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One of the world’s most important climate threats has an image problem
A key current in the Atlantic may be slowing down. But changes deep below the waves don’t generate obvious visual narratives.
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?
The search for peace in the Middle East is putting a strain on relations between the two leaders.
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Travel anxiety: five tips from major thinkers to calm your nerves
I’ve been researching the myriad triggers of travel anxiety, inspired by my own experience of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. These are my favourite tips.
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View from The Hill: Hanson gets quite a bit off off her chest when she enters the media den
Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was Hanson off the leash.
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Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in dolphins and whales are rising globally
Nowhere is safe from forever chemical pollution – not even the middle of the ocean. PFAS levels are on the rise in the world’s whales and dolphins.
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Xenophobia in South Africa: state’s complicity with gangs and vigilantes is threatening its ability to govern
The only interventions capable of disrupting xenophobia are those that lower, or ideally eliminate, its political, economic and social benefits.
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The weather bureau has just declared an El Niño. What could this mean for Australia?
Past El Niño events have coincided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.
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The US government can shut off access to AI at will. What does this mean for Australia?
The risks of depending on US-based AI models are becoming clear.
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Childcare workers have been guaranteed a pay bump. What’s the fine print?
The federal government has set aside $3.6 billion over the next two years for early educator pay. But what happens after that is not yet clear.
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The over-50s are most likely to overdose. Here’s how older people use drugs
For the first time, people aged 50–59 years make up the highest proportion of unintentional drug overdose deaths. But these aren’t just from illicit drugs.
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Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. The odds are against her
Banks is taking Netflix to court over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. But US defamation law sets a high bar for proof.
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US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again… slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.