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Newspaper space for political cartoons is shrinking – but we need these artists as much as ever
The cartooning industry is still struggling to adapt to the 21st century media business model.
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Australia’s childcare system is full of ‘churn’ – this isn’t good for quality or safety
A new report shows how common it is for daycare centres to change owners. The sector also has high staff turnover and relatively low pay.
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How do instant heat packs work? A chemist explains
From slowly rusting iron to quick crystals, heat packs and hand warmers use simple but clever chemistry to keep you toasty.
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Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability
History suggests that without legal and moral accountability, reconciliation and durable peace will remain elusive.
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Yet another CFMEU royal commission won’t solve much until we learn from the past
A royal commission focused on individual criminality may not address the underlying conditions that allowed corruption to flourish.
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New study shows there’s a growing constituency reshaping Australian politics: renters
Renters account for an increasingly larger share of the adult population. Research analysing more than 25 years of voting data shows what this means politically.
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Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
Extreme fire conditions converged in suburban neighborhoods built into the forests, shrubland and grasslands and quickly spread.
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A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke-point workaround and widening shipping risks
The ongoing war in Iran has created an expanding zone of risk for shipping, including for Saudi Arabia’s strategy of redirecting oil exports away from Hormuz.
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Invasive rats are stopping small mammals from returning to Madagascar’s regenerating forests – study
Lemurs and other native animals are rare in recovering forests.
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Britain’s quarter century: shrinking families, ethnic tensions and queer winners and losers
The changing face of demographics, immigration, social attitudes and LGBTQ+ politics.
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What Gabon’s rating downgrade tells us about how sovereign credit worthiness is judged
Sovereign creditworthiness is interpreted and reassessed through several overlapping evaluations.
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Climate-related ‘silent adaptation’ coping strategies are going beyond official directives
At local level, many grassroots initiatives are cropping up to tackle unforeseen climate-related events, but improvising and instinctive ways of working are often overlooked in public policy.