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Why the story of urchin barrens and kelp forests is more complex than we thought
Sea urchins eat kelp – but new research shows their diets and relationships with kelp forests are more complex than commonly thought.
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for September 17, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 17, 2026.
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Migration changes to hit students’ families and working holiday makers
The long awaited overhaul of the migration system comes as new figures show Net Overseas Migration continuing to decline.
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Australia’s social cohesion, far-right astroturfers and the Bondi Royal Commission
Right-wing astroturfers were given a platform at the Bondi Royal Commission, their history concealed and their testimony uncontested. Wendy Bacon reveals what the Commissioners ignored for Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon The last hearing block of Australia’s Bondi Royal Commission focused on social cohesion, defined as the “national consensus in support of democracy,
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Unlikely political bedfellows team up against Albanese over staff
While they wouldn’t normally be caught dead together, Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le have held a joint press conference to take aim at the prime minister.
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What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students
The numbers that show Indigenous students ‘behind’ their non-Indigenous peers are accurate. But they only tell part of the story.
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Travelling with kids: how can you minimise jet lag with your little ones?
Travelling with kids isn’t easy and jet lag can be particularly painful. There are ways to make it easier.
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Will El Niño send food prices soaring this summer?
This year’s El Niño is likely to be the strongest on record. That would boost some fruit supplies – but it could also push up wheat, sugar and beef prices.
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This sponge has holes. Some find that truly disgusting
Trypophobia is more than an internet meme. It is a genuine psychological experience that can range from mild discomfort to significant distress.
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An opt-out system for AI companies to access creative works doesn’t gel with Australia’s copyright laws. Here’s why
What’s at play is investment from big AI companies versus the long-term interests of Australian creatives.
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Why do some robots feel creepy? We deliberately built one to find out
Why do some people perceive a robot as ‘creepy’ while others don’t? It seems our response to these increasingly common non-human companions is highly subjective.
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Is Australia’s ‘voracious’ illicit drug use behind organised crime violence? It’s complicated
The escalation of organised crime violence could be due to a multitude of reasons – including illicit drug consumption.