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Marilyn Monroe’s final home – and the life she imagined within it
Monroe envisioned her home as a sanctuary ‘for any friends of mine who are in some kind of trouble’.
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Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings
At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Now almost three years after it was set up, the NACC continues to be rocked by internal scandals and complaints.
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Labor’s JobSeeker reforms are a welcome step – but so far, fall short of a radical rebuild
Yes, these may be ‘once-in-a-generation’ reforms. But for those ‘languishing’ in the system without the help they need, there’s much more still to be done.
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Australian scam victims could get rapid $3,000 refunds. Yet in the UK, it’s more like $160,000
The median scam in Australia last year cost $400 – so a rapid refund of up to $3,000 sounds generous. But take a closer look and it starts to look oddly low.
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Murray Valley encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here’s how to stay safe
After two people in the Northern Territory died from Murray Valley encephalitis, health authorities are warning residents and travellers to avoid mosquito bites.
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NZ Budget 2026 at a glance: follow the money here
Finance Minister Nicola Willis forecasts an earlier-than-expected return to surplus in an unsurprisingly no-frills budget.
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Jeff Bezos says poetry without rhyming is easy – but it’s not that simple
Contrary to popular belief, poetry doesn’t have to rhyme – and rhyme is not a marker of quality, or ease. Some of the world’s most famous poetry proves it.
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What is the Sex Discrimination Act and how does it protect people?
The Sex Discrimination Act is in the news following the high-profile ‘Giggle v Tickle’ court case. Here’s how the act came to be and how it works.
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Healthy soil can protect land from soaring heat. But our map shows where soil is suffering
The good news is degraded soil can regain some of its lost heat protection. We can help ‘re-insulate’ the ground with practical farming methods.
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Why do I get so tired while driving?
Driving is a complex task, neurologically speaking. Two experts explain what driving does to your brain, and how you can stay alert on the road.
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Game changers: how a rainy week led a frustrated Don Bradman to reinvent cricket
One-day internationals revolutionised cricket and remarkably, they started by accident.
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How ‘big meat’ shapes science to give steak a healthy glow up
Is meat healthy or not? The answer can depend on who funded the research, according to a new study.