With all these defamation lawsuits, what ever happened to free speech?
In recent years, Australia has been dubbed the “defamation capital of the world”. High-profile legal stoushes in the ...
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it ...
The pressing case for a new emergency visa to help people fleeing Gaza and other conflicts
The government needs a more streamlined, equitable and effective response to assist people facing persecution and danger to ...
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Greek gods, Victoria’s war memorial and an otherworldly love story: Australia’s graphic novel love affair
Per Henningsgaard does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...
Dogma or data? Why sentencing reforms in NZ will annoy judges and clog the courts
Judges routinely reduce sentences based on mitigating factors. But a proposal to cap such reductions will potentially lead to ...
Federal Newspoll still tied but Albanese’s ratings up; Queensland Newspoll has big LNP lead
Anthony Albanese’s net approval improved five points to -8, with 51% dissatisfied and 43% satisfied. Peter Dutton’s net ...
Why isn’t dental included in Medicare? It’s time to change this – here’s how
More Australians delay or skip dental care because of cost than their peers in most wealthy countries. Adding dental to ...
How did they get my data? I uncovered the hidden web of networks behind telemarketers
Curious, I started tracing the origins of these calls. What I uncovered was a network of hidden connections between data ...
Basic service provider or mini democracy? Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government
If New Zealand wants to see real improvement in community-level services and infrastructure, we need to finally make a ...
‘Breakthrough discovery’: Indigenous Rangers in outback WA find up to 50 night parrots – one of Australia’s most elusive birds
Urgent action is now needed to protect these vulnerable populations and ensure the night parrot doesn’t become extinct.
Why are the violins the biggest section in the orchestra?
Violins are the largest section of the orchestra, sitting front and centre of the stage performing memorable melodies. But ...
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Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won’t be the first (or the last)
Laura Nicole Driessen is a brand ambassador for the Rise & Shine Education Orbit Centre of Imagination. Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular ...