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Is Labour ready for government? Understanding Keir Starmer’s narrative of renewal
Is Labour ready for government? This question is being asked regularly of the public by pollsters YouGov, especially as the…
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Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn’t for finding food
Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some species develop…
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Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered
A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they…
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Drug companies pay doctors over A$11 million a year for travel and education. Here’s which specialties received the most
Drug companies are paying Australian doctors millions of dollars a year to fly to overseas conferences and meetings, give talks…
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How First Nations fashion design can rewrite painful memories and be a powerful method of healing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains names, images and stories of deceased people. Around…
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The Vatican is cracking down on miracles. Here are the new rules for ‘supernatural’ occurrences
New norms for differentiating supernatural phenomena from the natural within Roman Catholicism took effect on May 19. The new norms…
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Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses – now we better understand why they evolved
Slavianin/Shutterstock Katharine Balolia, Australian National University Of all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large,…
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Study Links Male Violence to Increased Sexual Access in Relationships
A study has found a troubling link between male-perpetrated violence against females and increased sexual access within relationships. This research,…
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National Panchayatiraj Day: Celebrating the Power of Local Self-Governance
In India, National Panchayatiraj Day is celebrated every year on April 24th to commemorate the passing of the Constitution (73rd…
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Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
Colin Caprani, Monash University When the container ship MV Dali, 300 metres long and massing around 100,000 tonnes, lost power…
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Narendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election?
India will soon hold the biggest election ever conducted, starting on April 19 and running through early June. Almost 950…
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While the China threat grabs the headlines, these are the maritime issues Southeast Asians want to talk about
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a stark warning to Southeast Asian leaders this week: the region could face a…
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Why 2024 could be a grim year for Ukraine – with momentous implications for the world
Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s resistance remains remarkable. Confident initial predictions of a swift…
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Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The Australian Navy is set to be transformed. On top of existing plans for nuclear submarines, the government yesterday announced…
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The government has unveiled its Navy of the future. Will it solve our current problems – or just create new ones?
Australia’s naval surface combatant fleet is in trouble. The eight Anzac frigates are worn out after three decades of Middle…
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