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View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam

View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam

The opposition is losing one of its most effective shadow ministers.

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Michelle Grattan

Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos

Why drinking alcohol makes you reach for chips and nachos

Alcohol stimulates a hunger for protein. And if it’s not satisfied, it persists.

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David raubenheimer

Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

There’s a crucial difference between soft power and spectacle. Early signs indicate the World Cup will offer more of the latter for Trump’s America.

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Caitlin Byrne

View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities

View from The Hill: antisemitism royal commission soon to wade into tricky terrorities

It was imperative to have the post-Bondi royal commission, but the evidence to come will highlight and could even exacerbate the strains in our...

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Michelle Grattan

The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics

The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics

Joe Rogan calls it a ‘gimmick’ but Donald Trump says it will be ‘great for America’. Welcome to the White House UFC event.

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Erin nichols

Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?

Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?

From the middle ages on, threatening the patriarchy by displaying ambition or failing to conform to societal gender norms was taken as evidence of...

previous day 10

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Blair Williams

Maggie O'Farrell flattens 19th century Ireland into a theme‑pub cliché in her new novel

Maggie O'Farrell flattens 19th century Ireland into a theme‑pub cliché in her new novel

Land reasserts the Gaelic language and culture in opposition to the culture of the British colonisers, but relies on simplistic characterisations.

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Amy Walters

This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous

This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous

Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern eastern Europe.

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Darius Von Guttner Sporzynski

Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us

Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us

The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.

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Carol Oliver

Are the US and Iran back at war, or negotiating? Why bombing your way to peace won’t work

Are the US and Iran back at war, or negotiating? Why bombing your way to peace won’t work

Escalating a conflict is paradoxically one way to end it. But this strategy can be flawed, particularly in a region like the Middle East.

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Jessica Genauer

Will ‘move on’ orders for rough sleepers make cities safer – or revive Victorian‑era cruelty?

Will ‘move on’ orders for rough sleepers make cities safer – or revive Victorian‑era cruelty?

The government says proposed move-on orders will tackle disorder. Critics argue they risk punishing homelessness while doing little to address its...

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Kris Gledhill

Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?

Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?

If you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern Australian gulf, you can’t easily swim south to escape the heat.

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Éva plagányi

Kids should be involved in their health care. Here’s how to make that happen

Kids should be involved in their health care. Here’s how to make that happen

Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.

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Stuart ekberg

Cartier, ‘the jeweller of kings’, has come to the NGV in a dazzling new exhibit

Cartier, ‘the jeweller of kings’, has come to the NGV in a dazzling new exhibit

This is the largest and most innovative Cartier exhibition to ever come to Australia.

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Sasha Grishin

How bait‑and‑switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it

How bait‑and‑switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it

Showing one product, but pairing it with the price of a different product, is common on online shopping sites. It’s not just wasting your time: it...

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Jessica Pallant

Friday essay: despite the AI hype, some experts warn of a bubble – what happens if it pops?

Friday essay: despite the AI hype, some experts warn of a bubble – what happens if it pops?

A massive new data centre in Sydney is the latest push in the AI boom – but a backlash is building.

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Luke Munn

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.

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Steve Georgakis

Would you buy milk from a gene‑edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think

Would you buy milk from a gene‑edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think

Gene-edited dairy products could help farmers adapt to climate change. New research shows consumers may be willing to buy them under the right...

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Damien mather

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

A new study involving 1,195 young people found found clear risks from heavier social media use on young people’s mental health.

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Nandi vijayakumar

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s broken promises have played into Hanson’s insurgency

The Albanese government latest budget has given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of...

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Michelle Grattan

A High Court ruling could allow hundreds of former detainees to sue the government. A legal expert explains why

A High Court ruling could allow hundreds of former detainees to sue the government. A legal expert explains why

The judgment allows a man who was unlawfully detained to claim compensation from the government. It’s the latest in the ongoing fallout of the...

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Ellen rock

Referees, athletes, fans: how the US border crackdowns are tarnishing the World Cup

Referees, athletes, fans: how the US border crackdowns are tarnishing the World Cup

Instead of bringing people together, the World Cup is in danger of being remembered for the climate of exclusion and fear generated by one of its host...

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Simon adams

Women have the right to health care in prison. This should extend to freezing their eggs

Women have the right to health care in prison. This should extend to freezing their eggs

Punishment for a crime shouldn’t extend to denying women’s fertility when they’re released from prison. Here’s why.

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Molly johnston

Are the US and Iran back at war? Why bombing your way to peace won’t work

Are the US and Iran back at war? Why bombing your way to peace won’t work

Escalating a conflict is paradoxically one way to end it. But this strategy can be flawed, particularly in a region like the Middle East.

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Jessica Genauer

Private space tourism is taking off – but laws on outer space are from another era

Private space tourism is taking off – but laws on outer space are from another era

Commercial operators are launching more rockets and carrying more passengers than ever before. But international space law was written in the 1960s.

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Anna Marie Brennan

A right mess: how mining, media and political interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia

A right mess: how mining, media and political interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia

The big question now is how this new media-politics-money combination will form an effective force on the right of Australian politics.

