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View from The Hill: Albanese sensitive on one tax reform that won’t be in the budget

View from The Hill: Albanese sensitive on one tax reform that won’t be in the budget

With all the talk about the May 9 budget there’s one tax Albanese won’t touch.

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Michelle Grattan

Cricket Australia’s Big Bash cash grab is rejected – but there are better options on the table

Cricket Australia’s Big Bash cash grab is rejected – but there are better options on the table

Cricket Australia’s plan to sell off some or all of its Big Bash franchises has been put on ice – for now.

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John Mangan

Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done again

Making tech giants pay for news was a success the first time around. It can be done again

The News Media Bargaining Code was world-leading. The government’s new plan, the News Bargaining Incentive, will build on past progress to protect...

previous day 9

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Rod Sims

Sororicidal: this witty sisterhood novel knows children can be awful

Sororicidal: this witty sisterhood novel knows children can be awful

Beautiful and witty, Edwina Preston’s novel Sorocidal reveals an unnervingly precise understanding of the dark side of childhood.

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Jen Webb

What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?

What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?

Lp(a) isn’t included in routine cholesterol tests but it can affect your risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke.

previous day 10

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Lauren Ball

One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms

One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms

The party’s already notched up 33 million views on YouTube. It doesn’t need us.

previous day 3

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Ashlynne Mcghee

Physicists have measured ‘negative time’ in the lab

Physicists have measured ‘negative time’ in the lab

A light particle can appear to leave a cloud of atoms before it enters – a new experiment, asking the atoms, confirms the light spends ‘negative...

previous day 2

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Howard Wiseman

Sororcidal: this witty sisterhood novel knows children can be awful

Sororcidal: this witty sisterhood novel knows children can be awful

Beautiful and witty, family novel Sorocidal reveals an unnervingly precise understanding of the dark side of childhood.

previous day 10

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Jen Webb

Arsenal might be choking again in England’s Premier League. Here are 4 psychological fixes

Arsenal might be choking again in England’s Premier League. Here are 4 psychological fixes

Here’s what Arsenal’s sport psychologists should be focusing on ahead of a thrilling end to the Premier League season.

previous day 2

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Alberto Filgueiras

Coalition preferences could deliver a One Nation victory in Farrer by‑election

Coalition preferences could deliver a One Nation victory in Farrer by‑election

By preferencing and emulating One Nation, the Coalition is likely enhancing, rather than limiting, Pauline Hanson’s political influence.

previous day 6

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Josh sunman

Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide

Intimate partner violence is a hidden contributor to women’s suicide

Intimate partner violence increases women’s risk of suicidal thoughts and actions by two- to five-fold.

previous day 5

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Victoria rasmussen

‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

Email is as much about performing competence as actually communicating information. What happens if humans leave the system?

previous day 10

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Daniel Angus

Sramcbled wrods: the real reason you can still read jumbled text

Sramcbled wrods: the real reason you can still read jumbled text

‘Typoglycemia’ is often shared online as a quirky insight into how our brains work. But this viral claim is only part of the story.

previous day 1

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Karen Stollznow

Friday essay: John Keane on demagogues, despots and the rise of ‘phantom democracies’

Friday essay: John Keane on demagogues, despots and the rise of ‘phantom democracies’

The strange alliance between demagogues and despots ought to puzzle and worry every thinking person, and it needs to be understood.

previous day 1

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John Keane

Marty Supreme, Watergate, and menopausal punk‑rock rage: what to stream in May

Marty Supreme, Watergate, and menopausal punk‑rock rage: what to stream in May

May’s streaming highlights span Watergate-era journalism, an Aussie kids’ heist caper and new works from Timothée Chalamet and Richard Gadd.

previous day 10

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Alexander Howard

What do the proposed NDIS changes mean for people with disability living in supported accommodation?

What do the proposed NDIS changes mean for people with disability living in supported accommodation?

