Government aims to pass political donation and spending caps within a fortnight after in-principle deal with opposition
The Albanese government aims to rush through legislation within a fortnight for political donation and spending caps, after ...
Grattan on Friday: Labor will ask voters ‘who will make you better or worse off in next three years?’
Donald Trump, summit season, and a hectic end to the parliamentary year. But one issue looms bigger than all others: the ...
Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced
The new proposal is aligned with approaches in the European Union and United Kingdom – and overcomes the flaws of banning ...
Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform – and there’s more to come
As well as becoming an ‘everything app’ and a place where lies continue to flourish, X is likely to see an increase what’s ...
OzAsia festival 2024: a celebration of Asian culture and art – and what it means to be Asian-Australian
This year’s OzAsia festival’s programming continues to challenge against these old narratives, celebrating the diverse voices ...
What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?
Warmer weather is here and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s what happens when a mozzie bites and our body reacts.
ASIC’s lawsuit against Cbus has put the big super funds on notice
Australia’s corporate regulator is closely examining the way death benefit and other insurance claims are processed across ...
Nationalism is surging – changing the way companies do business overseas
Nationalist sentiment at home or abroad can influence business priorities, altering decisions on global expansion. New ...
6 things to do if your child’s weight is beyond the ideal range – and 1 thing to avoid
It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm ...
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‘Catastrophic declines’: massive data haul reveals why so many plants and animals suffer after fire
Don Driscoll received funding from the Centre for Integrative Ecology, Deakin University, and the New South Wales ...
Politics with Michelle Grattan: shadow communications minister David Coleman says misinformation legislation ‘one of the worst bills ever’
On the government's proposed misinformation and disinformation reforms, Coleman is trenchant in his criticism.
Sunspots and solar flares, created by the sun’s magnetism, can affect the Earth’s surface
The sun’s magnetic activity causes auroras, and the relationship between solar flares and auroras reveals an 11-year cycle; ...