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Pressure on farming is intensifying. AI promises some relief through productivity gains – but could create other problems.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Pressure on farming is intensifying. AI promises some relief through productivity gains – but could create other problems.
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After a horror poll, it looks increasingly likely Angus Taylor will challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership.
View from The Hill: Liberals desperate for a path out of purgatory
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February 9, 2026 at 8:43 PM
After a horror poll, it looks increasingly likely Angus Taylor will challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership.
NSW Supreme Court decision suggests a balance must be found between the right to protest and the need to protect public order.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
NSW Supreme Court decision suggests a balance must be found between the right to protest and the need to protect public order.
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Even if we can pull off the logistical feat, the social and environmental impacts beg the question: should we?
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February 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Even if we can pull off the logistical feat, the social and environmental impacts beg the question: should we?
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‘I don’t want to live but I don’t want to die.’ ‘I wish I could fall asleep and not wake up.’ When people talk like this, how should we respond?
‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond
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February 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM
‘I don’t want to live but I don’t want to die.’ ‘I wish I could fall asleep and not wake up.’ When people talk like this, how should we respond?
Meaning rarely comes from dramatic resolutions. Psychology shows it grows from small repeated actions – and you can start with just a few minutes a day.
Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life
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February 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Meaning rarely comes from dramatic resolutions. Psychology shows it grows from small repeated actions – and you can start with just a few minutes a day.
Pauline Hanson’s party is certainly climbing in the polls. But it is still a very long way from genuine leadership contention.
Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off
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February 9, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Pauline Hanson’s party is certainly climbing in the polls. But it is still a very long way from genuine leadership contention.
Improving living standards in a country with a rapidly shrinking workforce and ageing population will test Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political skills.
Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?
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February 9, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Improving living standards in a country with a rapidly shrinking workforce and ageing population will test Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political skills.
As heavier rain raises landslide risk, gaps in data, law and funding leave New Zealand relying on response rather than prevention.
Landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard. Why does it still tolerate the risk?
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February 9, 2026 at 6:17 AM
As heavier rain raises landslide risk, gaps in data, law and funding leave New Zealand relying on response rather than prevention.
On current polling, the Coalition would struggle to win ten of the 150 House of Representatives seats.
One Nation surges to new high as Coalition slumps to record low in latest Newspoll
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February 9, 2026 at 5:51 AM
On current polling, the Coalition would struggle to win ten of the 150 House of Representatives seats.
Sometimes criticism of vets is unfair – and harmful. But a new book urges us to reflect deeply on ethics in veterinary services.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Sometimes criticism of vets is unfair – and harmful. But a new book urges us to reflect deeply on ethics in veterinary services.
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On the risks of AI afterlives, ditching good character references and the survival of mountain ash forests: an edited selection of your views.
Your say: week beginning February 9
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February 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
On the risks of AI afterlives, ditching good character references and the survival of mountain ash forests: an edited selection of your views.
After record rains devastated Lismore in 2022, many businesses have rebuilt with the next flood in mind – from waterproof interiors to running practice evacuations.
Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others
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February 9, 2026 at 4:24 AM
After record rains devastated Lismore in 2022, many businesses have rebuilt with the next flood in mind – from waterproof interiors to running practice evacuations.
This might change how you think about all your household textiles.
Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?
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February 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This might change how you think about all your household textiles.
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher convicted of sedition, in major blow to press freedom
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February 9, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Amid concerns AI will wipe out entry-level jobs, you can can prepare for a changing workforce while studying.
Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says
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February 9, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Amid concerns AI will wipe out entry-level jobs, you can can prepare for a changing workforce while studying.
Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
Why scrapping a key health promotion agency makes little economic sense
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February 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Preventing disease is clearly worthwhile. So why is the future of a key Australian health promotion agency, VicHealth, in the balance?
The violence we’re witnessing on our phones impacts us on both an individual and societal scale. This grief needs to be processed.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The violence we’re witnessing on our phones impacts us on both an individual and societal scale. This grief needs to be processed.
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Australian sports may need to follow the NFL when it comes to capturing fan interest, with new research showing the US league is gaining ground.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Australian sports may need to follow the NFL when it comes to capturing fan interest, with new research showing the US league is gaining ground.
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Despite the Coalition reforming, heavy pressure still remains on Sussan Ley as a new poll makes for dire reading for the Liberal party.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Despite the Coalition reforming, heavy pressure still remains on Sussan Ley as a new poll makes for dire reading for the Liberal party.
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Is the government prepared to reduce speculation in favour of returning housing to its social purpose?
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February 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Is the government prepared to reduce speculation in favour of returning housing to its social purpose?
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Australia’s definition of terrorism was created in 2002. Since then, the threat landscape has changed dramatically. It’s time for the term to be revised.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Australia’s definition of terrorism was created in 2002. Since then, the threat landscape has changed dramatically. It’s time for the term to be revised.
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Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
Publishing tips, poetry and witty takes on classics: 6 of the best Australian literary podcasts
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February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Literary podcasts are like year-round writers festivals – and there’s an Australian one out there for every taste, from occasional readers to bonafide bookworms.
Sally Breen wanted to know more about real police work after she met a Queensland top cop who seemed good. The stories she found sit under her skin like lava.
Friday essay: I grew up fearing Queensland cops. Then I hung out with 17 Gold Coast detectives
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February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Sally Breen wanted to know more about real police work after she met a Queensland top cop who seemed good. The stories she found sit under her skin like lava.
In the age of ‘whitened, straightened, veneered smiles’, the distance between ruined poor teeth and healthy, wealthy teeth is growing.
What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
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February 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
In the age of ‘whitened, straightened, veneered smiles’, the distance between ruined poor teeth and healthy, wealthy teeth is growing.