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Could the White Australia Party succeed in challenging its ban?
Whatever the outcome, it will be far more consequential than the existence of the White Australia Party.
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Strong is the New Pretty: Suzie Miller’s new play celebrates the women who fought for a place in AFL
The esteemed playwright offers a funny and thought-provoking look at how the AFL women’s competition became a reality.
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Even if it doesn’t form government, the far-right AfD has shaken Germany’s political establishment to the core
Voters in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt punished the major parties for their handling of the cost-of-living crisis.
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Australia’s social media ban has an enforcement problem. These new laws aim to fix it
The government is returning to some unfinished business: strengthening its social media age restrictions.
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Are jumping castles safe? An amusement ride safety expert explains
Here’s what inflatable operators are supposed to do – and where the risks arise.
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Australia has a housing shortage. So why are Bathla and other home builders collapsing?
Until we do more to tackle the causes of high construction company insolvencies, we’ll keep seeing more headlines about builders going bust.
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Telling a young child they are ‘smart’ seems like a good idea. New research shows how it could encourage them to cheat
A study found 5-year-olds were more likely to cheat on a task after researchers told they were smart.
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Feeling angry? Don’t blow off steam. Try these tips instead
You might be tempted to go for a run to control your anger. But that can make things worse. Here’s what the evidence tells us actually works.
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Gas from the Beetaloo Basin will only pour fuel on the climate change fire
Gas is now flowing from the vast – and controversial – fossil fuel project.
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Investments promising social or environmental benefits need tougher anti-greenwashing rules
Australia and New Zealand should introduce a mandatory impact-risk statement for funds making explicit claims about their environmental or social impacts.
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5,500 sheep were stolen from a remote farm. But most farm crime remains hidden
The alleged theft of thousands of sheep in Queensland shows how difficult it can be to detect and prevent farm crime.
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One quarter of Australian kids are ‘developmentally vulnerable’ when they start school. Quality childcare can catch them up
Children who are developmentally behind do not have the thinking, social and emotional skills needed for learning and getting along with their peers.