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Is yo-yo dieting bad for you? Here’s what the latest research shows

The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) back again.

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Silence: a brief literary history

Literature expresses complex and nuanced ideas – the powerful feelings that define us as human beings and the detailed observations that illuminate all aspects of our lives. It does so with words put together with consummate skill.

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Could a solar storm derail the Artemis II mission?

Every mission to deep space is fraught with danger. A hardware failure during launch, an equipment malfunction far from Earth, or a small space rock hitting the vehicle are all scenarios astronauts will train for.

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How Taiwan came to dominate the global chip industry

One firm, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), produces more than 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips. These chips are essential for smartphones, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and cutting-edge military systems.

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Albanese warns Australians coming months ‘may not be easy’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to brace for difficult months ahead, but pledged the government will protect them as well as it can, in an address to the nation on the impact of the Middle East War.

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A New York Times critic used AI to write his review – but criticism is deeply human

An author and freelance journalist has admitted to using AI to help him write a book review for the New York Times.

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Is the Fitzroy River a suitable venue for the Brisbane Olympics, given it’s home to crocodiles?

Quite a few crocodile tears have been shed on the issue of the rowing and canoeing venue of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.

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Nearly half our permanent migrants are working below their skill level: former Treasury Secretary

Australia’s failure to fully use the skills of its permanent migrants is an “enormous waste” for the economy, former Treasury Secretary Martin Parkinson has warned, calling for urgent action in the May budget to free up this talent.

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Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper

From October 1, 2026, Australians will no longer pay a fee for debit, prepaid and credit payments using eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards. The Reserve Bank of Australia estimates the change could save consumers around A$1.6 billion a year.

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Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience. Now there is only one way out of the war

For all their claims of military success in their war with Iran, the United States and Israel have yet to clearly define their rationale for starting the conflict, their goals and their exit strategy.

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Should the parliament decide if Australia goes to war?

As the war in Iran heads into its second month, the conflict has escalated rapidly. The effects are being felt around the world, and there is no clear sign of it ending.

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Albanese to address the nation on the Middle East war and fuel crisis

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation at 7pm Wednesday night on the Middle East war, the fuel crisis and the government’s response to it, and what Australians can do in response.

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Alpha males, Harry Styles, and going mad with desire: what to watch in April

This month’s streaming slate is packed with bold, conversation-starting TV, from an expose of the toxic manosphere, to a Netflix comedy featuring a very horny Rachel Weisz. If you’re feeling nostalgic, there’s even an old classic from French New Wave filmmaker Agnès Varda. So settle in and get watching!

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Australia is tightening the rules on children’s privacy – here’s how it will work

Australia’s privacy laws have been woefully out of date for a long time – not fit to address the realities of the digital world.

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How your health (and genetic results) affects your life, travel and health insurance

The Australian parliament is set to pass legislation today to ban life insurers from using genetic test results to discriminate against people applying for life insurance.

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Australians lost $2 billion to scams – and are still waiting for new anti-scam measures to take effect

Australians lost more than A$2 billion to scams in 2025, new figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show.

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What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider – or getting more helping hands on the task.

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A high-risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.

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Will medicinal cannabis help my mental health? Here are the evidence and the risks

Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis.

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From spaghetti harvests to fake news: why the glory days of April Fools gags are over

April Fools’ Day is a funny one. Developed over centuries, it’s a tradition that gives people the permission to prank. Some leg-pulls are delightful – while others can cause distress and damage, especially if they’re rolled out on a large scale.

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Jane Ward Tost was a trailblazer in natural sciences – until history forgot her

In the 19th century, natural history was a field dominated by men: collectors, curators and naturalists. Names such as John Gould and John James Audubon are well known for their contributions to ornithology.

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How Norman Lindsay wrote the The Magic Pudding to critique ‘Australian values’ – inspired by Nietzsche

The federal parliamentary seat of Lindsay, west of Sydney, was formed in 1984, honouring the great Australian illustrator and writer Norman Lindsay (1879-1969). The seat has been held since 2019 by the Liberal member, Melissa McIntosh.

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I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?

Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working.

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How Taiwan is viewing the Iran war – and what it reveals about US credibility

The United States and Israeli strikes on Iran have become increasingly concerning for the world due to the risks of further escalation and the impact on energy markets.

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Cutting fuel excise is a sugar hit – we need a plan to slash dependence on imports

As fuel prices spike, many Australians are understandably anxious. Photos of empty bowsers, long queues, and high prices create the impression of a system under strain.

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