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Pauline Hanson, Leader of One Nation, Addresses National Press Club

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One Nation closing in on Labor’s ‘mythical status’ voters

By Emily Foley and Josh Sunman Australian politics has long afforded an almost mythical status to certain categories of voters – usually a large group that feels

Burleigh to Broadbeach light rail open for passengers

Stage three of the Gold Coast Light Rail is now operational, providing services between Burleigh Heads and Broadbeach. The section includes eight new stations and a

Cancelled speech reveals perils of immigration policy

By Michelle Grattan Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s cancelling of his big speech on migration that had been scheduled for delivery at the National Press Club this

ACCC to explore gaps in regional mobile coverage

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced an inquiry into regional mobile coverage. It wants to determine if regulating wholesale access to

Major works at Cunninghams Gap finally completed

Major reconstruction works have been completed at Cunninghams Gap after nearly four years of disruption. The works followed significant damage in the area in the 2019

More Australians support China-India over US engagement

More Australians support a positive relationship with China and India over the US, believing the US has become less trustworthy and friendly. The survey conducted by

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Overjoyed laughing young single mom little daughter tickling on couch

Education

Tickling is a cross-cultural screaming sensation

By Anina Rich We’ve all been tickled. We all know our ticklish spots, and we all know how we respond when these are tickled: helpless laughter, attempts at escape,

New heart map opens the way for better treatments

Queensland researchers have created a highly detailed map of the chemical signals that control heart function. They say this will open “new avenues” for the

Details released for ‘missing link’ Brisbane bikeway

Brisbane City Council has announced details of a new cycling link between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway. It says this will mean a safer, more

Some good news for moderate wine drinkers

A major study of alcohol consumption has confirmed the long-term health dangers but also found some good news for moderate wine drinkers. The study, reported by Science

Ariana Grande health speculation asks the wrong question

By Vivienne Lewis Every time a celebrity appears to lose weight, the same debate begins. Some people say we shouldn’t comment on another person’s body. Others argue

Mindfulness appears to slow the passage of time

By Amy Errmann Ask someone if they’d rather take $5 today or $10 next week and they’ll know which option is better. Yet that idea of “today” can have a magnetic

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