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How your money is helping subsidise sexism in academia – and what you can do about it
Studies reveal women’s research receives tougher assessment, less funding, fewer prizes and less citation than men’s.
ANU research suggests referendum confined to Indigenous recognition might have passed
A survey released by the Australian National University has reinforced that October’s referendum might have passed if it had been confined to constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians.
Parliamentary inquiry recommends more senators for the ACT and Northern Territory
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, in its final report tabled on Monday recommended the number of senators from each territory be doubled to four.
What is the 'sunk cost fallacy'? Is it ever a good thing?
When we invest money, time or another resource we can’t get back, factoring that sunk cost into our future decisions can be a trap.
Why redefining the Treaty principles would undermine real political equality in NZ
The ACT Party claims revisiting the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi is about political equality. But removing a Māori cultural dimension to New Zealand’s democracy would have an opposite effect.
Mike Pezzullo sacked after scathing findings accusing him of misusing his position
An inquiry found the Home Affairs secretary used his position for personal advantage, gossiped disrespectfully about ministers, broke confidentiality and didn’t disclose a conflict of interest.
Labor loses four points in two Newspolls to slump to a 50--50 tie
The Labor government’s once-healthy lead has crashed since the October referendum.
Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world
Camera rolls reveal how photography is transforming in the smartphone era.
Government provides $255 million to boost resources to monitor released immigration detainees
Michelle Grattan explains the governments $255 million funding boost to monitor immigration detainees in a further response to the recent High Court decision.
Former Wentworth MP Dave Sharma pulls off surprise victory for Liberal Senate vacancy
The former member for Wentworth, Dave Sharma, has won the Liberal Senate spot left by the retirement of the former Foreign Minister Maris Payne. He beat former NSW minister Andrew Constance 251 to 206…
Taste depends on nature and nurture. Here are 7 ways you can learn to enjoy foods you don't like
As kids, we’re naturally more likely to enjoy sweet and salty tastes and reject bitterness. But that changes as we grow older.
Three parties, two deals, one government: the stress points within New Zealand's 'coalition of many colours'
The country’s first formal three-party coalition will test Christopher Luxon’s promise of ‘strong and stable’ government – and the minor parties’ patience if things don’t go their way.
With war raging in Gaza, how much do we know about Australia's weapons exports? The answer: very little
Specific details about which manufacturers receive export permits and the nature of the exported goods are not provided publicly. This lack of transparency needs to change.
Waking a sleeping language – our plan to revive the speaking of ta rē Moriori
The last native Moriori speaker died over a century ago. Can an ambitious new project bring the language back from the brink?
The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia
There have been 368 reported anti-Jewish incidents in Australia since the Gaza war began. But antisemitism has been a running theme in the country since the mid-1800s.
Grattan on Friday: Can the Albanese government turn 2024 into a happy new year despite multiple challenges?
Michelle Grattan explains the various challenges that face the government as we head towards a new year.
