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Rhonda Senbergs photographed the Australian art world for over 25 years until her death in 1998. From Fred Williams to Bob Hawke to Margaret Olley, many were captured by her lens.
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration must learn to deal with software rather than simply bits of metal and plastic.
Discussing his opposition to same-sex marriage, Liberal MP Kevin Andrews said children who are brought up with a mother and father are ‘better off than those who are not’. Let’s look at the research.
Just a handful of federal members of parliament represent hundreds of Australia’s threatened species.
China is probably no more fond of the North Korean regime than the Americans are, but it is walking a fine line between managing both nations and ensuring its own continued rise.
New modelling shows that Australia’s distance from Europe and the United States hurts our exports, but this will change as Asia develops.
Without proper checks, police could have significantly expanded scope to search homes and computers around the world.
Staffing rural schools has been an issue in Australia for at least 113 years. We need a fresh approach to tackle this persistent problem.
The evidence suggests a small investment in cycling infrastructure, combined with less punitive policing, would enable more Australians to escape daily traffic congestion.
We’ve come a long way since the dark days of grave robbing to provide bodies for dissection. Now, there are ceremonies and memorials to honour people who have donated their body to science.
There is a surprising degree of compassion in the narrative voices of this year’s five shortlisted novels. They are a heart-warming selection.
Sebuah peraturan presiden tentang pengungsi yang keluar Desember lalu menjunjung kewajiban hukum kebiasaan internasional untuk tidak mengusir atau mengembalikan pengungsi.
Social connectedness is at least as good for your health as quitting smoking or exercise. So what is it and how can you get some of it?
The energy market operator has released a report on the state of Australia’s electricity system. It couldn’t be blunter if it tried: the market has failed.
The Cassini space probe took us up close and through the beautiful rings of Saturn. It captured some amazing images, and even the sound of the rings during its mission.
The founder of Islam, Muhammad, saw himself as the last in a line of prophets that reached back through Jesus to Moses, Abraham and Noah. But while the three religions worship the same God, he divides as much as he unites.
Australians boast of our warrior participation in every major war since 1899, and in every modern Olympiad since 1896.
To secede or not to secede, that is the question for WA, as it considers going it alone (though not everyone is taking it seriously).
Climate scientists often bombard their audiences with facts and figures - a method of communication that often doesn’t work. Perhaps this is where cli-fi can step in, with its compelling characters and just slightly embellished science.
Support from overseas law enforcement and tech companies is typically a slow and cumbersome process.
Many parents are demanding less technology use in the classroom due to the amount of screen time children get at home. This story explores whether maths education and technology go hand in hand.
In the wake of natural disasters, pets are be stranded, lost or abandoned. There are simple guidelines that can help keep your whole family safe.
Memories of our carefree youth help form our identity today. But memories are selective. So, were we really as wild as we think we were?
Niamh, age 7, wants to know why we have scary dreams. But after 200 years of study, dreams are still very much a mystery.