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Ironically, excess rain can lead to a shortage of clean drinking water in times of storms and flooding.
As conversations about literary representation evolve, so does the Stella Prize. Five of the 12 authors on the tenth Stella Prize longlist are Indigenous, one is non-binary, and genre is in the mix.
Fiercely oppositional, deeply religious, Les Murray was both a cultural warrior and a fine, passionate, inventive poet. His final poems, published posthumously, express his many sides.
Russia’s antiquated military was exposed in the 2008 war with Georgia, prompting a major overhaul of the armed services that are now being unleashed on Ukraine.
The prime minister and police have asked that children be removed from the protest at parliament – but the situation is legally and logistically complex.
Latest results show Labor ahead of the Coalition federally as well as in South Australia, Queensland and possibly NSW.
The first challenge is to attract new teachers, the second is to keep them. More pay might help with recruitment, but research suggests we need to look at the conditions of work to stem the losses.
Human waste created the landscape for a medieval Indian Ocean trading port and may eventually have led to its demise.
Drinking more water can make you feel happier – and not drinking enough may contribute to feelings of anxiety and fatigue.
Now that Omicron infection is widespread, the government could improve trust by phasing out travel restrictions and border isolation and reviewing vaccine mandates to ensure they are proportionate.
Experts around the world have been warning nuclear weapons are increasingly being seen as ‘usable’ by the political and military leaders who wield them.
A feature of the international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has been the adoption of sanctions. So what are sanctions? And are they likely to have any meaningful impact?
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has compared his consortium’s takeover bid for AGL to playing chess. So what moves should we expect next?
The Morrison government has gone hard on accusing Labor of being China’s “pick” at the federal election, and in doing so is leading the country down a dangerous path.
Research shows the brain processes language as if it’s music, which helps explain the link between music education and gains in literacy. Unfortunately, not all states have heeded the evidence.
Labor has maintained a 55-45% two-party lead in a Newspoll that also sees Anthony Albanese registering good personal ratings, against a background that has elevated national security issues.
Denying Russia’s central bank access to its offshore reserves threatens hyperinflation, a recession and massive unemployment.
A weather system called ‘atmospheric rivers’ is causing this inundation. In March last year, an atmospheric river brought 800kg of water vapour over Sydney every second.
Footage claiming to document the situation in Ukraine may not necessarily be genuine. Here’s how to treat viral footage with the right level of scepticism before sharing it on social media.
If estimates are grossly inaccurate, Australia’s emission reduction targets will not be grounded in a credible assessment of greenhouse gas outputs.
Scott Morrison and his ministers have strongly attacked China over its failure to denounce Russia’s attack on Ukraine or to use its influence to press President Putin to pull back.
Russia supplies much of Europe’s gas. Will their invasion of Ukraine lead to a renewed push for energy independence?
The EU, UK and US hold considerable leverage, but they need to make complex calculations about how to use it.
These days sophisticated malware can spread like wildfire, thanks to transnational businesses and organisations providing bridges across countries.