The power of poo: why conservationists love animal scat
Scat may be a waste product, but it holds crucial clues about an animalβs diet, disease risk and genetic health.
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Hanson doesnβt do scrutiny, and Albo loves it
What happens when a lot more One Nation senators arrive? The government will be laughing. The post Hanson doesnβt do scrutiny, and Albo loves it…
Read full article βWe tracked a ship in North Koreaβs shadow fleet. This is how it stays in the dark
Thereβs a giant game of cat-and-mouse playing out on the worldβs oceans. Sanctions enforcers are always a step behind.
Read full article βThe cracks in Australiaβs defence policy: The Navy is being set up for failure
The government says the ADFβs job includes protecting Australiaβs maritime trade. Itβs a mission the Navy canβt possibly fulfil β and a convenient justification for…
Read full article βThe Snoop: Media learns where Western Sydney is, UK Daily Tele to become βAI-poweredβ, and more
Axel Springer, owner of Politico, has issued a grim future for the UK's Daily Telegraph after mass redundancies. The post The Snoop: Media learns where…
Read full article βWhat does a One Nation MP in Victoria actually look like?
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is One Nation's only sitting MP in Victoria β but that could change come the state election next month. What have her past…
Read full article βThe manosphere is a catalyst for rising threats against women in politics. Are we paying attention?
Everyone is finally listening to longstanding calls from women in politics about the rise of targeted threats against them. The 'manosphere' has a large role…
Read full article βRage, lust and radical growth: 5 hot menopause novels
Menopause has always been a universal female experience. So why is so-called βmeno-litβ, with midlife hormonal changes at the core of these novels, a new…
Read full article βYour say: week beginning October 26
On the importance of ecosystems and the state of Australian politics: an edited selection of your views.
Read full article βHydrants of hatred gush open after attack on Helen Haines
Australiaβs craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister. read now...
▶️ Watch →MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines amid calls for βcivility pledgeβ
Anthony Albanese will lead the tributes to Helen Haines in parliament today as the government looks to fast-track security upgrades. Meanwhile, Jess Wilson appears to…
Read full article βNZβs hidden chronic health burden is even bigger than we thought β new analysis
New research reveals a major gap in how chronic illness is measured, with implications for planning and funding healthcare in New Zealand.
Read full article βWhile some eucalypts are hard to kill, climate change may test the ability of others to survive
Our two new studies suggest eucalypts are already adapting to drier conditions.
Read full article βFood insecurity is on the rise in Australia. We need more effective responses
More people are cutting back on certain foods, skipping meals or going without eating altogether, new analysis shows.
Read full article βAn American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?
Reflect Orbital wants to use giant mirrors in space to light up the ground at night, and there are few rules to regulate what they…
Read full article βHow to build health care Aboriginal and Torres Strait men would actually use
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are not simply βhard to reachβ, nor are they uninterested in their health.
Read full article βEvery Australian public school is now covered by a funding deal. Some states still face a long wait for all their money
Victoriaβs new deal means every state and territory has agreed to fully fund public schools. But for some states, that wonβt happen until 2034.
Read full article βWhy Snowy Hydroβs $25 billion cost blowout is a warning sign for other megaprojects
From the $93 billion High Speed Rail project to Melbourneβs Suburban Rail Loop, Australia needs a better approach on megaprojects β or history will keep…
▶️ Watch →Michelle Landry announces retirement, opening path for Matt Canavan to switch to lower house
Canavan did not announce his bid, but has made clear he would be open to a move from the Senate if there was a lower…
Read full article βIn an age of AI, Wildwood is a film that reminds us human creativity is irreplaceable
The latest stop-motion offering from Laika Studios was a 16-year-long labour of love.
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