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PNG has had a horror year of conflict – but peace rarely comes through the barrel of a gun
The ‘solution’ to conflict in PNG is often simplistic: more robust policing. That hasn’t worked – but there’s another approach that could.
Should misogyny be treated as a form of extremism?
The rise of misogynist attitudes among Australian boys occurs alongside an existing crisis — endemic levels of gender-based violence and murder perpetrated against women.
Government faces likely High Court challenge to its CFMEU legislation
As thousands of union members held rallies in cities across the country, its former Queensland secretary said he would launch a challenge against putting the union into administration.
View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers switches to attack dog but the style could bite him later
Delivering the Curtin Oration this week, Chalmers said Dutton was “the most divisive leader of a major political party in Australia’s modern history – and not by accident, by choice”.
Jokowi wants to build a political dynasty in Indonesia. A once-pliant court and angry public are standing in the way
A confrontation between Indonesia’s top court and lawmakers over the outgoing president’s efforts to promote his son and ally in elections has triggered a ‘democratic emergency’.
Should WA and NT drop rural default speed limits to 100kph? Here’s what the evidence says
Would copying other states and dropping the default limit by just ten kilometres on country roads in WA and NT make a difference? And how might it be enforced?
85% of the matter in the universe is missing. But we’re getting closer to finding it
The latest results from the LZ dark matter experiment have drawn a blank – but the elusive particles are running out of places to hide.
Can Israel and Hezbollah both claim success after weekend strikes? And what could happen next?
Both sides have stepped back from the precipice of all-out war, but this doesn’t mean the danger is over.
Viruses can work where antibiotics don’t – new research tells us more about how they fight bacteria
Viruses known as ‘phages’ might become an essential tool, as antibiotic-resistant bacteria threaten conventional remedies.
Quantum tech is a high-stakes gamble. Here’s how Australia can find a way forward
An ‘80s-style accord may be the best way to find consensus in the uncertain and divided arena of quantum technology.
Airline ‘customer rights charter’ to specify when cash refunds required
An “aviation industry ombuds scheme with a disability will be among measures the federal government will announce on Monday to force airlines to address the extensive public discontent.
NT election: the Country Liberals claim a landslide victory in a contest decided in suburbia
The CLP has won majority government in an election that saw the Labor Chief Minister lose government and her own seat.
What exactly are ‘forever chemicals’ – and can we move beyond them?
There are more so-called “forever chemicals” than you might know of. And although they may have already contaminated our environment, we don’t need to continue using them.
Is legal jargon actually a ‘magic spell’? Science says maybe
Laws may use complex syntax to indicate their special status, in much the same way magic spells use rhyme or archaic words.
Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours
The battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris showcases the differences between presidential and Westminster systems, and the contrasts between the US and Australia in money, campaigning and razzmatazz.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views
We're joined on the podcast by former Australian ambassador to Washington, Joe Hockey, who's been attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.