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View from The Hill: would a ‘party of independents’ be a contradiction in terms?
The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system.
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Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’
Neale Daniher has lost his brave fight against motor neurone disease, but his legacy will live on.
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Many biofuels haven’t panned out. Could algae make the clean diesel and aviation fuel Australia needs?
Algae species can grow remarkably fast and produce oil able to be turned into diesel or aviation fuel.
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Nuclear powers are expanding their arsenals instead of disarming. Australia doesn’t have to be complicit in this
A recent conference to review the most comprehensive nuclear weapons treaty fell flat due to ‘aggressive diplomatic’ tactics.
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First video of immune cells eating live skin cancer in real time
Cells called macrophages can devour living cancer cells – and may hold the key for successful treatment.
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Australia is forcing Chinese investors out of rare-earths projects. That creates other risks
Australia has to ensure it can build and run these expensive projects without Chinese investors’ participation.
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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.