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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?
The federal government has set aside $3.6 billion over the next two years for early educator pay. But what happens after that is not yet clear.
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The over-50s are most likely to overdose. Here’s how older people use drugs
For the first time, people aged 50–59 years make up the highest proportion of unintentional drug overdose deaths. But these aren’t just from illicit drugs.
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Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. The odds are against her
Banks is taking Netflix to court over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. But US defamation law sets a high bar for proof.
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US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again… slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.
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The Iran peace deal must demand the release of Narges Mohammadi and other prisoners of conscience
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.
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Your AI habit is wasting precious resources. Here’s how to use it responsibly
We know not to leave lights on all day. We also know not to run an air conditioner with windows open. We need a similar mindset for AI.
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NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall
Among 16 comparable countries, no other country has shrunk its public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP to the extent New Zealand has.
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Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked – it’s a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
Who was the ‘real’ Robin Hood – community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales in pubs have long disagreed.
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Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining
Meanwhile, the Allan government is in trouble in Victoria ahead of November’s state election.
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How do beta blocker heart drugs actually work for anxiety?
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.
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Screening all 3- and 4-year-olds for developmental delay makes sense. But diagnosing autism is different
As part of the Thriving Kids program, Victoria plans to screen three- and four-year olds for developmental delay before they get to kinder and school.
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‘Every day I think about money’: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
Getting into uni isn’t the only challenge. Students also need to be able to afford to stay.