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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Wayne Swan on a ‘dramatically different’ political contest
The outgoing Labor president explains why no votes can be taken for granted in a time of ‘anxiety and insecurity’.
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Why is it so hard for unis to agree on a definition of ‘antisemitism’?
Australian universities will be required to adopt definitions of racism, including antisemitism, as of next year.
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Trump wants to make daylight saving time permanent – but some fear the move would be a nightmare
The controversial bill has passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate, where it will face stiff opposition.
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Australia wants to ‘manage’ AI. What will that look like?
Hours before Albanese delivered a major speech on AI in Sydney, the US state of New York imposed a one-year pause on building new data centres.
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The Trump administration wants to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Can it?
The US State Department calls the ICC an ‘intolerable threat to US sovereignty’. And it can significantly disrupt the court’s work.
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‘Balcony solar’ and plug-in systems could help cut your energy costs. But only if rules change
New technologies could make the switch to solar more affordable for renters and apartment dwellers.
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Water pollution has long been a threat to the Great Barrier Reef – plans to fix it aren’t up to the task
There’s one big threat facing the Great Barrier Reef which Australian authorities can solve. But will they?
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From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry
The history of Argentina and England transforms every match into something more than a game – a World Cup semi-final raises the stakes even further.
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Workers are changing jobs less often. Here’s why that matters for the economy
Young workers, in particular, are affected, losing out on opportunities to advance their careers.
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Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence
Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy
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NZ’s floated social media ban for under-16s could unite two groups that rarely agree
Support for banning social media among under-16s is growing. But a closer look reveals complex questions over privacy and digital inclusion.
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From smartphones to clinics: What Indonesia can learn from Thailand’s disease tracking
Thailand has built a connected healthcare system to track people’s health even in rural villages.