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Will the government’s online gambling advertising legislation ever eventuate? Don’t bet on it
The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?
Scientists discover how to “switch off” a known driver of prostate and other cancers
Yes, Australia needs new homes – but they must be built to withstand disasters in a warmer world
More than half of Australia’s homes were built before fire standards came in. Here are 5 ways to retrofit them
More dry lightning in Tasmania is sparking bushfires – challenging fire fighters and land managers
New experiments finally prove a long-forgotten theory about how quantum particles spin
AI-generated journalism falls short of audiences’ expectations: report
Fish and chips shouldn’t come with a catch: how Australia can keep illegal seafood off our plates
YouTube hosts a lot of garbage – but the government is right to let kids keep watching it
With just 5 years to go, the world is failing on a vital deal to halt biodiversity loss
Generative AI is already being used in journalism – here’s how people feel about it
Parliament has passed landmark election donation laws. They may be a ‘stich up’ but they also improve Australia’s democracy
Parliament passes landmark election donation laws. They may be a ‘stich up’ but they also improve Australia’s democracy
Want to make sure you don’t swelter in your next home? Check these 12 features before you rent or buy
Short-term politics keeps stalling long-term fixes. This bill offers a way forward
Heads vs tails? A simple coin flip can be enough to change how we treat others
Antarctic research has long been hamstrung by reliance on one icebreaker and sporadic funding. That might be about to change
Tiny splendid peacock spiders have the fastest known jump among their kin – new study
Hate speech on X surged for at least 8 months after Elon Musk takeover – new research
A new report card shows inequality in Australia isn’t as bad as in the US – but we’re headed in the wrong direction
Nocturnal basking and deep diving may not be enough to keep crocodiles cool in a warming world
Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both
Packing Punch For Phage Therapy
Is Elon Musk taking over the US government? Here’s how ‘state capture’ works – and why we should be concerned
Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like
A fierce tussle over a Northern Territory river reveals Australia’s stark choice on water justice
Australia improves on global corruption rankings, but there is still work to be done
Byelections show Labor is in trouble in Victoria – but how much will Peter Dutton benefit?
Do men and women agree on how easy it is for each other to find a job or a date?
Is Darwin a ‘forgotten literary capital?’: New project to bring the city into national literary spotlight
Where should we look for new metals that are critical for green energy technology? Volcanoes may point the way
Climate impacts are forcing people from their homes. When, how and why do they have valid refugee claims?
AI is being used in social services – but we must make sure it doesn’t traumatise clients
Choking during sex: many young people mistakenly believe it can be done safely, our study shows
Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is ‘mixed at best’
We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home – so how are some still doing it anyway?
It’s official: Australia’s ocean surface was the hottest on record in 2024
What’s the difference between climate and weather models? It all comes down to chaos
‘Serious concerns’: national assessment reveals rivers flowing into the Great Barrier Reef are getting more polluted
Emergency response beacons can cut drownings at the beach – but 72% of people haven’t heard of them
Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests
Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details
Bees count from left to right just like some humans, apes and birds – new research
Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works
Supersonic jets are making a comeback – but despite the hype, don’t expect to book yet
World-first database unlocks the secrets of Antarctica’s many species