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A successful transition to clean energy is vital to Australia’s prosperity. But the Coalition’s latest nuclear salvo leaves many unanswered questions.
The Coalition reveals the cost of its nuclear power plan – but the devil is in the missing detail
A successful transition to clean energy is vital to Australia’s prosperity. But the Coalition’s latest nuclear salvo leaves many unanswered questions.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:15 AM
A successful transition to clean energy is vital to Australia’s prosperity. But the Coalition’s latest nuclear salvo leaves many unanswered questions.
Captagon was once a pharmaceutical drug but it’s now made illicitly, generating billions of dollars for the Syrian economy.
What is the drug captagon and how is it linked to Syria’s fallen Assad regime?
Captagon was once a pharmaceutical drug but it’s now made illicitly, generating billions of dollars for the Syrian economy.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Captagon was once a pharmaceutical drug but it’s now made illicitly, generating billions of dollars for the Syrian economy.
A dramatic blunder sealed a match between Indian and Chinese chess champions that has highlighted the resurgent popularity of the ancient game.
Teenage prodigy Gukesh D defeats Ding Liren to become youngest world chess champion
A dramatic blunder sealed a match between Indian and Chinese chess champions that has highlighted the resurgent popularity of the ancient game.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
A dramatic blunder sealed a match between Indian and Chinese chess champions that has highlighted the resurgent popularity of the ancient game.
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
A new treaty could prevent some misappropriation of Māori and Indigenous design – and shouldn’t be ignored
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
Naughty, often naked, deeply wild: F Christmas is a joyous gift at the time we need it most
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:00 AM
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
As the keepers of sensitive data, tax records and payroll information, accountants play a key role in protecting businesses from cybercrime.
From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime
As the keepers of sensitive data, tax records and payroll information, accountants play a key role in protecting businesses from cybercrime.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:45 AM
As the keepers of sensitive data, tax records and payroll information, accountants play a key role in protecting businesses from cybercrime.
The debate over adding fluoride to drinking water is almost as old as the practice itself.
Fluoride in drinking water is in the spotlight again. Let’s not forget how it transformed our oral health
The debate over adding fluoride to drinking water is almost as old as the practice itself.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:45 AM
The debate over adding fluoride to drinking water is almost as old as the practice itself.
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
A new treaty could prevent some misappropriation of Māori and Indigenous design – and shouldn’t be ignored
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
In 2024, two treaties were signed to protect the rights of Indigenous groups. But the second one, signed in November with little fanfare, is the one that could protect Māori knowledge and design.
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
Naughty, often naked, deeply wild: F Christmas is a joyous gift at the time we need it most
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
This year, Malthouse Theatre brings audiences a new kind of Christmas variety show: F Christmas is a camp Christmas pageant.
The Big Bash League started off with a bang 14 years ago but has struggled to capture the public’s imagination since then.
How is the Big Bash League faring after 14 years of ups and downs – and what’s next?
The Big Bash League started off with a bang 14 years ago but has struggled to capture the public’s imagination since then.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM
The Big Bash League started off with a bang 14 years ago but has struggled to capture the public’s imagination since then.
Emotion recognition technologies endanger fundamental rights without proper justification.
Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack up
Emotion recognition technologies endanger fundamental rights without proper justification.
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Emotion recognition technologies endanger fundamental rights without proper justification.
Cao Fei’s first retrospective in Australia, My City is Yours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, sets out to overstimulate the senses.
The work of Chinese artist Cao Fei explores our brave new human condition in a technological world
Cao Fei’s first retrospective in Australia, My City is Yours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, sets out to overstimulate the senses.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Cao Fei’s first retrospective in Australia, My City is Yours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, sets out to overstimulate the senses.
A type of irregular heartbeat is common over the festive season. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve had a few drinks.
Been drinking and your heart’s fluttering? You may have ‘holiday heart’
A type of irregular heartbeat is common over the festive season. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve had a few drinks.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM
A type of irregular heartbeat is common over the festive season. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve had a few drinks.
For some, the current peak of the wave has passed. For others, it’s more a slow rise in cases. Here’s what we can expect as the festive season approaches.
Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live
For some, the current peak of the wave has passed. For others, it’s more a slow rise in cases. Here’s what we can expect as the festive season approaches.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
For some, the current peak of the wave has passed. For others, it’s more a slow rise in cases. Here’s what we can expect as the festive season approaches.
