Lisa Watts
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Lisa Watts
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World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia
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World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia
The landmark ruling means Australia must reduce emissions in line with the best science, and regulate the fossil fuel industry to prevent further harm.
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July 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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The culprit behind the recalls is ‘shiga-toxin-producing E. coli’. What do you need to know about this bacterium?
Why have supermarkets around Australia recalled bagged salad products? A gastroenterologist explains
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March 31, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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"That is why Elon’s commission looks, sounds, and smells like a sham. Because thus far, the biggest beneficiaries aren’t working class Americans, but rather Elon Musk himself. You don’t get credit for rooting out abuse if your execution raises more questions than it answers."
Elon's fraud search exposed as a fraud
DOGE is supposed to root out waste, fraud, and abuse-- but thus far, it's only served Elon Musk's personal interests.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
10 essential books to read on Australia Day – our expert picks
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10 essential books to read on Australia Day – our expert picks
A barbecue, a protest … or a good book? We asked some of our leading historians to choose an illuminating Australia Day read.
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January 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
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Trump promises to end birthright citizenship and shut down the border – a legal scholar explains the challenges these actions could face
While the president has a broad range of immigration and national security powers, he cannot change US law on his own.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?
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What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?
Outgoing United States president Joe Biden has warned ‘an oligarchy is taking shape in America’. What is an oligarchy? And is America becoming one?
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January 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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John Marsden, the bestselling author of the Tomorrow series (and more than 40 books altogether) has died. His difficult early life fed his many decades of writing for young people and teaching them.
‘Live in the light, but carry the dark’: John Marsden’s books are his legacy – but so is his empathy
John Marsden, the bestselling author of the Tomorrow series (and more than 40 books altogether) has died. His difficult early life fed his many decades of writing for young people and teaching them.
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December 19, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Reposted by Lisa Watts
The use of AI and wearable technologies to speed up work and monitor employees is becoming more widespread in businesses around the world.
The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers
The use of AI and wearable technologies to speed up work and monitor employees is becoming more widespread in businesses around the world.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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When we interact with a chatbot, deeply ingrained habits make us behave as if it’s a person.
The unspoken rule of conversation that explains why AI chatbots feel so human
When we interact with a chatbot, deeply ingrained habits make us behave as if it’s a person.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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