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The Fly at 40: why Cronenberg’s grotesque classic remains his most affecting film
David Cronenberg’s The Fly remains a grotesque yet deeply moving tale of transformation, technology and what it means to lose your humanity.
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How to enjoy the solar eclipse safely
Eclipse glasses, a colander or two pieces of card can all help you watch the 12 August eclipse safely. Ordinary sunglasses cannot.
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Coalition would set Net Overseas Migration at about 180,000 – Bragg
Senator Bragg spoke about his views on housing, taxation, immigration and the economy in an address to the National Press Club
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Why Trump’s MMR vaccine order is the latest public health disaster, with effects set to last years
Trump’s latest executive order is set to lead to delayed vaccinations, falling coverage and a resurgence of diseases once brought under control.
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The experience of tickling and ticklishness is the same across cultures: new research
More than 98% of people have been tickled. But scientists still don’t understand why we do it
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Massive Attack deliver history lesson on K-pop’s roots in political protest
The lyrics of a famous Korean pop song, covered by Massive Attack during recent shows, express frustration with the establishment and with political hypocrisy.
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Luxon survives. But why do National and Labour both struggle with effective leadership?
Both major parties have had a revolving door of leaders. What is it about modern politics that makes the job so challenging – and are others doing any better?
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Trump’s net approval is near record low, with Democrats favoured to gain control of Congress at midterms
The US president’s approval rating is well below other past presidents at this point in their terms.
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People with psychosocial disability from mental illness will lose out from tightened NDIS eligibility
Symptoms and impacts may fluctuate and it can be difficult to show you’ve tried other treatments.
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Would you throw away brand new clothes? Retailers in Europe are now banned from destroying unsold stock
Every year, thousands of tonnes of unsold clothing go to landfill. Australia could learn from the EU model.
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High school students are planning to protest tomorrow. This is how they can stay safe
If this is your first protest, it is normal to feel nervous, excited, proud, or uncertain – sometimes all at once.
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From Monday, food delivery workers will get minimum hourly pay. Here’s why it matters
Will prices rise to cover better pay and standards? Yes, almost certainly. But it also means your next food delivery can come with a side of a little less guilt.