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As employers rethink wellbeing in a post-pandemic workplace, the key question is whether policies for pets at work are lawful, evidence-based and...
Nature and agriculture are often at odds. But an Australian study suggests farmers who plant more trees are better off – financially and...
The sound of the PB/5 pedestrian crossing button shapes our cities. It is now part of the National Film Sound Archive of Australia’s 2026 Sounds of...
Look out for programs that give kids a choice, include at least some outdoor time and have a mix of different activities.
Council staff said human resources and time are essential, with one noting: ‘We have to go through a fair amount of information to explain how solar...
There has already been a lot of flu this year but the flu season is unlikely to peak until late winter.
Withdraw, endure, or laugh? The ancients have some advice about facing disillusionment.
By resurrecting statues toppled in protests during his first term, Donald Trump wants to reverse attempts to ‘erase history’. But history is never...
The US, Israel and Iran war will shift alliances and create insecurity for years to come.
Turns out humans are not alone in mastering rhythm.
Albanese said the fuel crisis won’t prevent the government from delivering its “most ambitious” budget. In doing so, he set the marker of how to...
There’s been a surge of interest in EVs as the oil crisis hits – and secondhand EVs are especially in demand
By enforcing a ‘sex test’ for athletes, the International Olympic Committee has reignited the debate about what a ‘level playing field’...
Anthony Albanese’s new gambling reforms promise much but are really a cautious, politically palatable compromise.
The ancient Greeks and Romans invaded Persia multiple times. The risks were high, the logistics complicated, and wars were a lot easier to start than...
From cyber attacks to artificial intelligence, no business can ignore the role of technology. New research shows Australia’s boardrooms are missing...
If you love a late-night chocolate egg, you may struggle to sleep. A sleep expert explains why.
For one thing, most of it isn’t the kind of music you’d want to shop to.
Without adequate fertiliser, crops such as wheat and barley produce lower yields with lower protein content.
The riskier the ride, the cheaper your food delivery.
Get-togethers with friends and family are fun but rarely perfect. Children can feel overwhelmed or overexcited. Adults get triggered.
New Zealand’s shift to community-based sentences has cut costs, helped offenders to retain work and higher earnings, with no major change to...
When we lose the ability to politely disagree, it narrows the space for thinking out loud. Here are 5 tips for conversations that allow constructive...
The war in the Middle East is a huge political book for the Israeli prime minister in an election year – but it may come at a great cost.
Here’s what’s in place to protect supplies in the short term, and the risks of long-term instability.
What the film lacks in depth, it makes up for in heart, spirit and spectacular landscapes.
Victoria and Tasmania have announced free fares, but NSW is firmly against the idea. Will it work to get people out of cars?
The new Disney/Pixar film Hoppers may seem like standard animated fare. But it reflects real scientific themes and philosophies.
Citizen science relies on people like you. Here are five projects where science lives beyond the lab.
New models show NZ’s heaviest rainfall is likely to grow more intense and frequent, with some regions facing twice as many extreme events by 2100.
Ground stations in Australia are crucial for contacting the astronauts travelling to the Moon.
A new study shows most university students who copy from AI are also plagiarising in other ways.
If approved, mirtazapine would be the first prescription medicine for people with methamphetamine dependency.
Home builders with fixed price contracts can only absorb so much cost pressure. Research shows which builders were already at most risk, even before...
This new wave of AI short dramas is absurdly addictive. Understanding the psychology is the first step towards breaking the spell.
After almost 60 years, scientists have been able to prove an influential theory that wet eucalypt forest regrowth is more fire prone.
Opera singer, producer and librettist Caitlin Vincent explores big questions about her art form in Opera Wars – a lively book bristling with ideas.
Two million people drink water from the Waikato. But the river is degrading as pollution and invasive clams spread faster than monitoring protocols...
The policy announcement will come in a speech where Albanese emphasises the government’s economic reform agenda and commitment to an ‘ambitious’...
In the first national address since 2020, he encouraged Australians to “do their part”.
Alex Preston has admitted to using AI to write a New York Times Book Review. He has not only embarrassed himself, but broken the trust of his readers.
It sounds crazy – hosting Olympic rowing and canoeing on a river home to crocodiles. Yet that’s what is likely to happen in Brisbane in 2032.
In a Wednesday address, Martin Parkinson said the focus on migration numbers misses the more immediate questions about how migrants can apply their...
From October, there’ll be no nasty surprise charges when you pay by card. But some shoppers may have to pay more than they do today – here’s why.
Iran’s regime was structured to withstand attacks from more powerful foes. It’s also resolved to deny the US and Israel a victory at all costs.
As it stands, the power to commit Australian troops to war is with the executive government. But many think it should be done with parliamentary vote.
Albanese will speak tonight after Chalmers announced policies to support small business.
A new code for children’s online privacy is currently open for consultation. Here’s what it contains.
This month’s streaming lineup is full of bold and provocative conversation starters.
New anti-scam measures passed federal parliament more than a year ago. So why aren’t they in force yet? And what can people do to protect themselves...