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Amid news that 500 jobs will go at the Whyalla steelworks, once owned by Gupta’s GFG Alliance, The Big Steal is a powerful – and timely – work of journalism.
Labor is likely to lose the Victorian election, but it’s unclear whether the Coalition will be able to govern in majority or need support from One Nation.
Las empresas de IA están reclamando una pausa coordinada en el avance de esta tecnología, pero lograr que funcione y garantizar la seguridad de la inteligencia artificial no será fácil.
AI companies are calling for a coordinated pause to progress – but making it work, and keeping AI safe, won’t be easy.
Recent polling shows if the disruption caused by the Trump administration’s war with Iran continues, Democrats will likely gain control of Congress.
The rhythms aren’t necessarily tied to hormones, nor any other single cause.
From almost 350 questions, nine experts answer the most common ones you asked.
Results from the latest international test of 15-year-olds has prompted headlines suggesting serious problems with Australia’s academic results.
Mozzies are causing Buruli ulcers in more parts of Australia. New research suggests a mosquito control can help reduce risks in future.
OpenAI found a solution to the long-standing Navier-Stokes problem. Not everyone is happy about how they did it.
Government critics say changes to health insurance rebates will strain the public health system. But the evidence shows the impact might not be what you think.
Premier Ben Carroll’s new laws, along with the building royal commission, are vital in ensuring accountability and restoring good governance in Victoria.
In a national YouGov poll, the Pauline Hanson-led party is four points ahead of the Labor government in primary votes – a record high in this poll.
Ideas are cheap. Getting major reforms through is the hard part, but we’ve done it before.
The government is returning to some unfinished business: strengthening its social media age restrictions.
Gas is now flowing from the vast – and controversial – fossil fuel project.
Children who are developmentally behind do not have the thinking, social and emotional skills needed for learning and getting along with their peers.
R U OK? Day is Australia’s most recognisable mental health campaign. A study using nine years of data looked at how it affected wellbeing and access to care.
It threatens to compound the worst effects of climate change.
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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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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Law, 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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Joanna Mendelssohn is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, 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