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Australia’s vast Nullarbor Plain hides deep caves that can teach us about alien worlds
It might appear featureless, but one of the world’s largest limestone regions hides a remarkable underground world.
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Why AI consciousness could become the next great societal divide
Ideally, experts should guide this debate. Unfortunately, they disagree too.
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Houthi offensive in Yemen adds to fear that Iran war could escalate into a wider global conflict
Recent events in Yemen could drag Saudi Arabia into the conflict.
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Life just got tougher for international students under new visa rules. Why is this group being targeted?
The federal government will make it harder for international students to bring their families with them to Australia, among other changes.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Matt Canavan on why One Nation is ‘not really compatible’ as a Coalition partner
The Nationals leader said he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to beat the Labor government – including not ruling out a move to the lower house before the next election.
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Grattan on Friday: Burke delivers overdue migration baby, but is it sturdy enough to withstand the critics?
Tony Burke was late to announce the government’s migration policy which will be wedged between those who think the changes don’t go far enough and critics who believe they’re draconian.
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Why the story of urchin barrens and kelp forests is more complex than we thought
Sea urchins eat kelp – but new research shows their diets and relationships with kelp forests are more complex than commonly thought.
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Migration changes to hit students’ families and working holiday makers
The long awaited overhaul of the migration system comes as new figures show Net Overseas Migration continuing to decline.
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Unlikely political bedfellows team up against Albanese over staff
While they wouldn’t normally be caught dead together, Pauline Hanson, Fatima Payman and Dai Le have held a joint press conference to take aim at the prime minister.
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What major tests like PISA and NAPLAN get wrong about Indigenous students
The numbers that show Indigenous students ‘behind’ their non-Indigenous peers are accurate. But they only tell part of the story.
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Travelling with kids: how can you minimise jet lag with your little ones?
Travelling with kids isn’t easy and jet lag can be particularly painful. There are ways to make it easier.
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Will El Niño send food prices soaring this summer?
This year’s El Niño is likely to be the strongest on record. That would boost some fruit supplies – but it could also push up wheat, sugar and beef prices.