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Ariana Grande’s appearance attracted intense scrutiny, not just genuine concern
There’s an important difference between scrutiny and concern. Here’s why this matters.
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Australia has long relied on volunteers and wildlife carers. As bird flu spreads, they will need support
Volunteers have been a mainstay of conservation in Australia. As bird flu spreads, they must be supported – and kept safe.
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Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what’s happening with Alan Jones’ trial
The trial of the former shock jock on indecent assault and sexual touching charges is taking place without a jury and in a closed court. Here’s why.
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‘I can be myself more’: what students told us about pride groups in schools
LGBTQIA+ support groups often help students feel safe and included at school. But they can be difficult to set up and sustain.
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View from The Hill: Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets
Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering, 43, who will run for the seat of Pakenham
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Clinicians are using AI scribes, but what happens to your medical data?
There’s little transparency about who has access to deeply personal medical data or how companies handle it.
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Can you really buy friendship? Behind the rise of paid social clubs
Paid social clubs promise connection with new people, with a lot of the complicated legwork handled. But here’s why they’re unlikely to fix our loneliness epidemic.
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Chores or no chores? The economic psychology of giving kids pocket money
If we do pay our kids for their chores, do we risk creating kids who care more about money than doing good deeds for their own sake?
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Australia dominated as usual, but were the new-look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?
Many believe the Glasgow Commonwealth Games saved the event from extinction. But did the scaled-down version really work?
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Will a new ‘Good Samaritan’ law really reduce drug overdose fatalities?
On its own, the Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill is no magic bullet. But it would add to an existing range of effective harm-reduction tools.
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New museum find shows nature can’t stop inventing seahorses
No one has ever seen one of these fish alive. But they are most likely still swimming in a part of the sea we hardly ever visit.
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Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?
We know more students are going to private schools, even though fees can be steep and families might need outside help to afford them.