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Does exercise help you lose weight?

There have been many studies over the past 70 years examining the role exercise plays in weight management.

How schools and parents should talk about vaping

E-cigarettes or “vapes” are battery-powered devices that resemble metal pens, USBs, watches, or other small box-like objects.

The beginning of the end for PNG press freedom?

The Papua New Guinean (PNG) government’s new media legislation proposed in March is drawing a comparison with Fiji’s punitive media act.

How the world’s oldest known meteorite impact structure changed the chemistry of Earth’s crust

Meteorite impacts appear to come and go in a 200 million year cycle over the course of Earth’s history.

Should I put more money into my super?

The basic idea behind super is you set aside a portion of your pay over your working life, so you can build up a nest egg to see you through your retirement years.

New Research shows healthy black-throated finch populations at the Carmichael mine

“Queenslanders can be confident we are mining in a way that is responsible and protects the environment so we can continue to create local jobs and business opportunities for generations.”

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.

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Deeming refuses to apologise to Guy after ‘headlock’ complaint dismissed by police

She maintained that, from her perspective, the physical contact was unexpected, unwelcome, painful and caused her fear and confusion.

Uber Eats driver’s heartbreaking 5am sight sparks concern for working families

Every child deserves a safe and happy childhood, not long nights sitting in cars while their parents work.

‘Monoculture’ brings down Pauline Hanson’s popularity, as One Nation takes hit in latest poll

Her net approval rating has dropped to -10, a fall of 10 points since the previous poll. That is the largest movement among the major political figures measured in the survey
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