The government acknowledges the current market-based model isn’t working. So what changes are ahead for disability accommodation?

previous day 2

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Libby Callaway

How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them

How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them

New research shows how human behaviour and biology are harnessed to create feedback loops that drive people to buy and eat more ultra-processed foods.

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Kelly garton

Royal commission report doesn’t help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack

Royal commission report doesn’t help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack

More akin to an intelligence review, the 14 recommendations in the interim report might help government agencies, but don’t yet reckon with the...

thursday 5

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Keiran Hardy

$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees

$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees

Only the federal government can fix the problems created by the Job-ready Graduates scheme. Ahead of the budget on May 12, it shows no interest in...

thursday 9

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Andrew Norton

What is OPEC and how does it shape global oil markets?

What is OPEC and how does it shape global oil markets?

An energy law expert explains what makes this group of oil-producing nations so influential.

thursday 3

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Tina soliman-hunter

Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent

Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent

The government is outsourcing the risks and logistics of returning ISIS families instead of taking a more proactive, humane approach.

thursday 5

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Se youn park

Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

As gas prices soared in recent years, Queensland actually earned more money – for less gas – than the federal government. Here’s why.

thursday 3

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Kevin morrison

Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying?

Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying?

NeeDoh is the latest squishable toy to go viral. But not all sensory objects are toys. Here’s the difference and why it matters.

thursday 3

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Susan rowe

‘1930s policing’: the tactics police used in the hunt for Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby

‘1930s policing’: the tactics police used in the hunt for Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby

Police relied on old-fashioned bushcraft, human persistence and the expert knowledge of Indigenous Elders.

thursday 3

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Vincent Hurley

Hold your nose and don’t stop for a selfie: why getting up close to a beached whale is a really bad idea

Hold your nose and don’t stop for a selfie: why getting up close to a beached whale is a really bad idea

Don’t be a selfie tragic. Avoid dead whales, rock ledges and hungry sharks. Oh, and the carcass might explode.

thursday 4

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Samuel Cornell

‘1930s policing’: the tactics police are using in the hunt for missing Alice Springs girl Sharon Granites

‘1930s policing’: the tactics police are using in the hunt for missing Alice Springs girl Sharon Granites

Police will rely on old-fashioned bushcraft, human persistence and the expert knowledge of Indigenous Elders as the hunt for Sharon Granites...

thursday 3

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Vincent Hurley

Evolvable AI: are we on the brink of the next major evolutionary transition?

Evolvable AI: are we on the brink of the next major evolutionary transition?

The future of artificial intelligence might not be as much a story about engineering as a story about evolution.

thursday 1

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Rob Brooks

Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital

Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital

When animals are outside their preferred temperature range, their immune systems can’t fight pathogens well.

thursday 10

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Julie Old

To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms

To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms

A formal government response to a federal inquiry into online gambling harm may be tabled while the parliament is looking elsewhere.

thursday 9

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Kate Griffiths

‘More empowered’: how online gaming benefits people with disability

‘More empowered’: how online gaming benefits people with disability

Online gaming acts as a powerful space of empowerment for people with disability.

thursday 6

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Christopher hastas

The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?

The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?

With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed, prices will likely stay high in the near term. But a weaker cartel could mean more competition in...

thursday 8

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Jamie Cross

20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation

20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation

Even at the best of times, most seafarers face extremely difficult working conditions, while contending with geopolitical crises and unpredictable...

thursday 10

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Claudio Bozzi

Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here’s why we don’t need to panic

Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here’s why we don’t need to panic

Wastewater data can only measure the volume of drugs consumed, not the number of people using them or the level of harm they experience.

thursday 10

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Nicole Lee

‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids

‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids

A new study spoke to first-time parents about ‘screen rules’ and how they apply in the chaos of family life.

thursday 8

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Stephanie milford

Dignity and resolve: Francesca Albanese’s When the World Sleeps humanises Palestinian lives

Dignity and resolve: Francesca Albanese’s When the World Sleeps humanises Palestinian lives

