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Its board has been found to “lack readiness to ask relevant questions”, a judgment it will have to wear.
Philosopher Nick Bostrom’s theory suggests there’s a one-in-three probability we live in a simulation.
Our intention to buy climate-friendly products does not always match our buying behaviour, especially when we pay more for such products.
Proposals to improve the capital’s urban design and density must also take account of the city’s unique streetscapes.
Federal Health Department Secretary Brendan Murphy has admitted some COVID deaths in aged care might have been prevented if there had been a quicker public health response.
A fully cashless society has often been presented as natural or inevitable. The experiences of Sweden and Zimbabwe highlight some pitfalls.
There is a growing lament in Australia that politicians let us down. But the lesson from the pandemic is that we, the people, have the power to change our economy and politics for a better future.
More than half of the allocated funds will go towards making ‘digital government’ easier to do business with.
There is a risk of a ‘great fracture’ between the US and China. But unlike the Cold War, so far, no one has brandished a shoe at the General Assembly.
Some games developed in South Australia will now be able to access a rebate of 10% of production costs. It’s helpful but more is needed for Australia’s game industry to thrive.
There are so many milk alternatives these days, but it can be difficult to tell how beneficial they might be for our health. So we asked a dietitian to run through the main options.
Rather than imposing a straight fine, taking away franking credits would ensure shareholders feel more pain when companies misbehave.
The Voting Rights Act was intended to prevent voter suppression in states with histories of discrimination. But states are finding other ways to make it difficult for people of colour to vote.
The weather is warming up, and snakes are coming out to bask in the sun. But we don’t need to tell tall tales to appreciate snakes – the truth is far more fascinating.
New research uncovers the fundamental factors that control the Earth’s surface, providing insights into how land levels will respond to the melting of ice sheets and sea level rise.
A study of more than 1.7 million people has revealed 41 distinct genetic regions associated with left-handedness, and another 7 tied to ambidexterity.
Accusing a person or company of ‘virtue signalling’ has become a common putdown. But slurs like these are not new.
Many more people need long-term specialist care, or are waiting a long time for elective surgery. These and other factors tell us we need to update how specialist referrals work.
It’ll be up to the borrower, not the lender to determine whether what’s offered is suitable under changes to be detailed in the budget.
A new report shows out of 1 million students enrolled in all Victorian schools, only 337 may have acquired the virus through outbreaks at school.
A collapse in revenue and a lack of government support have led to university workforces being decimated to cut costs. This presents a number of longer-term risks for universities and the nation.
My research focuses on how to support children with a parent who must travel afar for work. Strategies that boost understanding and maintain connection with the absent parent build resilience.
During the MMP era, the average vote share of the highest-polling party has been steadily climbing — with big implications for New Zealand democracy.
The new rules will allow insolvent small businesses to keep trading rather than go straight into administration.