Let’s cast the holly, snowmen and reindeer aside to decorate our homes with Aussie Christmas crafts instead. How about Christmas beetle baubles, paper parrots and ornamental echidnas?
Decorating your Christmas tree? Try these crafts inspired by Aussie plants and animals
Let’s cast the holly, snowmen and reindeer aside to decorate our homes with Aussie Christmas crafts instead. How about Christmas beetle baubles, paper parrots and ornamental echidnas?
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Let’s cast the holly, snowmen and reindeer aside to decorate our homes with Aussie Christmas crafts instead. How about Christmas beetle baubles, paper parrots and ornamental echidnas?
Financial advice will always be more useful to those who can use super to minimise tax, but even households with small balances should seek guidance.
Many people don’t get financial advice even though it can help ensure a comfortable retirement
Financial advice will always be more useful to those who can use super to minimise tax, but even households with small balances should seek guidance.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Financial advice will always be more useful to those who can use super to minimise tax, but even households with small balances should seek guidance.
New modelling suggests increasing the price of tobacco would cause young people to use less cannabis – but those aged over 50 to use more.
Are tobacco and cannabis economic substitutes or complements? New research suggests it changes with age
New modelling suggests increasing the price of tobacco would cause young people to use less cannabis – but those aged over 50 to use more.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
New modelling suggests increasing the price of tobacco would cause young people to use less cannabis – but those aged over 50 to use more.
Canada has grappled with similar firearms problems to New Zealand. In some areas it has made more progress, but even its backward steps provide valuable lessons.
From ‘ghost guns’ to gangs, 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
Canada has grappled with similar firearms problems to New Zealand. In some areas it has made more progress, but even its backward steps provide valuable lessons.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Canada has grappled with similar firearms problems to New Zealand. In some areas it has made more progress, but even its backward steps provide valuable lessons.
A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050.
Grattan on Friday: Dutton’s nuclear policy would have coal-fired power stations operating for a lot longer
A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM
A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050.
A Federal Court judge ruled in favour of the Victorian MP, who sued the state’s Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, for comments he made about her appearance at a rally.
Moira Deeming’s defamation win shows nobody can play fast and loose with language – not even politicians
A Federal Court judge ruled in favour of the Victorian MP, who sued the state’s Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, for comments he made about her appearance at a rally.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:30 AM
A Federal Court judge ruled in favour of the Victorian MP, who sued the state’s Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, for comments he made about her appearance at a rally.
The government has been playing ‘four-dimensional chess’ to work out how to drag big tech back to the bargaining table with news publishers. So, will this new scheme work?
News bargaining incentive: the latest move in the government’s ‘four-dimensional chess’ battle with Meta
The government has been playing ‘four-dimensional chess’ to work out how to drag big tech back to the bargaining table with news publishers. So, will this new scheme work?
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM
The government has been playing ‘four-dimensional chess’ to work out how to drag big tech back to the bargaining table with news publishers. So, will this new scheme work?
The new plan follows the Morrison government-era system known as the news media bargaining code, which saw companies such as Google and Meta (which owns Facebook) pay news organisations.
Big tech firms like Meta forced to pay for news, under Albanese government’s ‘news bargaining incentive’ charge
The new plan follows the Morrison government-era system known as the news media bargaining code, which saw companies such as Google and Meta (which owns Facebook) pay news organisations.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:00 AM
The new plan follows the Morrison government-era system known as the news media bargaining code, which saw companies such as Google and Meta (which owns Facebook) pay news organisations.
Victoria’s political donations laws favour the major parties - and now a High Court challenge may test their constitutional validity.
Victorian independents’ potential High Court challenge to political donations laws has merit - and there are federal implications too
Victoria’s political donations laws favour the major parties - and now a High Court challenge may test their constitutional validity.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Victoria’s political donations laws favour the major parties - and now a High Court challenge may test their constitutional validity.
The Australian taxpayer will fork out $600 million for a new NRL team in PNG. It is a bold, expensive and untried sports diplomacy adventure.
Sports diplomacy: why the Australian government is spending $600 million on a new NRL team in PNG
The Australian taxpayer will fork out $600 million for a new NRL team in PNG. It is a bold, expensive and untried sports diplomacy adventure.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:30 AM
The Australian taxpayer will fork out $600 million for a new NRL team in PNG. It is a bold, expensive and untried sports diplomacy adventure.