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Queensland teachers are striking. It’s not just about money – they are asking for a profession worth staying in

On Wednesday, Queensland’s public school teachers will walk off the job in their first statewide strike in 16 years.

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Glenys Oberg

World’s biggest coral survey confirms sharp decline in Great Barrier Reef after heatwave

The latest report from Australia’s tropical marine research agency shows hard corals on the Great Barrier Reef have been hit hard by an extreme...

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Daniela Ceccarelli

Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire

Payment processing companies have ceded to pressure from an ‘anti-porn’ group, causing Steam and itch.io to ban tens of thousands of games almost...

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Phoebe Toups Dugas

The digital economy could turbocharge our productivity, but we need to get the settings right

In a new report, the Productivity Commission recommends building on our existing laws to regulate AI, before adding new ones.

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Stephen King

Embattled ASX set to face beefed-up competition, in bid to boost investment

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is set allow all competition to the ASX.

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Michelle Grattan

Sleepy birds, quiet dawns: how noisy, bright city nights disrupt and change birdsong

New research shows common mynas sang fewer and less complex songs after a bad night’s sleep. Poor-quality song could affect a bird’s ability to...

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Juli Gaviraghi Mussoi

Can music be good company? Research shows it makes our imagination more social

When people listen to music, they’re more likely to imagine social interactions.

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Steffen A. Herff

When it comes to weapons on Australian streets, do our perceptions match reality?

Many of us fear our streets are getting less safe, but what does the data say about violent crime in Australia?

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Terry Goldsworthy

The Productivity Commission is floating AI copyright exemptions – with worrying implications for Australian authors and publishers

Exemptions to copyright legislation for AI would disadvantage Australian writers – and set a bad precedent.

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Alice Grundy

As Trump lifts sanctions on Myanmar elites, is he eyeing the country’s rare earth reserves?

Myanmar’s generals are planning an election the opposition has slammed as a sham. They could see Trump’s interest in the country as a way of...

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Adam Simpson

Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains

While it can work as a good rule of thumb, there’s more to nutrition than just the number of ingredients.

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Margaret Murray

Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

A recent report found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps – many of which have little to no safeguards from harmful content.

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Liz Spry

Francis Bacon’s Essays explore the darker side of human nature. 400 years on, they still instruct and unnerve

First published in 1625, the British philosopher’s collected essays mix poetic aphorisms with prescient reflections on ‘false news’ and...

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Matthew Sharpe

How many of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors would lose out under a new plan to curb negative gearing?

The new proposal to phase out tax breaks on more than one investment property would affect around 1% of Australians.

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Martin Duck

Could we one day get vaccinated against the gastro bug norovirus? Here’s where scientists are at

It would be handy to be able to be get a shot to protect against this nasty gastro bug. For the most vulnerable, it can be deadly.

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Grant Hansman

NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn’t forget why it was introduced in the first place

Education Minister Erica Stanford has called time on “credit counting”, announcing plans to scrap the National Certificate of Educational...

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David Pomeroy

Soaring food prices prove the Gaza famine is real – and will affect generations to come

The words and pictures documenting the famine in the Gaza strip are horrifying. The coverage has led to acrimonious and often misguided debates...

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Ilan Noy

Financial stress is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to do if money worries are affecting your mental health

Stories about interest rates and cost-of-living often focus on Australians’ hip pockets. But what about the impact on our mental health? The...

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Nicholas Procter

Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them

When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately,...

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Nisa Salim

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

If you had to do a test, how would you respond? Would you relish the chance to demonstrate your knowledge? Or worry you were about to fall short of...

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Andrew J. Martin

Governments and police are tackling weapons in public – but they’re ignoring it in our homes

About half of all serious weapons-related violence in Australia happens at home as part of domestic and family violence. The weapons most used in...

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Janet Ransley

Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help

Australia’s tax system has come under scrutiny again ahead of the government’s reform roundtable later this month. Economists argue we could raise...

