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Grattan on Friday: an embattled government tells Australians the pain they feel won’t end any time soon
Chalmers and Labor face some hard choices to try to curb inflation while the electorate’s mood worsens
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Grok can launch a thousand ships – but this AI remake of the Odyssey can’t make us feel
Why can AI create a passable landscape for a few seconds, but fail to capture a fully fledged world, make characters look lifelike or tell a story that moves us?
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Is high-speed rail generally safe? What can Australia learn from Spain’s accident?
Rail travel, including high-speed rail, generally has an excellent safety record – better than travelling by car.
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Israel election by the numbers: who might form the next government?
A who’s who of Israeli politicians who could feature in the next government.
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Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled
Researchers across the southern hemisphere have observed fewer migrating whales and more entanglements.
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Mortgage holders aren’t alone in paying for rate hikes. Here’s how the RBA spreads the pain
Higher interest rates slow the economy in many different ways.
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Israel has voted, but what comes next? Dissecting a messy ballot and coalition-building process
With no clear majority for the ruling coalition or main opposition bloc, working out who will form the next government could take months.
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What would happen if the internet went down?
It’s impossible to turn off the entire internet, but it’s still a good idea to be prepared for online services to be disrupted.
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Victorian state election: what’s at stake for treaty and Indigenous self-determination?
Victoria has made significant progress in advancing Indigenous rights. However, those achievements sit precariously as the state heads to an election on November 28.
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Can a new government solve NZ’s local council crisis? Why a royal commission could help
Local government has experienced massive upheaval over the past years, but the big financial and infrastructural challenges remain. A new blueprint is needed.
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Climate change is killing the plants of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa. Aṉangu traditional owners are concerned
Extreme temperatures combined with withering drought mean plants and animals on Aṉangu land are struggling to bounce back.
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Private equity is buying up more methadone clinics. Access to the lifesaving drug isn’t getting easier.
Despite acquiring more than one-third of U.S. methadone clinics, private equity has not significantly expanded methadone availability.