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Australia has been invaded. And the invader is sure to come back with greater force

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Crispin Hull

Can AI really write music you might want to listen to?

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Steve Evans

The way the data economy functions is a national security problem that cannot be understated

Foreign states, including China, as well as terrorists and criminals, obtain extensive data on Australian defence, security and political leaders...

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Miah Hammond-Errey

Australia wants to lift productivity? Here are some practical initiatives

The first half of this year has been characterised as a test of endurance for many small businesses, but I'm encouraged by the enduring optimism...

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Bruce Billson

How one decision could see us shortchanged on billions

The federal budget is under pressure, the global economic outlook is volatile and cost-of-living pressures continue to hammer Australian families....

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Carol Bennett

Major questions facing Australia and the West

How did you feel when Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, removed aid from the poorest people on the planet? Login or signup to continue...

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Mark Kenny

Tax reform isn't hard. Slug multinationals and subsidise the things we want more of

Taxes are the price we pay for civilisation, but they are also a tool we can use to change the shape of our economy, not just its size. Login or...

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Ebony Bennett

Australia's environment is in decline and so is the tool needed to protect it

Australia is changing - we know this from decades of careful, detailed observation. Login or signup to continue reading However, the systems that...

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Albert Van Dijk

It is shameful governments waited so long to roll out childcare safety measures

Australians have rightly been outraged and dismayed this week following shocking revelations about babies and toddlers allegedly being sexually...

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Anne Hollands

How two once hot-button issues this week barely sparked media and political interest

Political and news cycles often work in a certain and predictable way. Issues flare like bushfires, then rage for weeks or even months, until they...

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Michelle Grattan

People getting into a moral panic about childcare need to get real. This is a bigger problem

The moral panic enveloping Australia and the ABC over the existence of alleged child molesters in the childcare system will do this nation no good....

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Jack Waterford

Does it matter if a song is AI if it strikes a chord in your soul?

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Garry Linnell

The bush tax that dampens travel euphoria and complicates logistics

Voice of Real Australia is a regular newsletter from the local news teams of the ACM network, which stretches into every state and territory....

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Daisy Huntly

Why every Canberran should have their head in the clouds

"We are curious to know," my weekly newsletter from Nautilus - the splendid online science magazine - has just asked its readers, "what natural...

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Ian Warden

When it comes to government spending, there's some key information we're not getting

No doubt you've heard the saying "context is everything". It just might be true. Login or signup to continue reading The lack of context around so...

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Amanda Vanstone

The sooner we close for-profit childcare centres, the better

Is it safe to take my grandchildren to childcare? Is it? Login or signup to continue reading What are the odds of them becoming victims of sex...

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Jenna Price

Forget the WiFi. Sit back, relax, disconnect and really enjoy the flight

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John Hanscombe

How should I talk to my kids about abuse and body safety?

Hearing about child abuse in trusted places such as childcare centres is every parent's worst nightmare. Login or signup to continue reading So,...

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Elizabeth Westrupp