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Federal Labor barely ahead in latest polls; Victorian Labor takes a hit but holds Mulgrave at by-election

Anthony Albanese’s net approval dropped four points to -7, while Peter Dutton’s net approval improved five points to -7.

INNOVATION

Why do only a third of assaulted nurses report it to the police?

Violence against nurses occurs in the context of violence against women, with 87.5% of Australia’s nursing workforce identifying as women.

INFOTAINMENT

Planning a trip to Phillip Island; here’s a detailed plan

Phillip Island that lies just off Australia’s southern coast is ione of the most popular day trip from Melbourne.

INNOVATION

Overwhelmed by group chat messages? You’re not alone

Generally, research suggests that the group chats people enjoy most are smaller groups with closer friends.

INNOVATION

Here is how you can spot the AI impostors

There’s also no guarantee AI faces generated by other algorithms will differ from human faces

INNOVATION

NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help

While the loss of money for any creditor is difficult, the double impact of losing wages as well as a job is particularly hard for employees.

OPINION

Australia should welcome global talent and foster multilateral research collaborations

It’s timely to ask what Australia is really seeking to secure if we are restricting the development of technologies that are critical for our country?

HEALTH

Farmers or foragers? Pre-colonial Aboriginal food production was hardly that simple

The debate has drawn in everyone from academics to Aboriginal communities invested in food futures to shock jocks claiming it is a warping of history.

OPINION

Why are my kids good around other people and then badly behaved with me?

Children’s behaviour, whether desirable or undesirable, is influenced by the consequences it produces.

OPINION

Australia’s offer of climate migration to Tuvalu residents is groundbreaking – and could be a lifeline across the Pacific

Historically, most Pacific visa programs in Australia (and the region) have been tied to labour mobility.

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27-year-old charged over alleged ‘cash for demerit points’ scheme involving 1,266 fines worth approximately $620,000

Police allege the woman advertised on social media, offering to accept other motorists’ fines and demerit points in exchange for payment.

NEWS

ASIO chief Mike Burgess warns antisemitism remains at ‘disturbing’ level, says Iran could target prominent Jewish Australians

“We still have antisemitism as a problem, and that does concern me”

INNOVATION

Indian-origin PhD researcher Jinal Parmar wins Western Sydney ‘Unsung Hero’ Award for community health work

For Parmar, the award is recognition of work that often happens quietly — through conversations, trust-building and helping people navigate the healthcare system.