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The media mogul wants to change his “irrevocable trust” so that eldest son Lachlan has total control and maintains his media outlets’ right-wing agenda.
Athletes can spend four years preparing for an Olympic or Paralympic games. For those who don’t achieve their goals, the disappointment can be crushing.
Efforts by First Nations groups to thin dense forest regrowth have come under fire in Victoria. The solution isn’t to restore “wilderness” – it’s to manage Country.
The winner of this year’s Miles Franklin Literary Award will be announced this evening. Astrid Edwards takes you through the contenders in our annual expert guide to the shortlist.
The ‘Better and Fairer Schools Agreement’ is a new funding agreement that will have significant power shaping what happens in schools until 2034.
The federal government has only fully accepted 13 recommendations of 172 for which it has primary or shared responsibility with the states.
Participating in the Australian democratic system is not straightforward for newcomers. New research finds Australia should invest more effort into ensuring new migrants understand the voting system.
Recently there have been three worrying reviews into Australian Olympic sports but much more needs to be done to protect vulnerable athletes.
The scientific and broader community must join together to advance Southern Ocean science and protect this vital natural asset.
Palaeontologist don’t just dig up dinosaur bones – they study the whole history of life on Earth, and uncover clues about its future too.
Coral restoration is, at best, a feel-good measure – and at worst, a dangerous distraction from climate action.
Australia’s 460 First Nations’ languages see the world in unexpected ways, revealing perspectives on the natural and spiritual worlds.
Australia’s live export trade is controversial. Have you ever wondered how it perpetuates? New research shows it comes down to corporate power dynamics. Similar forces operate in Brazil and the US.
The former president has a narrow lead over the current vice president, but Harris’ numbers are on the rise.
For the first time in Olympic Games history, the ceremony took place outside a stadium arena.
Gencarnya aktivisme mahasiswa di Australia memberikan perspektif baru tentang bagaimana kebebasan berpendapat itu seharusnya dipelihara di lingkungan pendidikan tinggi di Indonesia.
International research suggests many anti-gang policies actually increase crime, rather than reduce it. These local experts could help us do better – if New Zealand’s politicians would listen.
As Olimpíadas de hoje são muito diferentes daquelas que começaram na Grécia antiga. Então, como era assistir a esses jogos antigos?
Authors
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Guest Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Paleontologist, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in World Literature (including Australian literature), The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus professor, History, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor and Head, Behavioural Neuropharmacology Laboratory, The University of Melbourne