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Winston Peters says ‘diversity is disunity’ – what does the evidence tell us?
From business and government to sport and entire populations, research tends to show gender, ethnic and linguistic diversity improves performance.
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What can a century-old Kuomintang building tell us about Australia?
The heritage listing of the former KMT headquarters in Sydney’s Chinatown invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about immigration, Australian identity and history
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Does Australia have a problem with wrongful convictions? It’s time we got serious about finding out
There are, without doubt, wrongfully convicted prisoners in Australian jails. We need a reliable system for finding them and referring them for appeal.
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A plan exists for a fairer and healthier food system. Which party policies align best?
The Public Health Advisory Committee put forward five recommendations for improving NZ’s food system. We compared it with party policy ahead of the election.
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Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a ‘terrorist organisation’.
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Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
Israelis will soon vote for or against another Netanyahu government. The election outcome alone will not provide Israel with a solution to Hamas in Gaza.
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A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Dengue is common in tropical destinations popular with Australian travellers such as Bali, India and Thailand.
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Companies that get hacked face stricter laws than firms unleashing rogue AI. We can fix that
Just as car makers have to report and pay to fix faulty airbags, AI companies should be legally responsible for their faulty products.
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The High Court looked at coal climate emissions overseas. But what about emissions at home?
Debate about climate pollution from Australian coal mines is focused overseas. But emissions released at home matter, too.
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Some Australian research funding is now a lottery. And that’s actually good news
Leaving some funding decisions up to luck can save everybody time and effort – and help understand what the funding actually does.
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Are you a creature or a machine? How to live in ecological community in a time of AI
As we are bombarded with apocalyptic headlines about the future of artificial intelligence, the writer, farmer and environmentalist Wendell Berry can help bring us back to our earthly community.
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Looking for work as a disabled person? Recognize your strengths and find an accessible workplace
Disabled job seekers bring valuable skills to work. Here’s how to recognize those strengths, assess employers and advocate for accessible workplaces.