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Why do I get so anxious after drinking? Here’s the science behind ‘hangxiety’

A hangover is the body’s way of recovering after drinking alcohol, bringing with it a range of symptoms.

Queensland election signals both major parties accept pumped hydro and the renewable energy transition as inevitable

ANU’s RE100 Group has published global atlases of about 800,000 potential pumped hydro sites.

Stalking rates in Australia are still shockingly high – one simple strategy might help

The ABS has conducted similar surveys roughly every five years since 2005, which reveal basically the same results each time.

New research shows problematic community attitudes allow child sexual abuse to continue

The data reveal some troubling findings, with pervasive and harmful community norms and attitudes that act to enable child sexual abuse to continue.

What makes Chinese students so successful by international standards?

Chinese learners achieve remarkable success levels compared to their Western – or non-Confucian-heritage – counterparts.

Australia’s fertility rate has reached a record low. What might that mean for the economy?

The health of an economy is deeply intertwined with the size and structure of its population.

Why do some schools still force girls to wear skirts or dresses?

Girls’ access to pants is not as straightforward as a school including them within the uniform policy.

How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle

The regulation of housing in Australia traditionally relies on well-informed buyers being responsible for managing the risks.

Could a recent ruling change the game for scam victims? Here’s why the banks will be watching closely

An AFCA determination is binding on the relevant bank or other financial institution, which has no direct right of appeal.

Why are some Australian students having to pay to do PE at public schools?

Previous research has shown how schools outsource to external providers to “fill the gap” of teachers lacking confidence and competence to provide quality health and physical education lessons.

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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook pushes for direct Perth–India flights as UWA opens Mumbai campus

India is WA's largest international student market, with more than 15,000 enrolments recorded last year.

The government’s migration policy prioritises knee‑jerk politics over careful planning

The failure of people who don’t leave the country when they should also undermines the integrity of the migration system.

Six Indian nationals charged in Fiji over alleged undeclared cash and money laundering

Police said the six had travelled to Fiji to sell goods at a trade show and claimed the money had been earned through those activities.
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