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Yes, Kate Middleton’s photo was doctored. But so are a lot of images we see today
The Princess of Wales is caught in a social media storm after the release of a clearly edited photo. But image editing is increasingly common, and your phone can even do it without you knowing.
LATAM flight 800 ‘just dropped’ in mid-flight, injuring dozens. An expert explores what happened, and how to keep yourself safe
It’s unclear exactly what happened to violently shake up LATAM flight 800, but the moral for passengers is clear: wear your seatbelt.
Australia’s restrictive vaping and tobacco policies are fuelling a lucrative and dangerous black market
Black markets tend to attract established organised crime groups, which have the capacity to use violence to enforce contracts, collect debts and threaten competitors.
As the air-raid sirens sound, I am studying Ukrainian culture with new fervour. I’m far from alone
Ukrainians are safeguarding their language and cultural identity in the face of Russian attempts to erase it.
Government’s aged care report proposes older Australians pay more but eschews a levy
A government-instituted Aged Care Taskforce has recommended older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options.
Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
Data show young Australian women are less politically engaged than men. Given the negative experiences of female politicians, that’s hardly surprising. But there’s a glimmer of hope.
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk – and we never knew
Psychology researchers have used virtual reality to find our brains oscillate with each step – an intriguing finding to better understand how we see the world.
Grattan on Friday: Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares a new ‘growth’ script for his third budget
If Jim Chalmers were in television, he’d be the presenter, key producer and the warm-up act. The Budget might be two months away, but Chalmers is preparing us for his night in the spotlight.
‘Inequality serves no-one’: Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality - but is it any good?
While there is much to applaud in the government’s strategy, it neglects to deal with the unequal gender impacts of climate change.
First Newshub, now TVNZ: the news funding model is broken – but this would fix it
Calls for the Fair News Digital Bargaining Bill to be fast-tracked are misguided. A better solution would be a straight levy on digital advertising to fund public interest news production.
While the China threat grabs the headlines, these are the maritime issues Southeast Asians want to talk about
Southeast Asian leaders have made clear their priorities this week. Some want more focus on climate change than geopolitical competition.
Changes to NZ’s parole laws to improve rehabilitation could lead to even longer prison times
Understaffing and budget cuts mean prisoners often struggle to complete rehab programmes, even when they want to. ACT’s Parole Amendment Bill risks having the opposite of its intended effect.
Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year
The government will pay superannuation on its paid parental leave from July 1 next year. The government also announced Funding to spur takeup of electric vehicles and some progress on Closing the Gap
Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland on spies, AUKUS, and an unsettled Washington
Today we're joined by Professor John Blaxland, Professor of International Security & Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University. Who gives us an overview of spying in Australia.
Donald Trump’s third presidential nomination has never been in doubt. He’s made an art of political survival
The former president’s political obituary has been written many times over the past decade. Yet his support among Republicans has rarely dipped below 70%.
Sam Kerr’s racially aggravated harassment charge puts Football Australia in a tricky place
While Sam Kerr is entitled to the presumption of innocence as she prepares for her trial almost a year away, Football Australia’s challenges are more immediate.