrition, flavour, and more.
Read full article βFrom βgentleβ and βgracefulβ to the βcane toad of the skyβ: how Australia turned on the common myna
Australians now loathe the common myna. But the bird was introduced for a reason β and was often liked and admired for most of its…
▶️ Watch →How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?
You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives. But how much autonomy do women have?
Read full article βNon-clinical careers: Seven in-demand healthcare pathways that aren’t patient-facing
Depending on who you ask, both the best and the worst part of working in the healthcare sector is interacting with patients. read now...
▶️ Watch →Americaβs death penalty: why executions are rising again
Death penalty expert Carolyn Strange tracks the modern history of executions in the United States on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
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