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Tony Blair sold the UK on a vision for the future. Can Keir Starmer do the same to return Labour to power?
The UK of 2024 is very different than 1997. Back then, Britons had hope for the future. Today, many are disaffected and cynical, hoping things won’t continue to get worse.
Defunct satellites burning up in the atmosphere could damage the ozone layer. Here’s how
Burnt-up satellites could dump hundreds of tonnes of aluminium in the stratosphere every year. An atmospheric chemist explains what that might mean
The AEC has redrawn the boundaries for federal seats. How will this affect the next election?
The new seat boundaries mean some can notionally change hands; others can be added or disappear altogether.
Many sports are tightening their transgender policies – can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?
Many international sports organisations are restricting or banning trans women from elite female competitions. But why are these policies changing and why don’t they apply to trans men?
Will the Paris Olympics be a terrorist target? These three factors could be key
While there has been a surge of terror plots in Europe in recent months, an attack on the Olympics would require a group to have the intent, capability and opportunity.
Albanese government raises ‘concern’ over treatment of journalist Cheng Lei with Chinese embassy
The Chinese media, however, hails a ‘spring blossom’ in China’s relations with Australia as premier’s visit concludes.
Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?
Defending planes against running into birds is vitally important – and high-speed frozen chickens play a surprising role.
South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits
Banning political donations may sound like a good idea, but Peter Malinauskas’ plan raises political and legal risks.
Some of Earth’s most ancient lifeforms can live on hydrogen – and we can learn from their chemical powers
Enigmatic organisms called archaea can harvest energy from hydrogen, and new research is revealing exactly how they do it.
Albanese discusses delicate issues with Chinese premier, including avoiding future military incidents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Quang discussed Chinese foreign interference in Australia and the situation of Australian national Yang Hengjun, incarcerated in China for alleged spying.
Dutton snatches preferred PM lead in Resolve poll as draft redistributions finished
While Labor still hand a two party preferred lead over the Coalition, Peter Dutton has moved ahead as preferred PM for the first time.
Modern human DNA contains bits from all over the Neanderthal genome – except the Y chromosome. What happened?
A mysterious century-old law of genetics may explain the puzzling genetic legacy of our extinct Neanderthal cousins.
China’s premier is about to visit Australia for the first time in 7 years – what can we expect?
The visit by Premier Li Qiang is more of a diplomatic and business meeting that signals the continuing thaw between the countries, and is unlikely to spur any major announcements.
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
New research shows police specialising in family violence are concerned current approaches leave victim-survivors unprotected.
Grattan on Friday: the spectre of Abbott looms behind Dutton’s climate strategy
In a big-target strategy, characterised by a truck load of negativity, as well as laced with a dash of policy adventurism, Peter Dutton is taking the Liberals right back to Tony Abbott’s days.
Why are Europeans – including the young – being pushed to the far right?
As young people despair that established parties can address their many concerns, far-right parties have found fertile political ground.