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Despite previously promising not to touch negative gearing and capital gains tax, this budget will include reform of both. The treasurer says it’s...
Anika Wells has repaid more than $10,100, which includes a penalty, after an audit found she wrongly claimed travel expenses on four occasions.
A US-based education tech provider announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas platform – used by institutions around the world,...
It is perhaps the way Ken is brought forward by the bright yellow ochre background that gives the work its greatest sense of presence.
This is driven by an absence of legal accountability for attacks on civilians, aid workers and journalists in both Lebanon and Gaza.
So-called ‘de-radicalisation’ programs are complex and can differ depending on the age and location of the people involved.
A new study highlights how noise pollution in the ocean is changing animals’ behaviour.
The term Fenian can’t be untangled from a dark history of anti-Irish racism. That’s why Kneecap chose it.
Anxiety, psychosis and paranoia are among adverse events people are reporting after using higher-strength medicinal cannabis, according to a new...
One Nation is polling at levels it hasn’t seen in 25 years. Is this surge a protest or a realignment? And what, if anything, comes after Hanson...
Two women have been charged with slavery offences, and another with terrorism offences. It’s uncharted legal territory for Australia.
Australia and Japan need an energy partnership fit for a new era, one that helps meet our shared goal of reaching net zero by mid-century.
Often presented as a way to deal with narcissistic, abusive or toxic behaviour, the technique is straightforward: make yourself as uninteresting as a...
Iranian tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz may change how oil is traded and priced, with implications for currencies, alliances and global economic...
More than 1.8 million Australians earn money from trusts, which can be legally used to reduce people’s tax bills. There may be changes coming in...
The choice about high school can be fraught. Here are some questions to ask a potential new school.
Apps like Stremio are cheaper and easier to navigate than streaming services. In many ways, they solve the very problems streaming initially promised...
While 432Hz might sound soothing to some ears, it’s not a shortcut to cosmic alignment.
The soul and body splitting event of childbirth – and the profound experience of becoming a mother – have been sidelined by philosophy for centuries.
An analysis shows forestry clear-cutting limits in Tairāwhiti have barely been applied, as new rules take a more permissive stance on slash risk.
New research has found rehabilitation may be a better option than surgery for ACL tears – for some patients.
In Australia’s regional heartland, something unusual is happening, it’s no longer predictable, listening to voters might give some clues.
Willy willies, those small tornado-like dust storms often seen in the outback, will pop up all over the political landscape in the next week. Watch...
The long-awaited gas reservation plan is expected to lead to a “modest” oversupply in the east coast gas market.
Megan Wilding’s Game. Set. Match., now playing at Malthouse, is both a powerful reckoning with colonial violence and a love letter to self.
Putin is under growing pressure at home as Ukraine continues to strike far inside Russia and more critics are voicing discontent with the war.
Results from a new national survey show Australians feel worse about many things than they did during COVID. Now governments need to use these data to...
David Attenborough has captured and told the stories of nature to millions of people – and inspired scientists and conservationists the world over.
Is hantavirus being transmitted from person to person? Here’s what investigators need to consider before making that call.
An international study examined how heat and humidity may affect pregnancy. A reproductive health expert unpacks its key findings.
Up to 14% of what renters paid for housing in the past decade could have been due to taxes that don’t apply to owner-occupied homes, new estimates...
There are good reasons why we see AI chatbots as more than what they truly are.
There are good reasons why we see AI chatbots as more than what they truly are.
Reading is arguably the most difficult task one must learn. To understand why it is difficult, one must understand the physiology of reading.
Scrapping the Broadcasting Standards Authority raises big questions about industry self-regulation and media accountability in the digital age.
New Zealand’s population structure is changing rapidly, yet the country has no comprehensive strategy to intervene or adapt to demographic shifts.
What happened to the groundbreaking centre that ran Australia’s only national teen-voted awards for teen literature and hosted a lively online...
Automated speech recognition is a powerful tool – but it comes with a host of assumptions.
Cities around the world rely on trees to keep temperatures lower. New research shows trees are remarkably effective – but can’t do it all
Children’s podcasts are a fast-growing part of the audio industry. Here are five that work particularly well for shared listening.
Researchers found pervasive worker underpayment in Australia, with two-thirds of temporary visa holders paid less than they were legally owed.
Functional literacy describes the skills needed for everyday life in our complex society. Improving it for adults may be Australia’s biggest...
Letting a global tobacco giant give evidence to a parliamentary committee behind closed doors is one of many lobbying tactics Australia has allowed.
Research shows where those cost-of-living stresses are greatest. It’s not the vast bulk of middle income Australia, but working age welfare...
Greater public fuel reserves will be held in Australia and more fuel kept in private stocks. The government’s new fuel plans are sensible – just late.
Finding the right psychologist isn’t just about who’s available. Here’s what to ask, what to look for, and how to make sure the approach fits...
To be financed off-budget and implemented fully by 2030, the plan includes $3.2 billion for a government-owned storage facility. But details are...
Supporters of the “degrowth” movement say that capitalism and consumerism have run their course.
Don’t cut your patches in half, as this stop them working. There’s no need to ration your supplies – here are other options to ease your...
The Santa Marta climate talks showed many countries want to move ahead with plans to end the use of fossil fuels, once and for all.