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Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far
The two deadly earthquakes happened just 39 seconds apart, but were seismologically distinct.
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Bougainville sets out full three-stage proposal for independence by 2030
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has formally outlined its final position on its political future, proposing a three-stage pathway towards self-government and eventual independence. President Ishmael Toroama presented its position to the independent facilitator who is overseeing the joint technical consultations between the ABG and the Papua New Guinea
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The final IS-linked woman is returning to Australia. It’s the safest outcome for everyone
The government has granted the woman and her child a permit to come home, having previously tried to block their return. It will now be easier to manage any threats.
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Copland Dance Episodes: Americana music, contemporary dance and the Australian Ballet
In Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes, dancers of The Australian Ballet move through 22 episodes to music by legendary American composer Aaron Copland.
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WA police are scanning faces in public – and the law is not ready for the consequences
Western Australia’s police are now scanning faces in real time. The technology works – roughly. The laws to govern it do not yet exist.
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Lucy Guerin’s greatest legacy is she made her contemporary dance company more than herself
Lucy Guerin will step down as artistic director of Lucy Guerin Inc, one of the most important and best-resourced contemporary dance companies in the country.
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Yes, the tax debate has been unedifying at times. But it shows reform working as it should in a democracy
Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.
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Can you take last-minute sick leave or time off to watch the Socceroos? Here’s what the law says
A workplace law expert explains what your rights are – and whether employers who suspect people of not being sick can ask for a medical certificate.
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Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party
Two teals, no leader- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch their new party.
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Why the Paraguay match will define the Socceroos’ World Cup
As Australia prepares to take on Paraguay, it’s clear a group-stage match rarely carries such decisive weight.
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Saige England: Praise for Australia’s Jewish Council but NZ’s council is hasbara propaganda campaign
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Good on the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) for its submission to the Royal Commission. The New Zealand Jewish Council is so very different to the Jewish Council in Australia. The latter has far larger numbers and more clout, over there at least. The NZ Jewish Council has clout and applies
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In an exhibition tracing 1,500 years of art, Vishnu’s avatars offer tonic for our times
Avatar: Forms of Vishnu at the Art Gallery of New South Wales presents 200 artworks spanning 1,500 years, from international and Australian collections.