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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.
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Soursob weed is a persistent curse – but it can be beaten. Here’s how
When it comes to a battle of persistence between a weed and a human, the weed will win most of the time. That is one of the things that makes a weed a weed.
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‘I don’t even know what things are going to look like in the next five years’: young Australians on growing up in a world in crisis
In this study, interviewees saw clear connections between the psychological, economic, social and political aspects of their lives.
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Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself
Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.
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The NAPLAN fine print we missed: the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students is growing
This gap was already a problem before the latest data. But the most recent results show how things are getting worse.
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‘Climate whiplash’ is not simply a buzzword, but a symptom of a warming planet
This term describes dramatic swings between different kinds of extreme weather.
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These 5 charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us – and why we still need the grid
Home batteries and rooftop solar have become enormously popular. But while powerful, these technologies won’t let us get rid of the grid.
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Kids are being detained in police custody, in facilities never designed for them
When children are denied bail, they’re often taken to police watch houses. But these don’t have the staff or facilities to keep children safe and well.