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Greens’ election hubris – how the minor party lost its way and now its leader
The Greens will be searching for a new way forward and now a new leader, with Adam Bandt conceding he has lost his seat.
Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
Atmospheric COâ‚‚ concentrations are surging, even as emissions level out. Natural carbon sinks are showing signs of faltering ...
‘Everyone lives in fear’: trapped between two warring nuclear giants, the people of Kashmir continue to suffer
Kashmir is one of the most heavily militarised places in the world. In recent weeks, Kashmiris have been subjected to ...
100 years of boom and bust: a potted history of Hollywood’s long relationship with Australia
Hollywood has a long history of making films in Australia – to both the benefit and hurt of the local industry. What will ...
In the age of the influencer, does the political backing of News Corp matter anymore?
Despite backing from the Murdoch-owned papers, the Coalition didn’t win the election. But it’s more complicated than simply ...
Forest home of ‘polar dinosaurs’ 120 million years ago in southern Australia recreated in detail for the first time
As a result, by 100 million years ago, the forests of Victoria included an open conifer-dominated forest canopy. The ...
New taxes on super didn’t get much attention in the election campaign. But they could be tricky to implement
As a result, an SMSF facing a large unrealised capital gain, say from an increase in property values, may not have sufficient ...
Women’s sports are fighting an uphill battle against our social media algorithms
Often, women’s sport isn’t seen on users’ digital media feeds. This is not a glitch, it is a structural flaw in how digital ...
Ovarian cysts can be painful when they burst. When do you need to see a doctor?
The symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst can be similar to other serious conditions, such as appendicitis or an ectopic pregnancy ...