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Domestic violence isn’t a ‘two-way street’. The evidence shows it’s gendered and often deadly
Pauline Hanson’s comments amount to misinformation that risks stopping people from seeking help. Here are some of the facts.
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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever
Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.
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How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms
Scientists and authorities are increasingly calling for help from citizen scientists to track species and changes.
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China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?
Chatbots that relieve loneliness have a major downside, and we must safeguard against it.
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OpenAI’s models autonomously hacked a tech startup. It signals a seismic shift in cybersecurity
OpenAI described the attack as “unprecedented”.
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The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system
Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they won’t restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with the US.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Paul Kelly on why Albanese is ‘misunderstood’ and Taylor needs to stay
In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australian’s editor-at-large says he has ‘never seen a crisis’ like the one facing the Liberal Party today.
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More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.
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New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new
Christening the new interisland ferries Kupe and Cook is a reminder that what we name things matters, shaping our sense of ourselves over time.
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Nauru’s government announces plans for embassy in Israel
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific Nauru’s government has announced plans to set up an embassy in Israel. The government said Cabinet had endorsed the deployment of a scoping mission to Israel, to assess the diplomatic, operational, and logistical requirements to establish the embassy. “A diplomatic presence in Israel will serve as an essential platform
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80-million-year-old snake fossil sheds light on why lizards lost their limbs and started slithering
Snakes lost their limbs millions of years ago to become undulating, scaly tubes of muscles. Scientists are finally figuring out why.
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How telehealth is fuelling a surge in ADHD scripts in a business model that benefits the rich
Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.