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State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy – does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. Following anti-government protests in Kenya that began in June 2024, for instance, there were several…

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As Amazon workers prepare to strike on Black Friday, the story of one warehouse in the UK that pushed to unionise – podcast

Amazon workers in 20 countries are expected to strike or protest on Black Friday, pushing the company to respect their rights and commit to more action on the climate. The protests are coordinated by the Make Amazon Pay campaign, run by a global umbrella body of trade unions and workers’…

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Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms

One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started.

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Build to Rent will produce more homes for tenants, but not for those most in need

Part two of the government’s stalled housing legislation finally passed federal parliament on Thursday. The Build to Rent tax reform bill aims to boost investment in apartment blocks designed and constructed for rental occupancy and retained in single ownership.

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Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham announces surprise retirement at election

Opposition leader in the Senate, Simon Birmingham, has announced he will retire from parliament at the election, to take up a “new, commercially oriented” career.

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A new report links being homeless in Australia to dying 40 years early

Homelessness has now taken the lead as Australia’s largest and most damning disparity in life expectancy.

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This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says

After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.

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Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan

The Australian Human Rights Commission this week launched the National Anti-racism Framework.

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‘Unprecedented’ climate extremes are everywhere. Our baselines for what’s normal will need to change

Extreme temperature and rainfall events are increasing around the world, including Australia. What makes them extreme is their rarity and severity compared to the typical climate.

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There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do

Picture this: you’ve just woken up and rolled out of bed. Your feet hit the floor, and your legs buckle. They are in absolute agony – that run yesterday has really come back to haunt you.

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The pink elephant test: what your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts

Tell a man he shouldn’t think of a pink elephant and he can’t get that beast out of his mind!

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For the sake of our democracy, Australia urgently needs a whistleblower protection authority

As federal parliament rushes to a close, it’s become clearer that a dedicated agency to enforce the nation’s various whistleblower protection laws will be an important priority for the 48th parliament, after the next election.

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20 people in a two-bedroom apartment: the growing health and safety risks of ‘hot bedding’

Rental costs have hit record highs across Australia – in Sydney, for example, tiny two-bedroom apartments can fetch weekly rents well beyond $700.

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NZ urgently needs more psychologists – changing an outmoded training model would help

It will come as no surprise to anyone that New Zealand needs more trained psychologists. Shortages have been reported across the country, increasing wait times and making it harder for people to get the help they need.

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Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, alleging both countries have failed to curb the inflow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. This policy is set to take effect once Trump assumes office in January.…

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Universities should not silence research and speech on Palestine

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?

I enjoyed Disney’s 2016 film Moana. My relatives and I attended the Reo Māori release here in Aotearoa, in a packed theatre of Māori language supporters. Watching the film in our own language was emotional and powerful.

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In her charming ‘nanna’s book about footy’, Helen Garner writes with candour, vigilance and insight

There are a number of good reasons you might want to read this little “nanna’s book about footy” from Helen Garner over the summer.

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Royal gardens: how queen bees and wasps set our backyards abuzz in readiness for summer

As we transition to warmer weather in the austral summer, many changes take place. Domestic dogs and cats may shed winter coats. Fish such as bass and trout prepare fat reserves for migrations to deeper waters. And social insect queens emerge from hibernation in search of a place to start…

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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already.

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We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves

In many households, screens are part of daily life – from work to entertainment.

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Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover – and these 3 changes will make it future-proof

The federal government this week tasked an expert panel with making Australia’s largest grid, the National Electricity Market, fit for our changing energy system.

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Black Friday sales are on again. To score a genuine bargain, it helps to go in with a plan

Tomorrow is Black Friday, the official beginning of one of the biggest sales events of the year.

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Healthspan versus lifespan: The vital role of muscle in successful aging

We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we’re here and living healthier?

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Five steps agriculture in Wales should take to help reach net zero

The UK is required to reach net zero emissions by 2050 under the Climate Change Act, with five-yearly carbon budgets in place to track progress towards this goal. But earlier this year, the Climate Change Committee, which advises the UK and devolved governments, warned that only a third of the…

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