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Jason Nassios

Trauma, stress and burnout among judges and magistrates could put the whole legal system at risk

Society needs efficient and well-functioning courts. In practice, that means we need judges and magistrates in good mental health. However, a...

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Kevin O’Sullivan

The right has filled a void on antisemitism – leaving the Jewish left without a language to talk about it

It should not be difficult to define antisemitism. The torching of a synagogue in Melbourne last month. Unfurling a flag with a Nazi swastika near...

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Dennis Altman

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You’ve probably heard that running is tough on your knees – and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true? Running is a relatively...

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Hunter Bennett

These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars

At the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark or street to get picked up. While they’re waiting, they will...

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Aria Yangfan Huang

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks

Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced that Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has been awarded a massive contract to build...

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Jennifer Parker

Australia’s student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education

After two years of trying to reduce international student numbers, the Albanese government will soften its approach in 2026. The changes, announced...

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Andrew Norton

It might seem like Trump is winning his trade war. But the US could soon be in a world of pain

Last week, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order updating the “reciprocal” tariff rates that had been paused since April. Nearly all...

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Peter Draper

After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of...

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Robert Hoffmann

What would a climate model made from music sound like? This team of artists and scientists has created one

Climate modelling is spoken about often by climate scientists. These complex, computer-generated calculations enable scientists to make predictions...

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Louise Devenish

Australia’s divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in 50 years. Why?

At first glance, it might seem like good news. Divorces in Australia have dropped to their lowest rate since no-fault divorce was introduced. And...

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Liz Allen

View from The Hill: Can Chalmers extract a serious deregulation agenda from reform roundtable?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has three challenges with his economic reform roundtable, which is all about how to improve Australia’s productivity, budget...

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Michelle Grattan

Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner

Krissy Barrett has been appointed the first female commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw, who is retiring ahead of...

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Michelle Grattan

Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddists

A Chinese woman has appeared in the ACT magistrates court on Monday accused of foreign interference, by allegedly covertly collecting information...

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Michelle Grattan

World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe recently announced a new rule for women athletes, requiring mandatory genetic tests to verify their...

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Professor Andrew Sinclair

NZ is looking for a deal over Trump’s new tariffs – that could come with a high political price

When the Trump administration arbitrarily imposed 15% tariffs on New Zealand exports on August 1, up from a previously announced 10%, no one should...

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Jane Kelsey

Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely

Sauna bathing is booming in Australia. Once considered a luxury experience or only a Nordic tradition, saunas are now part of the everyday for many...

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Samuel Cornell

New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many

The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has now entered its latest phase. President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day”...

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Niven Winchester

Contemporary crime fiction has moved beyond conventional genre tropes – just don’t call it ‘literary’

A young man is released from prison and finds work in a cemetery. A family embarks on a beach holiday in New Zealand. In each scenario, there’s not...

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Sue Turnbull

Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey – they found it can teach kids about resilience for real life

She’s six years old, lives in Brisbane and might just be one of the best resilience coaches on television. We’re talking about Bluey, the animated...

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Bradley Smith

5 ingenious things trees do that human designers can learn from

Tasmania’s mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) is the world’s tallest flowering plant. It can grow 100 metres tall and live for more than 600 years....

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Stanislav Roudavski

As a carer, I’ve spent hours in waiting rooms. My new artwork explores these liminal spaces

I have spent a lot of time in waiting rooms. Not only because my mum used to be a medical receptionist for a doctor for the first 17 years of my...

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Danica I. J. Knežević

Your phone is covered in germs: a tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage

We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But what about our phones? We touch these devices dozens of times a day,...

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Meena Jha

Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddhists

A Chinese woman has appeared in the ACT magistrates court on Monday accused of foreign interference, by allegedly covertly collecting information...

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Michelle Grattan

Weapons and violence: how does Australia stack up against other similar countries?

