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A rocky diplomatic road: Julian Assange's hopes of avoiding extradition take a blow as US pushes back
Moving from ambiguity to clearer opposition to the Australian government’s position suggests the US may have decided to prosecute Assange despite Australian objections.
Word from The Hill: Double dissolution hot air, PM dodging Treaty question, Morrison hit with counter punch after Robodebt speech
In this podcast @michellegrattan and politics + society editor @amandadunn10 discuss Anthony Albanese's defensiveness when pressed on treaty, support for the Yes case slipping in polls, the
Politics with Michelle Grattan: 'yes' campaigner Thomas Mayo and 'no' advocate Derryn Hinch on the Voice
In this podcast, Thomas Mayo and Derryn Hinch discuss misinformation in the Voice to Parliament campaign.
Fear vs pride: how do the Voice to Parliament ads try to influence voters? And is it effective?
We looked at two ads for the “no” campaign, and two for “yes”, to see how effective their communication strategies have been.
Voyager 2 has lost track of Earth. Only one antenna in the world can help it 'phone home'
The Voyager 2 spacecraft is 20 billion kilometres away and has lost track of Earth. A radio dish near Canberra is the only channel for re-establishing communication.
With yet another indictment, Donald Trump takes us into 'unprecedented' territory once again
Trump faces fresh charges over his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result – but how it will affect his 2024 run for the White House remains to be seen.
Unique study shows we can train wild predators to hunt alien species they've never seen before
What happens when wild native bush rats meet cockroaches they’ve never seen before?
Is traditional heterosexual romance sexist?
Despite greater gender equality, some women still prefer traditional gender roles in heterosexual relationships. We set out to discover why.
Criminalising and prosecuting torture could deter practices such as solitary confinement in detention
Practices used in detention in Australia such as spithoods and solitary confinement could amount to torture, according to international law.
A 140-year-old Tassie tiger brain sample survived two world wars and made it to our lab. Here's what we found
Brain samples of a thylacine that died in 1880 in Berlin were kept safe by researchers for decades. Now, they have finally been analysed.
70 years of road-based policies created today's problems – does National’s transport plan add up?
The National Party’s transport policy risks locking the country into a car-dependent, high-carbon future.
Bazball by the numbers: what the stats say about English cricket’s ambitious but risky change of pace
Statistics show how a change of approach by England’s team marks a dramatic break with the history of Test cricket.
What does 'infanticide' mean in NZ law? And what must the jury decide in Lauren Dickason's trial?
The term ‘infanticide’ has specific meanings in a courtroom and is related to the separate defence of ‘insanity’. But legal language is contestable and can be archaic – adding to a jury’s burden.
Morrison labels Robodebt findings against him unsubstantiated and absurd and accuses government 'lynching' campaign
The former prime minister, who was excoriated by the commission, was unrepentant, giving no ground on any of the criticisms Commissioner Catherine Holmes made of him in her report.
Parents may wait up to 40 years to join family in Australia. Is a visa lottery the answer?
Parents wanting to migrate to Australia to join their children face ludicrous delays, and if opting for a paid contributory visa, exorbitant fees.
Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement – and skepticism
Room-temperature superconductors could transform technology – but the latest, much-hyped claims should be approached with caution.