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OPINION

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that stops the nation”.

OPINION

How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately

We actually know very little about very young children in Australia who develop problematic sexual behaviours.

OPINION

Unpaid ‘women’s work’ is worth $427 billion, new research shows

That’s equivalent to around one-third of gross domestic product – and is mostly contributed by women.

OPINION

Are you finishing Year 12? Here’s how to avoid a post-school slump

You have been building up to the end of school for years, then there is the intensity and pressure of exams and festivities of formals and graduation ceremonies. And then suddenly, it’s all over.

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Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

After a delayed start, a new Support at Home program will begin on November 1 2025.

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Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity

The immediate trigger issue was the government’s refusal to release a report by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs into jobs for mates.

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Higher than expected inflation report dashes hopes for further RBA rate cuts

The consumer price index was the last major piece of data before the Reserve Bank meeting on Melbourne Cup day.

OPINION

Kiran Desai’s first novel in nearly 20 years is shortlisted for the Booker. Last time, she won it

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny has multiple narrative strands, but they don’t overtake its central story, nor its central question.

OPINION

Labor has huge lead in a South Australian poll, 5 months from the election

Despite Labor’s dominance, the state government had net negative ratings from -32 to -42 for its handling of housing, the algal bloom, hospital ramping and cost of living.

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Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout

It’s a much easier process – but also likely to be a much smaller payment.

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