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The suggestion follows the Israeli Defense Force’s decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.
About three months out from the Victorian state election, the five polls released since the state got a new premier all show the Coalition in front.
A new study reveals what unsustainable construction practices are costing our climate – and what must change.
On-call work doesn’t always mean responding to an emergency. But you typically have to switch into work mode very quickly – so it can be hard to...
Many women find the prime minister’s long hours relatable, but this risks normalising the gendered stereotypes many women quietly endure on a daily...
A thriving arts scene generates more money than it costs to run. But cutbacks, restructuring and stagnant budgets risk pushing many practitioners to...
A loss for Meta may force it to redesign Facebook and Instagram – and not just for US users.
A new facility in Queensland will allow researchers from academia and industry to test new ideas on a real quantum processor.
At last, we have some tax reform. We should hope this is just the start.
A new ‘born alive’ bill has been brought before federal parliament. While it won’t pass, it reveals the strategies of the growing anti-abortion push.
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.
An e-bike is a good start. But training, guided rides and social connection give people the confidence to keep using them.
Tighter regulation and careful planning will ensure our public chargers actually work.
Adding the word ‘arts’ to the Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award will give the arts sector a safety net – but the details will...
Pressure to hold the family together, visa worries and fear of social exclusion can make it harder to leave abusive relationships.
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
Francis Webb was the first Australian poet to openly discuss mental health crises and the stigmatisation of mental patients.
It’s 30 years since the All Blacks last played a test in South Africa – and only 56 years since Māori and Pacific players were first allowed to...
Storm Boy, Colin Thiele’s book set on South Australia’s Coorong bird sanctuary, has been internationally hailed as one of the few lasting...
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the terms of reference are ‘the broadest, most extensive, wide-ranging powers’. But there’s one key weakness.
As the government considers major aged-care reform, research points to how a new system could better support kaumātua and whānau.
A state-level byelection is rarely of interest to anyone outside the electorate in question. But the poll in Secret Harbour will test Pauline...
Critics say internal IDF investigations are too slow and biased, and the bar to holding soldiers accountable is far too high.
The Roblox saga is a reminder that parents can’t leave children’s online safety to platforms.
The rest of the world has already had to grapple with bird flu – and there are lessons for Australia.
Parents are worried they’re about to lose a system that works and are wondering what will actually be there when their child needs help.
Authorities in Greek and Roman times tried hard to put limits on gambling. They weren’t particularly successful.
There are lessons from the COVID pandemic about why withdrawal rules are so strict.
New research shows Question Time has increasingly focused on the prime minister, raising questions about the ‘presidentialisation’ of Australian...
The current debate risks turning into a zero-sum choice between screens and pen and paper.
Brains scans show a signature linked to a dissolved separation between the self and the world.
Compost, manure and food waste can be turned into biofertilisers made from natural materials.
Hannah’s cousin died and she didn’t have to. Wormhole investigates the dark world of alternative wellness online – and the comforts and dangers...
Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared.
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.
Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.
It’s a library’s duty to balance representing its community with providing a broad range of books – including those that may challenge or discomfort.
Do you hear ‘psychotherapy’ and imagine lying on a couch, talking about dreams? Here’s where that image comes from – and why it might be time...
A 75% cut in tobacco tax won’t make cigarettes as cheap as you might think. Here’s what really helps smokers in a cost of living crisis.
How the AFL handles complaints of sexual assault sends a message to women and girls.
For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.
If this new development – designed to show if a text is AI-generated – sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is.
A recent ruling suggests that if used well, AI offers an opportunity to improve access to justice. Courts and tribunals will have to perform a careful...
A new study showed that for people who were susceptible to psychosis, cannabis use in their 30s was associated with an earlier onset of psychosis by...
Australians love a holiday, but are increasingly making travel plans around unpredictable weather.
It’s increasingly rare for us to respectfully disagree these days. Book clubs invite us to do just that – while making time for a good read.
You may have never consciously noticed a match cut before, yet this simple editing technique completely transforms how we experience a film.
The way we classify humanity’s ancient relatives is a mess. But there’s a simple fix.
From scary headlines to recycled eruption videos, new research reveals how common misconceptions can fuel misinformation about volcanoes.
We risk replacing genuine knowledge with “work slop”.