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Updating Darwin: biologists are returning to an older theory to explain anomalies in evolution
To make sense of some characteristics that species exhibit from birth, you have to turn to an old discredited theory known as Lamarckism.
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After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil?
Australian unions, representing around 1.6 million workers, are about to get two new leaders. Here’s what changed in the past decade and the challenges ahead.
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Batteries are getting cheaper while gas gets pricier. Here’s why
The battery boom is accelerating Australia’s shift away from gas.
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Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long and urgent to-do list – and 4 months until an election
If the new premier cannot unify his party and present a clear path forward, Labor will struggle to convince voters it deserves a fourth term.
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Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat
Let’s unpack how interest rates actually work. Then try the RBA’s quiz to see how well you understand the economy.
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The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped
Some aspects of the voluntary assisted dying process, such as eligibility assessments, can’t be discussed by phone or video conference.
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Trump is sowing fear over Cuba, terrorism and the ‘radical left’. This is what could come next
The links between Cuba and espionage and terror operations in the US are spurious. Yet, they give Trump the pretext to take action against his enemies.
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Thinking of posting pictures of your child online? Ask these 4 questions first
Parents, schools and clubs can regularly post images of children to social media. But doing so deserves more thought than it gets.
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How the ‘Big Build’ corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier
Allegations of bikie and criminal infiltration into Victoria’s massive infrastructure program have dogged the premier for months.
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US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in
Enrichment is key to any country’s nuclear ambitions. The US-Saudi deal is unclear where matters rest on that issue.
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NZ has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self-certification make it better or worse?
Building defects and rework silently drain millions from construction budgets. Catching those mistakes earlier could be key to faster builds and cheaper homes.
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Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?
ISIS’ extremist tenets often appeal to second-generation Muslim immigrants in Europe and the US.