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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
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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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Keith Rankin Opinion – Modern Media as Unintended Propaganda
Yesterday morning I listened to John Cambell (RNZ) interviewing an Iranian-born New Zealander, who came to Australia as a refugee 42 years ago, and subsequently moved on to New Zealand.
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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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Veteran activist John Minto gets $10,000 from NZ police after unlawful pro-Palestine arrest
By Keiller MacDuff of RNZ Police have paid $10,000 to veteran activist John Minto after he was unlawfully arrested and pepper-sprayed at a pro-Palestinian protest in Christchurch in 2024. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) last year found Minto’s arrest was unlawful and an officer used excessive and unjustified force. The payout follows negotiations between