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Major parties sink to historic poll low

By Michelle Grattan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and

Returns policy unlikely to help fashion sustainability

By Anastasia Vayona Online fashion retailer Asos recently introduced additional fees for customers who return lots of items, marking a significant shift in the fast

Good grief – it’s a billion-dollar beagle

By Shane Rodgers Anyone who has experienced a childhood (i.e. everyone) can probably relate to the simple adventures of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy and the Peanuts

Recreational use of ADHD meds raise concern

By Blair Aitken and Amie Hayley Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would eventually be

Can social workers in schools reduce youth crime?

By Rosemary Sheehan The Victorian government has announced it will send social workers to 20 of the state’s schools to try to reduce violent youth crime. It will spend

Drug driving deaths surge on Australian roads

By Milad Haghani Australia has made major progress in curbing drink driving. Decades of random breath testing, enforcement and powerful social media campaigns have cut

High Court ruling another hit for foreign investors

By Duncan Bedford The High Court of Australia has unanimously confirmed the constitutional validity of the retroactive validation of surcharge land taxes and duties

Will Menulog’s demise lead to higher food delivery prices?

By Alex Veen and Josh Healy It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor

Climate storm shows no sign of easing

By Robyn Eckersley Next month marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, hailed as humanity’s best shot at keeping climate change under control. Between then

How flammable is your part of Australia?

By Marta Yebra This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap. This

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