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06
Jul
2021

Researchers zero in on longer lockdowns to crush COVID-19

The NSW Government faces a high-pressure decision this week about whether to relax current restrictions because of the latest…

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09
Jun
2021

There is hope in action

Brian Schmidt outlines why he and another 125 Nobel Laureates are calling on G7 leaders to act on climate change.  This…

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08
Jun
2021

'Australia must regulate' child sex content online

Child sexual abuse content has flourished unabated on Australia's Cocos Keeling Islands' top-level internet domain and must be…

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03
Jun
2021

A ‘treasure’ map of Indigenous history in Australia

A new project at The Australian ¾«¶«´«Ã½app University (ANU) shifts from the Australian history told from our colonial beginnings to…

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28
May
2021

Most Australians support tax levy to improve aged care

The vast majority of Australians aren't confident in the country's aged care system, with more than one-in-10 saying they have no…

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28
May
2021

Threat of modern slavery still alive today

Geopolitical tensions could disrupt the global supply chain and provide opportunities for modern slavery to prosper, the Hon…

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14
May
2021

Confidence in government among voters drops

There has been "a very large decline in confidence in Federal Government among Australian voters", new analysis from The…

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12
May
2021

Australia needs an education ambassador: experts

Australia must establish an Office for Education Trade Diversification and appoint an Ambassador for Australian Education,…

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10
May
2021

Employment post-JobSeeker remains steady

Employment and hours worked have remained steady, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the scaling back of JobSeeker, new…

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05
May
2021

Vaccine rollout not going well, say most Australians

Almost two-thirds of adult Australians, 64 per cent, think the Government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is not being handled well, a…

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04
May
2021

Most Aussies say things look dire for when they retire

A majority of Australians think the age pension should be increased, while most Australians who aren't retired think they won't…

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21
Apr
2021

Pandemic year points to more crisis for Australia and China

2020 marked a year of rolling crises for both Australia and China that have shaken the two nations and their relationship, a new…

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01
Apr
2021

Australia and America in lockstep on China, US diplomat says

Australia and the United States are working together on contingency plans for the potential scenario…

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25
Mar
2021

Strong support for climate action among Australian voters

The vast majority of Australian voters support climate action, but their degree of support varies significantly across political…

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23
Mar
2021

Glock ghost guns up for grabs on the dark web

Australians have access to a wide variety of untraceable 'ghost guns' online along with a significant market of 3D printed weapon…

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17
Mar
2021

Net zero by 2050 only possible if renewables ramp up: expert

Australia will not achieve net zero emissions until well after 2050 at the rate emissions are declining, experts from The…

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09
Mar
2021

Darknet takedowns disrupt drugs markets

Dark web takedowns by cross-border law enforcement operations have a significant impact on the availability of opioids, in…

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04
Mar
2021

Australia likely to maintain ties with Myanmar, expert says

Australia is likely to maintain diplomatic relations with Myanmar amid the military's violent crack downs on…

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01
Mar
2021

Chinese investment in Australia plunges to record low

Chinese investment in Australia fell by over 61 per cent in 2020, according to new data from the Chinese Investment in Australia…

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19
Feb
2021

Significant drop in Australians who will get COVID jab

There has been a substantial increase in COVID-19 vaccine resistance and hesitancy among Australians, according to new analysis…

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