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How ‘frustrated’ Pacific law students became catalyst for landmark UN climate vote

"Through no fault of our own, we are living with devastating tropical cyclones, flooding, biodiversity loss and sea-level rise."

How adventurous female ‘eclipse chasers’ have contributed to science in Australia

Accounts of well-known historic discoveries in astronomy might leave the impression this work was only undertaken by men.

How does the Liberal Party’s Voice policy stack up against the proposed referendum?

The key sticking point seems to be the relationship between constitutional recognition and achieving practical outcomes.

What’s behind the recent surge in Australia’s net migration – and will it last?

The new numbers have attracted attention in the media, especially in relation to the effects of large-scale migration on the labour and housing markets.

How Australia can redefine its critical minerals approach with India’s partnership

With the strategy in place, and the capital to support it, it’s now about optimising the implementation phase.

3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold

When we eat, the body needs to expend energy to digest, absorb, and metabolise the nutrients.

Australian parents want schools to teach more sex education from an earlier age

Age-appropriate consent education is mandatory as of 2023, from the first year of schooling to year 10.

May budget to boost cultural and historical institutions with $535m four-year injection

“Putting a productivity efficiency component into any funding I think is a responsible part of government and making sure we keep the budget on a sustainable footing.”

Students’ mental health a big issue for schools but are teachers part of solution?

There is little consistency in the types of mental health services provided by schools or who actually performs this role.

How I got my daughter to love India and stay close to her roots

What if she turned out like one of the culturally disconnected Indian kids who knew nothing about India, did not speak any Indian language, and did not derive any inspiration from India?

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World-first centre launched in Sydney to help cancer survivors thrive beyond treatment

Bringing together academic expertise and community connection, the Centre will lead research aimed at reshaping health systems so surviving cancer also means living well.

Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift

As Bunnings, Australia’s biggest hardware retailer starts selling tiny homes, it feels like a turning point.

Queensland man denied bail after alleged extremist material found on phone

AFP officers visited the man’s home and issued him with official information outlining the illegality of publicly displaying Nazi symbols.
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