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Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

A new report reveals that in the two weeks prior to the 2025 federal election, almost two-thirds (60%) of adults reported coming across election misinformation. Only 19% didn’t come across it and 21% were unsure.

Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?

Some media outlets have claimed there is a “terrifying crime wave” in Melbourne that is leaving residents and tourists running scared.

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Athletes and celebrities have promoted gluten-free eating as the secret to better health and performance.

The world must come together to secure pandemic therapeutics

The Lancet Commission on the Future of Health by 2050 estimates a close to 30% risk that an infectious threat causing over one million deaths will occur within five years.

A Supreme Court showdown looms for Trump’s tariffs. Will it limit presidential power?

Trump has been claiming vast powers, at the expense of other branches of government, on the grounds of various “emergencies”.

A government review wants schools to respond to bullying complaints within 2 days. Is this fair? What else do we need?

The review calls for school cultures that prioritise empathy and kindness – two of the key priorities in our current national education declaration.

9 ways to help your brain and boost your memory during exam season

No doubt, students will be spending time memorising notes and revising past lessons.

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

Not only is this performance well above One Nation’s recent election results, but it is high enough to challenge the Greens as Australia’s third-largest party in polling terms.

Kho Kho Australia partners with Australian Masters Games to showcase inclusive sport

Kho Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport in which two sides contend against each other in the art of chasing and tagging opponents within a given area.

What a surprise spike in the unemployment rate means for interest rates and the economy

Official labour force data released on Thursday shows that in the month to September, Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped from 4.3% to 4.5%.

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