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NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. What’s going on?

As the planet warms, scientists are very confident that Earth’s average surface temperature will warm, and heatwaves will get worse.
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Floods, fires and even terrorist attacks: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes?

Australia is already prone to natural disasters, which are expected to become more frequent and severe as the climate changes.
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Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content

Amid the chaos, videos posted on social media show people deliberately entering or standing above swollen rivers and flooded roads.
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Australia is forecast to fall 262,000 homes short of its housing target

This is more than just a number; it means the housing affordability crisis will continue unless we act fast.
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Ek cup chai ho jaye, mate? The unbreakable tea bond between Australia and India

Just like India became the world’s largest tea producer, it also became the cultural custodian of chai — a lifeline for millions of Indians
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What’s the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk’s X is trying to dodge in court?

Compared with the social media ban for under-16s, this standard has been a side issue in the broader topic of online safety.
OPINION

Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain future

The current pressures will require an overall reduction in wine production, and a focus on premium over ordinary wines.
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Labor has promised fast action to cut student debt, but arts students will have to wait for lower fees

Labor says the debt reduction will apply before 3.2% indexation is applied to HELP loan balances on June 1 this year.
OPINION

Death of the public university and the leadership crisis

No wonder both the public and public reason are pushed to the peripheries of policymaking.
OPINION

Why Anthony Albanese’s presence at Pope Leo’s inauguration is shrewd politics

Albanese has lately spoken of “reconnecting” with his Catholic heritage. He called the election of the US-born pontiff “momentous” for believers and non-believers alike.

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The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

It will boost employment prospects for this younger group, making them more competitive for available jobs.
IMMIGRATION

Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.
NEWS

RBA moves to scrap card surcharges and cut payment costs for businesses

The biggest change for consumers will be the removal of surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards across the designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks from 1 October 2026.
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