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The British election is Labour’s to lose. What would the UK–Australia relationship look like under Keir Starmer?
The polls predict the UK is headed for a change of government. If Labour wins, would much change for Australia?
The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine
So much is going right for soccer in Australia at the national level and in grassroots participation. But the A-League is struggling to convert its opportunities into wins.
What OpenAI’s deal with News Corp means for journalism (and for you)
Media outlets like The Australian and The Daily Telegraph will now share their content with the makers of ChatGPT. It raises many questions about the future of journalism and how people access news.
How Narendra Modi’s cult of personality was formed by a powerful Hindu nationalist group with a dark history
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was formed in 1925 to unite Hindus. Today, its far-right nationalist ideology has gone mainstream thanks to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.
We analysed 30 years of Australian media articles – and unearthed some glaring gaps in the coverage
Our research unearthed new insights on how the Australian media leaves key groups – particularly women and those struggling financially – behind when covering society’s big issues.
Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses – now we better understand why they evolved
Male proboscis monkeys are known for their large, bulbous nose appendages. It’s a strange feature to evolve – with new research shedding light on their unlikely origin story.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Madeleine King on investment incentives and the pivotal role of gas
Joining us for the podcast Resources Minister Madeleine King pushes back against Coalition claims the green energy projects – developing green hydrogen and investment in processing critical minerals.
US hostility towards the ICC is nothing new – it has long supported the court only when it suits American interests
The US initially supported the court’s creation, but has had ambivalent feelings towards it ever since then.
It’s not just retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too
More is being done to support athletes’ mental health as they retire but early intervention is crucial, which means more education is needed with young athletes.
How to end the wasteful boom-bust cycle driving NZ’s infrastructure gap: new report
A report released next week argues the real problem with New Zealand’s inadequate infrastructure is not money – it’s the three-year political cycle. We need a 30-year, cross-party national plan.
‘Facebook probably knows I sell drugs’ – how young people’s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
The global trade in data means minor drug dealing by 16-year-olds on social media could hurt their ability to get a job, house or insurance in their 30s.
Peter Dutton wants to cut migration for the sake of housing. Here’s why that’s not a good idea
Slashing the permanent migration intake will do little to help manage population growth and may well make building more homes even harder.
A rare find in ancient Timorese mud may rewrite the history of human settlement in Australasia
New evidence from Laili rockshelter on Timor hints at a rapid, large-scale human arrival 44,000 years ago.
We tracked secret Russian missile launchers in Ukraine using public satellite data
Public data can reveal military secrets – posing problems for the world’s armies.
‘No one can act with impunity’: ICC arrest warrants in Israel-Hamas war are a major test for international justice
Though the move by the ICC chief prosecutor is a significant one, it’s very unlikely the Israeli or Palestinian leaders will be arrested or face a trial.
We still don’t know the extent of the MediSecure breach, but watch out for these potential scams
A data breach has affected the digital prescription company MediSecure. While investigations continue, cyber criminals will likely use this event for new scam campaigns.