The British CPAC was a farcical ghost town β but it was still dangerous
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Spain completely dominates Argentina in one-sided World Cup final
The scoreline might suggest a tight struggle in the World Cup final but it was all one-way traffic as Spain prevailed.
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The top ten troubles with Taylorβs tenets
Many of the claims made by Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor are debunked by clear evidence. read now...
▶️ Watch →Spotlight remains on One Nation as Labor prepares for conference
The Seven Network's Spotlight programme aired its Pauline Hanson special last night. Meanwhile, fresh polling and Labor's Adelaide conference consume the headlines. The post Spotlight…
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Greek fire was the most devastating weapon in the Eastern Roman empire. But what was it?
This Byzantine-era napalm gave their fleets a major tactical advantage over enemy vessels.
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βIt just got too hardβ: how Year 12 subject cuts are affecting studentsβ access to uni
When public schools are unable to offer advanced subjects, students who had planned to go to uni give up hope.
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New trial of AI-powered traffic lights will be a test for who gets priority on public roads
Australiaβs first AI traffic-light trial could cut delays. It also raises hard questions about fairness, safety and who gets priority on public roads.
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βNarcissistβ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?
A mix of work-from-home flexibility, with two to three days in the office, appears to be the sweet spot for looking after both employersβ and…
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How drug companies are playing hardball with Australiaβs PBS
International drug companies are threatening to remove medicines from the market if Australia doesnβt offer them a better price. Hereβs whatβs at stake.
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View from the Hill: Has Hanson flown too close to the sun for some One Nation supporters?
From walking the streets of London with Tommy Robinson to going to luxury fashion shows in Italy, Pauline Hanson may be testing her supportersβ patience.
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Trump is rehashing old claims the 2020 election was stolen. His real aim: sowing doubt in the midterms
The president claims election fraud is rife in the US. Instead of protecting electoral integrity, however, he is seeking to undermine it.
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Neil the Seal can teach us plenty about seal behaviour. A marine biologist explains
He also offers valuable lessons about how humans can interact β safely and responsibly β with marine wildlife.
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Europe is cracking down on βsexualisedβ broadcasting in womenβs athletics. Australia must catch up
European broadcasters have been advised to avoid certain close-up shots and slow-motion replays. Itβs an overdue change.
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Warrior princesses of ancient Egypt? Skeletons show women used the weapons buried with them
Ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with bows, arrows and daggers β and new research shows they werenβt just for decoration.
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The Odyssey is haunted by the mysterious βSea Peoplesβ β but who were they, really?
The Sea Peoples are widely blamed for the collapse of the interconnected world of the Bronze Age. But whatβs the evidence say?
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βTactically completeβ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?
Spain is a complete team, coached by a manager at the peak of his powers. Argentina is also a great team β but a different…
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My kids and I are so fed up with each other as the holidays come to an end. How can we reset?
It can help to take stock at the end of a school holiday period and think about what went well, what didnβt work so well,…
Read full article βAustralia will lose more than America if it follows the same anti-China science policy
A huge disconnect between innovation and productivity already plagues Australia. Comparing ourselves to the US, and following their lead, will only make it worse. The…
Read full article βDeemingβs disendorsement is not the end of Wilsonβs woes. Enter βtealβ TorneyΒ
Moira Deemingβs exit will be a weight off Jess Wilson, but Kew independent Sophie Torney intends to give the Victorian Liberal leader a run for…
Read full article βThe Snoop: Sevenβs company card gets busy for Hanson, Deeming calls it a day, and more
Plus: Albo leaves us in suspense! The post The Snoop: Sevenβs company card gets busy for Hanson, Deeming calls it a day, and more appeared…
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