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When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research
For women in war zones, heritage sites can go beyond worship and history. They are places of gendered socialising.
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Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well: new research
Growing old isn’t always easy. But new research suggests staying curious and social may help you age well.
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The Enhanced Games, or ‘steroid Olympics’, are on. They pose risks for athletes and those watching
New research dispels many of the myths Enhanced Games organisers are sprouting.
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The push for a smaller public service risks coming at a larger cost for New Zealanders
The government’s sweeping overhaul assumes AI, restructuring and job cuts can deliver a leaner, more efficient state. That is far from certain.
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Nuns have always sat between freedom and control. Now they’re in the social media spotlight
Catholic nuns and religious sisters are gaining new visibility in digital spaces. These contemporary self-representations are connected to a complicated history.
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Screening Indigenous people for this heart condition at 55 can prevent strokes and save lives
Indigenous people have a far higher risk of early stroke than non-Indigenous people. It’s often caused by atrial fibrillation, which may not have any symptoms.
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To avoid future road, rail and renewable blowouts costing billions, Australia needs these 3 big fixes
From Snowy Hydro to Inland Rail, projects get announced early, then costs soar tens of billions higher. Yet there are proven ways to stop that happening.
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27% of Australian students now have an adjustment for disability at school. Why are we seeing this growth?
New data shows more than one quarter of Australian students receive a disability adjustment. This is up from 18% in 2015.
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India is a ‘country of countries’ – NZ business needs a regional strategy to make the trade deal work
Despite the promise of “1.4 billion potential customers”, India is a vast and complex market. No pan-India strategy can substitute for careful, focused planning.
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Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to roll them out fast and fairly
Australia’s 20 million domestic cars – and almost all heavier vehicles – will eventually be electric. We need to prepare for this.
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Australia has a problem with migration. The Liberals’ policy approach will do nothing to fix it
There are growing tensions in Australia’s migration policy. So far, the Albanese government has not tackled it - but the Liberals’ approach will not solve it either.
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Kids need to play — and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access
If we want cities where all children can thrive, we need to create conditions where play is part of daily life, not something that must be scheduled or purchased.