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A Russian-born ADF soldier and her husband have been charged with spying. What does this mean?
The couple are the first to be charged under Australia’s new espionage act, which was revamped in 2018.
Grattan on Friday: Don Farrell has an electoral reform blueprint, but it could be a rough road to implementation
The far-reaching electoral reforms, which Farrell aims to bring to parliament in the fortnight sitting. Its seems unlikely to be in place for the coming election, due by May next year.
‘Real time’ donation disclosure and spending limits in Labor electoral reforms
Political donations would need to be disclosed in “real time” during elections under reform legislation brought by Special Minister of State Don Farrell.
What happens when matter is squashed to the brink of collapse? We weighed a neutron star to help NASA find out
Neutron stars contain some of the universe’s most exotic states of matter – but there’s no easy way to peek inside.
Size matters: why NZ’s new housing rules risk cheap builds and shoebox apartments
Housing minister Chris Bishop says removing minimum dwelling size rules will deliver homes that are “bigger than a car”. But tiny houses might be a short-term solution that causes long-term issues.
From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?
As world sports fans zero in on Paris ahead of the Olympics, what should Brisbane’s games organisers look to learn ahead of the 2032 event?
Alice Springs is under a snap curfew. But where’s the evidence it will actually work to reduce violence?
After some violent incidents, the town is under a curfew from 10pm to 6am. But evidence from cities in Australia and the United States suggest it will bring little benefit.
New research shows 1 in 5 Australians have perpetrated sexual violence in their adult lives. The true rate might be even worse
Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration. Here’s what is shows.
What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history
Dingo DNA study reveals an ancient population split and surprisingly recent links to New Guinea singing dogs.
Look up! A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to create a ‘new’ star in the sky
Astronomers and stargazers around the world are excited to witness a rare event that only happens once every 80 years – a recurrent nova.
We used 1,000 historical photos to reconstruct Antarctic glaciers before a dramatic collapse
Few observations exist from before the 2002 Larsen B Ice Shelf collapse. We’ve now estimated how many billions of tons of glacier ice were lost – and what it means for the future.
Faith-based politics is nothing new in Australia – so what’s Albanese really worried about?
The most serious challenges for Australia’s political system and social cohesion are not the prospect of a Muslim party or political movement.
AI search tools and chatbots may make NZ news less visible and reliable – new study
The government has revived the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, but the way AI may be skewing news results and visibility is off the table for now. My new research suggests it should be a priority.
Looking back at the Olympic venues since 1896 – are they still in use?
Most Olympic stadiums, venues and structures continue to be used long after the games finish. But how are they used and what happened to the venues that have fallen into disuse?
Labour landslide at UK election; Biden drops in US polls after debate
Labour’s Keir Starmer becomes the new UK prime minister after 14 years of Conservative rule.
How to ensure higher-density housing developments still have enough space for residents’ recreation needs
Planning for residents’ needs must be done well in advance to ease public fears about new high-density housing projects lacking open space for recreation.