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Trump’s US ratings drop to new record low as Democrats become clear favourites in both chambers of Congress
Trump’s net approval is below what any past president since Harry Truman had at this point in their term.
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Curious Kids: does music affect how plants grow?
Some people may think it’s nice to listen to music with their plants. But is there any truth to the idea that certain music boosts plant growth?
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September’s ozone hole was the biggest in 20 years. The warning signs appeared months ago
This spring’s ozone hole is likely to be among the top ten most severe of all time, bringing weather changes to New Zealand and Australia.
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Seasonal weather chaos just part of picture of Pacific maritime tragedies, says climatologist
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific As the Pacific Islands region reels from a series of recent maritime tragedies, a regional climatologist says it is imperative that boat operators take extra caution in a time of turbulent weather. There have been dozens of fatalities from incidents at sea in recent months in Papua New Guinea,
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Pacific media must bring remote communities into the conversation, says Rabuka
By Prishanta Sharma in Savusavu Reaching communities beyond Pacific capitals must remain at the heart of journalism as technology creates new ways for the region to share its stories, says Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Opening the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, Rabuka said the vast distances separating Pacific communities should not prevent people
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The English paid off the Vikings for almost a century. But was the Danegeld such a bad idea?
It’s easy to say now that paying the Vikings to go away ‘didn’t work’. But this obscures the fact paying off one Viking band didn’t ensure another would stop coming.
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Canada’s $1-trillion investment push promises growth — but raises questions about who benefits
The federal government is betting on tax incentives and private capital to drive growth, but questions remain over costs, oversight and who benefits.
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Canada must consider even unlikely threats — including an American invasion
Preparation is rarely wasted. Even when the scenario never materializes, the process strengthens institutions, sharpens strategic thinking, and improves readiness.
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Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout?
Australians use debit and credit cards to pay for almost three out of four payments. Here’s what will soon change for shoppers and businesses.
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Are AFL grand finals really the hardest game of the year? We checked the data
The old cliché about the Grand Final being the toughest test was true – for a while.
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Trump wants a diesel export ban. Australia would be uniquely exposed
It’s a bid to alleviate cost-of-living pressures in the US and claw back Trump’s voter base.
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Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for
According to a new survey, almost 50% of Australian workers say they are overeducated. But there are more reasons to study than getting a job.