Across five days in April 2024, seven people were killed in five separate knife-related attacks in Sydney. Two in particular caught huge media...

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Alex Simpson

Foot-and -mouth disease would devastate Australia’s graziers if it got in. Here’s how a new vaccine might help

It sounds innocuous. But foot-and mouth disease is one of the world’s most economically devastating diseases affecting livestock. When this highly...

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Timothy J. Mahony

What we don’t talk about when we talk about missing people

When you think of a missing person, what do you picture? An abduction, a murder, a bushwalking misadventure – or perhaps someone with dementia who...

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Sarah Wayland

We’re not minimising the cost of the net zero transition. These reforms will help

Getting our response to climate change right will be crucial to getting Australia back on the path to productivity growth. With the right policy...

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Catherine De Fontenay

Easier for Labor to form government in Tasmania than Liberals after final election results

Although the Liberals won four more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election, it’s easier for Labor to form a government. Federal polls from...

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Queensland teachers are striking. It’s not just about money – they are asking for a profession worth staying in

Glenys Oberg

World’s biggest coral survey confirms sharp decline in Great Barrier Reef after heatwave

Daniela Ceccarelli

Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire

Phoebe Toups Dugas

The digital economy could turbocharge our productivity, but we need to get the settings right

Stephen King

Embattled ASX set to face beefed-up competition, in bid to boost investment

Michelle Grattan

Sleepy birds, quiet dawns: how noisy, bright city nights disrupt and change birdsong

Juli Gaviraghi Mussoi

Can music be good company? Research shows it makes our imagination more social

Steffen A. Herff

When it comes to weapons on Australian streets, do our perceptions match reality?

Terry Goldsworthy

The Productivity Commission is floating AI copyright exemptions – with worrying implications for Australian authors and publishers

Alice Grundy

As Trump lifts sanctions on Myanmar elites, is he eyeing the country’s rare earth reserves?

Adam Simpson

Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains

Margaret Murray

Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them

Liz Spry

Francis Bacon’s Essays explore the darker side of human nature. 400 years on, they still instruct and unnerve

Matthew Sharpe

How many of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors would lose out under a new plan to curb negative gearing?

Martin Duck

Could we one day get vaccinated against the gastro bug norovirus? Here’s where scientists are at

Grant Hansman

NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn’t forget why it was introduced in the first place

David Pomeroy

Soaring food prices prove the Gaza famine is real – and will affect generations to come

Ilan Noy

Financial stress is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to do if money worries are affecting your mental health

Nicholas Procter

Why do some clothes shrink in the wash? A textile scientist explains how to ‘unshrink’ them

Nisa Salim

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

Andrew J. Martin

Governments and police are tackling weapons in public – but they’re ignoring it in our homes

Janet Ransley

Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help

Jason Nassios

Trauma, stress and burnout among judges and magistrates could put the whole legal system at risk

Kevin O’Sullivan

The right has filled a void on antisemitism – leaving the Jewish left without a language to talk about it

Dennis Altman

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

Hunter Bennett

These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars

Aria Yangfan Huang

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks

Jennifer Parker

Australia’s student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education

Andrew Norton

It might seem like Trump is winning his trade war. But the US could soon be in a world of pain

Peter Draper

After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?

Robert Hoffmann

What would a climate model made from music sound like? This team of artists and scientists has created one

Louise Devenish

Australia’s divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in 50 years. Why?

Liz Allen

View from The Hill: Can Chalmers extract a serious deregulation agenda from reform roundtable?

Michelle Grattan

Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner

Michelle Grattan

Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddists

Michelle Grattan

World Athletics’ mandatory genetic test for women athletes is misguided. I should know – I discovered the relevant gene in 1990

Professor Andrew Sinclair

NZ is looking for a deal over Trump’s new tariffs – that could come with a high political price

Jane Kelsey

Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely

Samuel Cornell

New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many