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Australia now has more states and territories with specific revenge porn laws than those without. But they may not be the most effective way to tackle the problem.
Dr Joe Gumbula was a master-singer of Manikay, the exquisite Yolŋu tradition of public ceremonial song. While the songs contain incredible knowledge, scholars have rarely treated them as an intellectual tradition.
Will humans ever live on Mars? Whoever it is to get there first will benefit from the experiences of those who stayed in simulated Martian missions here on Earth.
A possible risk from Peter Dutton’s outburst is if his remarks carry any impact in the US.
A new study has been found that television viewing increases your risk of dying from an inflammatory-related condition like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. But it’s more complicated than that.
Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, has died age 91. While many have pointed to Playboy’s problematic relationship with women, when it first appeared in 1953 the magazine was a challenge to Cold War men.
We should interpret the threat posed by North Korea from an informed perspective based on demonstrable strategic logic, rather than on caricatured misrepresentations of its leadership.
Tall buildings are an increasing feature of Australia’s city landscapes, although they’re still relatively small compared to overseas. But is there a limit on how high we can build?
Female baby boomers who missed out earlier in life are now jumping at the opportunity to further their education.
Space terrorism and testing of space tourists are theoretical problems today. But let’s have conversations right now to make sure they don’t become real problems in the future.
Young people have a poor understanding of Australian democracy, which must be redressed by the education system if they are to become full citizens.
Football has changed dramatically in the 35 years since Richmond last had a chance at the Grand Final. But while footy is now ‘an industry’, the arrival of the first women’s league is to be celebrated.
Imagine a world ravaged by the fallout from nuclear weapons and the runaway effects of climate change. Congratulations, you’ve just imagined the Plutocene, but let’s hope it doesn’t become a reality.
It’s better for the economy for more people to be married because of productivity and efficiency gains. This whole framework doesn’t require people to be of the same or different sex.
Many of us would have seen, if not tried, various products claiming to clean the dirt out of our pores. But do we need to?
Australia’s prime location and Asia’s growing demand make it unlikely that there will be less foreign demand for our gas.
Politics Podcast: Rob Sitch on Utopia and political satire
Rob Sitch, Utopia's co-writer and star, says he's had no need to draw on covert leaks and insights from bureaucrats for material for the show.
Studies of the fossil teeth of the three-tonne Diprotodon have revealed the now-extinct beast was Australia’s only known seasonally migrating marsupial.
As the leaders of New Zealand’s two major parties enter coalition talks with minor parties, a reluctance to cross ideological boundaries could limit their options.
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Fly-bys by RAAF Super Hornets and army helicopters are a noisy finale to the Brisbane Festival. While many find this sound awe-inspiring, what of those with lived experience of war?
A new study shows major Australian cities are suffering an overall loss of green space –
although some areas are doing better than others.
The price of renewable energy will fall significantly relative to new-build coal in coming decades, making an all-renewable electricity system more desirable, both economically and environmentally.
Younus, age 9, wants to know how people become allergic to food.