In her new book, Francesca Albanese challenges the dominant perception of the Israel-Palestine conflict

thursday 10

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Martin Kear

Sending women to the ‘Khia Asylum’ is music’s latest cruel trend. But it reflects an old historical bias

Sending women to the ‘Khia Asylum’ is music’s latest cruel trend. But it reflects an old historical bias

This toxic social media trend proves how – even today – women are punished and pathologised for simply being less than perfect.

thursday 10

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James Hall

The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago

The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago

Some parts of this epic coral reef system weren’t even where the greatest reefs are found today. But remnants have survived.

thursday 7

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Alexandre siqueira

Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves?

Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves?

Legislation changing Treaty provisions within the law is due to be introduced before this year’s election, with legal challenges and protests likely.

thursday 10

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Carwyn Jones

Ellena Savage’s snappy novel exposes a ruined utopia – but you might need a humanities degree to read it

Ellena Savage’s snappy novel exposes a ruined utopia – but you might need a humanities degree to read it

The Ruiners is an unsettling literary eco-thriller set on a Greek island, which could be a bohemian utopia – if it wasn’t the site of illegal dumping.

thursday 9

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Amber Gwynne

An affordable vision: how a modest investment in NZ’s eye health would make a big difference

An affordable vision: how a modest investment in NZ’s eye health would make a big difference

Most vision loss is preventable, yet many New Zealanders can’t afford care. Following Australia’s public funding model could cut costs and reduce...

thursday 10

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Lucy goodman

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by‑election will make history

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Antony Green on how Farrer’s ‘breakout’ by‑election will make history

One of the frontrunners in the landmark by-election, independent Michelle Milthorpe, as well as One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, also joined us on the...

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Michelle Grattan

Albanese government’s latest attempt to make tech giants pay for journalism is needed but carries big risks

Albanese government’s latest attempt to make tech giants pay for journalism is needed but carries big risks

The government’s latest attempt to make big companies pay for the journalism that bolsters their profits has benefits, but also risks.

29.04.2026 9

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Andrea Carson

King Charles’ US trip shows royalty’s soft power, even in times of war

King Charles’ US trip shows royalty’s soft power, even in times of war

While the US president has been at odds with the UK prime minister over Iran, the royals were able to bring the charm to Washington.

29.04.2026 10

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Dennis Altman

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: how the legal battle of the tech billionaires could shape the future of AI

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: how the legal battle of the tech billionaires could shape the future of AI

The case crystallises a wider public anxiety: an incredibly powerful technology is being built and controlled by a tiny number of feuding tech bros.

29.04.2026 10

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Rob Nicholls

Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament?

Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament?

It was a rare defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which signals an opposition not afraid to stand up to him, even on politically delicate issues.

29.04.2026 5

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Mandar Oak

Supervillain or Cicero? Why Palantir’s manifesto has such sinister vibes

Supervillain or Cicero? Why Palantir’s manifesto has such sinister vibes

When a big defence tech chief starts sounding off about civilisation, he’s not just expressing an opinion.

29.04.2026 1

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Daniel Baldino

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

The Reserve Bank will make the call next Tuesday. It’s expected to raise rates to crack down on inflation, before it becomes entrenched.

29.04.2026 3

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Stella Huangfu

Racing to buy a home battery? Read this first

Racing to buy a home battery? Read this first

From May 1, the federal government will change how its home batteries discount works. But households may make rushed, costly purchases as a result.

29.04.2026 5

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Trevor Brown

Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?

Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it?

Under the War Powers Resolution, Trump has only 60 days to engage in conflict without congressional approval. Congress must now decide how to act.

29.04.2026 4

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John Hart

‘No gap’ private health insurance can save you money. But there’s a catch

‘No gap’ private health insurance can save you money. But there’s a catch

A ‘no gap’ private health arrangement sounds great, but you may not be able to choose your specialist. Here’s what else you need to know.

29.04.2026 10

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Yuting Zhang