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Thinking about life inside: how performance is creating space for a discussion of crime and punishment
People in prison may be uniquely placed to rethink justice and morality.
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The way Australia taxes gas production is stuck in the past – this is why companies aren’t paying their fair share
The existing tax fails to capture a fair share of our vast gas exports.
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Drought, water shortages and crop failures: how does the medieval warm period compare with today?
Monks wrote chronicles about the devastating heat of the 13th century, and detail what happened.
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Britain’s quarter century: Blair, populism and the battle over human rights
How the political debate has shifted in the last 25 years.
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Ukraine war: inside the longstanding conflict between politicians and military commanders
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has just dismissed both his defence minister and commander-in-chief.
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Grattan on Friday: One Nation’s spectre hangs over Labor national conference
Labor National Conference kicked off in Adelaide, with much fanfare and unity but without some of the tougher debates of old.
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Domestic violence isn’t a ‘two-way street’. The evidence shows it’s gendered and often deadly
Pauline Hanson’s comments amount to misinformation that risks stopping people from seeking help. Here are some of the facts.
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Will cough lozenges, syrups or medicated hot drinks make my cough go away?
Two pharmacy experts explain why you may actually find more relief from what’s in your kitchen cupboard than on pharmacy shelves.
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Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises
The Reserve Bank will be closely watching these job trends, along with upcoming inflation data, ahead of its August rate announcement.
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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever
Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.
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How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms
Scientists and authorities are increasingly calling for help from citizen scientists to track species and changes.
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‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed
This never-before observed behaviour can tell us a lot about whale intelligence.