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Kenya must complete a national terrorist financing risk assessment and share it publicly.
In his second Quarterly Essay, Lech Blaine tries to make sense of former Queensland policeman Peter Dutton. Who is he? What drives him? And what does he hope to achieve if he wins government?
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Playwright Nathan Maynard uses the story of Adam Goodes to explore race in a local footy club.
Men and women often drink alcohol differently. This is especially the case for women who juggle both paid work and motherhood.
Southeast Asian leaders have made clear their priorities this week. Some want more focus on climate change than geopolitical competition.
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Third-party fact checking appears to be in decline around the world - and Australia is not immune.
Hun Manet, the son of longtime authoritarian leader Hun Sen, arrives in Melbourne next week at a time of increasing crackdowns on dissent and the opposition in the country.
Um novo estudo não encontrou evidências de que as crenças das pessoas em teorias da conspiração aumentam com o tempo
Research shows young people are increasingly rejecting alcohol, especially when compared to older generations. So why does alcohol retain a chokehold on our screens?
It’s illegal to discuss voluntary assisted dying via telehealth, which means people who live in rural areas and those who can’t physically go to see a doctor may not be able to access the scheme.
One of the more satisfying aspects of conspiracy theorising is, sometimes, they might just be right.
With the arrival of 39 foreign nationals in Western Australia, debate around boat arrivals has been re-ignited. What happens if you come by plane instead?
We’re all familiar with fire. But do you really know what it is and how it starts? Here’s the chemistry of fire – and why Australia is so prone to going up in flames.
A new study has found no evidence that people’s beliefs in conspiracy theories increase over time. They can even change their minds – just not that often.
Like Nelson Mandela, Navalny might have become a redemptive leader, leading his people from war and tyranny to the promised of a freer society.
With work at our fingertips at all hours of the day, it can be hard to disconnect. AI assistants may solve the problem – at least, that’s what big tech wants us to think.
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Professor of Political Communication, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University
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Dennis Altman is a Friend of The Conversation.
VC Fellow, La Trobe University
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Director of the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor of Politics, La Trobe University
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Professor and Academic Director (Indigenous Research), La Trobe University
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Professor in Breastfeeding Research, La Trobe University
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Professor of Law, La Trobe University
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PhD Candidate, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University
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Director, La Trobe Asia and Professor, La Trobe University, La Trobe University
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PhD candidate and research officer, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor Family Therapy and Systemic Research, La Trobe University
