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Australia has invested heavily in a Pacific peacekeeping hub. So, where are the recruits?
The new $100 million Blackrock peacekeeping training facility in Fiji has high ambitions, but will need Australia’s ongoing support to succeed.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree ... what are my rights this season, legally?
The Christmas season brings joy to many, but it can also raise some legal issues. Our team of experts examine a few.
Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests. A new high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees
Australian scientists have developed a cure for myrtle rust which could stop an unprecedented extinction event unfolding in native forests.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict
The recent vote in the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas conflict puts serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally writes Michelle Grattan, who dissects the governments response.
The AI industry is on the verge of becoming another boys' club. We’re all going to lose out if it does
For decades, woman ‘computers’ worked behind the scenes while their male counterparts received recognition. The AI industry must not be an example of history repeating itself.
Israel is accused of using white phosphorous. Would this be against international law?
The use of such incendiary devices is only legal under very specific circumstances. A careful examination of the evidence is now required.
From sexual liberation to fashionable heels, new research shows how women are changing North Korea
Through acts of covert resistance, women have been driving change in family relationships, women’s sexuality and reproductive issues, and women’s cultural identities.
US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden
The incumbent president is struggling in the polls, with his biggest hopes an improvement in economic sentiment before the election, and a conviction for Trump.
20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: the baffling statistics of Secret Santa
The annual ritual of buying a gift for a random recipient opens a window onto some fascinating mathematics.
The new national plan for sport has no measurable targets - exactly how politicians like it
The government has released a discussion paper for the latest national sport strategy. Will this one be more effective than previous attempts? Probably not.
New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks
The Albanese government has passed a new preventative detention regime in response to a recent High Court ruling – but there are several ways it may be open to challenge.
Budget update forecasts deficit of $1.1 billion this financial year
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows the federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update.
Anthony Albanese joins Canadian and NZ prime ministers in calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
The leaders called on Israel to ‘respect international humanitarian law’, and said Hamas has no place in the future governance of Gaza.
Who is Queensland's next premier, Steven Miles?
Following the resignation of Annastacia Palaszczuk, the selection of her successor is a one-horse race. What do we know about the incoming premier, Steven Miles?
Child abductions can be hard to identify, and people may not know they are witnessing a serious crime
New research shows that witnesses had difficulty determining when a child abduction was taking place.
People worry Christmas beetles are disappearing. We're gathering citizen data to see the full picture
Each year insect scientists like us field questions from the press and public about Christmas beetle populations: where have they gone?