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A catastrophic flash flood ripped through local villages and has claimed hundreds of lives.
We urgently need relationship and sex education that’s relevant to teenagers and focuses on reducing risks – not making them scared to seek help.
Could more lives be saved if people were trained to act immediately when a flood warning arrives? I believe the answer is yes.
Bosnia remains a country divided by contrasting histories and narratives about the war. Mladić is a symbolic reminder of this.
How the deadly Nepal floods caused damage up to 100km away from a collapsed glacier.
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta was built on a bold leader’s vision. Now that leader is stepping down, weeks before it is due to open.
Landmines from wars can stay hidden and a threat for decades. Climate change is making the risk even greater.
Like Lilith Fair before it, Daisy Chain Festival is about more than supporting gender equity.
Rolleston near Christchurch is rapidly expanding, with more fast-tracked development coming. It’s a far cry from the ‘town of the future’...
The crudely animated film Niu Lai seemed destined for oblivion when it was released earlier this month. Now the whole world knows about it.
As many kids and teachers go to school today in purple clothes, we know too many young people still feel isolated and unsupported.
A technical advisory group is working out the fine print. Here’s what it needs to keep in mind.
Recent reports show Woolworths and Coles are managing to hold smaller competitors at bay – in part by adopting a strategy from their rival, Aldi.
Speechwriter Don Watson’s insider account of the prime minister he worked for, written ‘in tragic mode’, was an instant bestseller – but...
This is a crucial moment for international law in the face of concerted efforts by the Trump administration to undermine and discredit it.
Decisions made now could shape Indigenous relations with the government around AI for years to come.
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence...
Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.
High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?
Ukraine wants to disrupt the convenience of 21st century life for Russians. Will it be effective in ending the war?
In August 2018, just four months before she died, I had the great fortune to interview Nancy Grace Roman about her extraordinary life studying the...
Death is never easy – but it’s inevitable. Why not try to make the financial and administrative work that follows it easier for your loved ones?
The prime minister will be at the United Nations during leaders’ week in September. That’s an excellent opportunity for a PM with lobbying on his...
Australia was built on the idea that states should compete against each other – but they’re not, and that’s failing us all.
Speaking before the National Cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet secretary warned household bills are likely to rise if data centres are powered by...
The federal government has softened its initial renewables-only stance.
The discovery challenges a long-held assumption about where and when whales feed – and could help us better protect them.
A recent study into China’s innovation boom found patenting activity has been accelerating for years and is built on a whole ecosystem, not a few...
The glaciers of the Himalayas aren’t safe from climate change. The sudden collapse of a glacier looks to have triggered disaster in Nepal.
The Japanese artist, acclaimed for infinity mirror rooms, sprawling seas of polka dots, and dancing pumpkins, has died at 97.
Best known for his role in the Rocky Horror Show, Curry’s career of more than five decades was defined by extraordinary range and theatricality.
Early evidence suggests this was not an ordinary rain-driven flash flood. So what caused it?
Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.
By its final block, the commission had heard from more than 300 witnesses and received more than 20,000 submissions. The evidence paints a concerning...
It might be tempting to focus on your ‘good days’. But here’s what to keep in mind when an assessor asks about your health and everyday life.
Parents might default to books they loved when they were younger. But this means families may be missing out on some great stories published more...
Seven Little Australians was a bestseller on publication. Its vibrant, social-mores-smashing heroine, Judy, has influenced generations of literary...
Greek and Roman writers were already asking how birds became sick, what signs to look for, and what could be done when disease appeared in them.
Australia is famous for its lizards and snakes. But we found at least 127 species are threatened – almost twice as many as previously thought.
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
Edible bait vaccines made Europe virtually free from rabies. The approach could work against bird flu – if we invest in new vaccines.
Cheap camera glasses make covert filming easier than ever. But NZ law may leave gaps when the resulting footage is sexualised or shared online.
The new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me celebrates the groundbreaking Australian performer’s 50 year career.
For nature-based climate adaptation, better data is only one part of the full system required to determine where to act, who decides and how action...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed 318 million books worldwide. Nearly 50,000 Australian children are receiving a free book every...
The current deal costs Australians billions more than it should if we were fairly sharing money around the country. It’s not too late to have your...
Commentary, the new play now on at State Theatre Company South Australia, is an acerbic flaying of public and private personas
The Reserve Bank has warned that if we don’t see inflation coming down, it will have to raise interest rates again.
The new drama starring Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez finds humour and humanity in one of the most chaotic places.
The biggest legacy Dolly Parton leaves is her songwriting, and three songs define her more than any others.
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