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The John Lewis Christmas ad captures the deep need for grandmothers
Science shows that being closely involved in each other’s lives protects grandparents against isolation and helps kids flourish.
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JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict
The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.
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View from The Hill: an over-committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game
The PM will devote Monday to chair meetings on the mid-December budget update before flying off again for the COP summit in Turkey.
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Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test
The One Nation leader’s case is among a slew of cases the High Court will deal with in coming months on freedom of political communication.
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Justice, accountability, more questions: what Russell Brand’s guilty verdict means for victim-survivors
Is it really justice when the legal process is itself so often the source of further harm?
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US voters lashed out at data centres. What does that mean for Australia’s AI ambitions?
Community pushback against data centre developments is starting to have big political effects.
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The worse climate change gets, the harder it becomes to stop it
Climate breakdown could undermine the social trust, political cooperation and financial resources needed to tackle it – new research shows how this might play out.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Business chief urges government to use more means testing
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
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Born in Aussie or NZ, playing for the Pacific: the startling demographics of the Rugby League World Cup
A delve into the Rugby League World Cup’s demographic data reveals a story about family ties, migration and opportunity across the ocean.
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Spot a baby bird on the ground? Don’t be tempted to bird-nap it
Young fledgling birds need time to learn to fly and forage themselves.
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Humidity can make heatwaves more dangerous. It’s time to warn Australians about this threat
When it’s humid, it’s hard to shed heat by sweating. That’s why humidity can make heatwaves much more dangerous.
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NZ election eve poll watch: right’s lead slipping with Opportunity still the wild card
With a day till the election, final polls show a left shift but the right still in front – with the Opportunity Party’s fate still a decisive factor.