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New defence strategy ignores the big story

By Peter Layton Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that. The biggest headline from the

‘Spinster’ stigma on female singlehood still lingers

By Maddison Sideris Being a single woman isn’t the social taboo it once was. Singlehood seems to be on the rise, with more single person households, and more women

Streaming is stifling the emergence of new music

By Tim Kelly In September, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) excluded catalogue music (recordings more than two years old) from the Australian

Early warning signs emerge on AI job impact

By Clinton Free There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs – from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction

Dynamic pricing is shaking up the fashion industry

By Aayushi Badhwar Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored,

Unsustainable NDIS scheme in urgent need of reform

By Sam Bennett and Reilly Polaschek Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast. The NDIS is a government-funded program

Drones feature strongly in new national defence strategy

By Michelle Grattan Drone and other autonomous military capabilities will be among the central features of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment

Artemis II mission highlights tensions over final frontier

By Priyanka Dhopade NASA’s Artemis II mission spells a return to human deep-space travel, with renewed interest in building a long-term Moon base. The images captured

‘Cuddle therapy’ emerges as new stress relief

By Glen Hosking Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites

No recession yet, but dark clouds loom

By Stella Huangfu Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending

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