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Denis Muller

I built a maths model to simulate the World Cup a million times. Find out your team’s chances

I built a maths model to simulate the World Cup a million times. Find out your team’s chances

An expanded tournament means traditionally strong nations may not all progress as far as usual at the World Cup.

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Steven Stern

Warming winters are changing NZ’s landscapes, bringing insect pests, smaller fruit and carbon loss

Warming winters are changing NZ’s landscapes, bringing insect pests, smaller fruit and carbon loss

Warmer winters mean insect pests like wasps will likely spread further, while weedy plants and rats invade alpine zones, shrinking the refuge for...

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Cate Macinnis-Ng

A right mess: how mining, media and politics interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia

A right mess: how mining, media and politics interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia

The big question now is how this new media-politics-money combination will form an effective force on the right of Australian politics.

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Denis Muller

Australia’s huge ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit focuses on the cleanup – not human health. Why?

Australia’s huge ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit focuses on the cleanup – not human health. Why?

It’s the largest lawsuit ever brought by the Australian government. But what is the $2 billion forever chemicals case meant to achieve?

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Cameron holley

Tim Wilson’s book advocates a far more radical overhaul of our tax system than Labor’s budget

Tim Wilson’s book advocates a far more radical overhaul of our tax system than Labor’s budget

In parliament, Tim Wilson’s performative outrage overwhelms his thinking. But on the page, he is thoughtful. Why is Jim Chalmers praising his...

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Judith Brett

I used sound waves to make espresso. It could cut coffee‑brewing energy use by 75%

I used sound waves to make espresso. It could cut coffee‑brewing energy use by 75%

‘Ultrasonic espresso’ made with cold water and high-frequency sound waves uses less energy than the traditional version – and taste tests show...

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Francisco trujillo

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

Good news for renewables: southern Australia’s offshore winds will stay strong even as the climate changes

Strong, reliable winds blowing over Australia’s southern seas make offshore wind farms appealing. These winds are set to stay strong.

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Alberto meucci

A 5.3 million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean

Chinese scientists have discovered hundreds of ancient whale carcasses deep in the Diamantina Zone off the coast of Western Australia.

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Vanessa Pirotta

Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect

Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect

Women are already less likely to access the NDIS for their disabilities than men and more likely to be carers.

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Molly saunders

RISING’s international dance highlights reveal the beauty and brutality of being human

RISING’s international dance highlights reveal the beauty and brutality of being human

From Belfast’s streets to the end of the world, Oona Doherty and Florentina Holzinger delivered some of the most arresting dance works in this...

10.06.2026 8

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Angela Conquet

Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating. Here’s how we reused precious materials

Demolishing homes after climate disasters can be devastating. Here’s how we reused precious materials

Although recovering and reusing house materials takes more time, there can be big social and environmental benefits.

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Berto Pandolfo

How Silicon Valley misreads The Lord of the Rings

How Silicon Valley misreads The Lord of the Rings

For Tolkien, any place can become “Mordor”, when the desire to benefit others turns into the will to dominate them.

10.06.2026 4

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Hannah frances roux

Do mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality?

Do mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality?

NSW police will make body-worn cameras mandatory after recent controversies. But it may not solve the issues they face.

10.06.2026 2

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Michael Cain

The government is reforming child support. Here’s what’s changing – and what’s been missed

The government is reforming child support. Here’s what’s changing – and what’s been missed

One million children are meant to receive child support each year. Proposed changes will help them in some ways, but fall short of addressing big...

10.06.2026 4

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Bruce m smyth

Is milk good or bad for kids? And how much dairy do they actually need?

Is milk good or bad for kids? And how much dairy do they actually need?

If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Here’s what the...

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Nick Fuller

A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia – new study

A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia – new study

Here’s what happens when a rock from space smashes into a goldfield.

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Aaron J. Cavosie

Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election

Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election

The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a ‘disaster’ for Labor.

10.06.2026 10

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Michelle Grattan

How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.

10.06.2026 4

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Ashkan hashemi

As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic plan blockbuster launches, will it make AI giants more accountable?

As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic plan blockbuster launches, will it make AI giants more accountable?

While all eyes are on whether Elon Musk is about to become the world’s first trillionaire, there may be a hidden upside to AI giants finally facing...

10.06.2026 10

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Marta Khomyn

Climate change has already made Australians in one state much poorer, and more’s to come

Climate change has already made Australians in one state much poorer, and more’s to come

It’s time to recognise climate change for what it is. A new study shows it’s a current and ongoing threat to our standard of living.

10.06.2026 10

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Timothy Neal

Reform is hard. Albanese and Chalmers need to stay the course

Reform is hard. Albanese and Chalmers need to stay the course

The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.

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Chris Wallace

Does the body really ‘keep the score’ after trauma? How the debunked idea of ‘repressed memories’ is making a comeback

Does the body really ‘keep the score’ after trauma? How the debunked idea of ‘repressed memories’ is making a comeback

In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.

10.06.2026 10

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Andressa almeida

I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?

I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?

There are 10 quintillion insects in the world. Here’s what to do with the ones in your house.

10.06.2026 10

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Tanya Latty

Breathing two‑billion‑year old air: MONA’s Hard Core is an artistic journey through deep time

Breathing two‑billion‑year old air: MONA’s Hard Core is an artistic journey through deep time

An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in...

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Hannah Moore