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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.
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.
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?
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.
'It cannot be normal that men hurt us women': what we can learn from the inquest into 4 Aboriginal women's deaths in the NT
The landmark inquest is investigating how four women killed by their partners were failed by systems meant to protect them. How can we stop this from happening?
How risky is it to give card details over the phone and how do I reduce the chance of fraud?
It’s legal for a merchant to get your card details over the phone – but it can still be risky. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
Why do some people who experience childhood trauma seem unaffected by it?
Childhood trauma can completely alter the trajectory of someone’s life, but for others, it barely affects them at all. After going through trauma, why do some people seem fine?
There has been much talk of war crimes in the Israel-Gaza conflict. But will anyone actually be prosecuted?
War crimes investigations are long, complex and involve international sensitivities. Nonetheless, there is growing inevitability that there will be prosecutions from the Israel-Gaza war.
Carved trees and burial sites: Wiradjuri Elders share the hidden stories of _marara_ and _dhabuganha_
A new study unlocks the mysteries of ancient burial marker trees made by Wiradjuri people in southeastern Australia.