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Christmas films have long given us schmaltz. Oh. What. Fun. gives us disenchanted, disgruntled maternal point of view. @UCNZ
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Christmas films have long given us schmaltz. Oh. What. Fun. gives us disenchanted, disgruntled maternal point of view.
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An independent inquiry has strongly condemned the politicisation of appointments to government boards despite the government rejecting much of the plan. @michellegrattan @UniCanberra
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An independent inquiry has strongly condemned the politicisation of appointments to government boards despite the government rejecting much of the plan.
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A commonly prescribed antidepressant has sparked a reduction in domestic violence reoffending among highly impulsive, violent men. @Uni_Newcastle @UNSW
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A commonly prescribed antidepressant has sparked a reduction in domestic violence reoffending among highly impulsive, violent men.
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Australia's regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. @Macquarie_Uni
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Australia’s regulator has issued warnings about the risk of suicidal thoughts and lower effectiveness of contraceptives in those taking Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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The mainstream media doesn't simply cover far-right politics from a critical distance, it also helps to define what counts as politically acceptable. @Deakin
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The mainstream media doesn’t simply cover far-right politics from a critical distance, it also helps to define what counts as politically acceptable.
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The government wants all of Australia to benefit from the global AI boom – but the plan lacks specificity. @kim_weatherall @jakusg @unimelb @Sydney_Uni
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The government wants all of Australia to benefit from the global AI boom – but the plan lacks specificity.
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Boarding schools in Australia are diverse, and not like Hogwarts or other caricatures. @Paul_Kidson @ACUmedia
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Boarding schools in Australia are diverse, and not like Hogwarts or other caricatures.
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After devastating fires in 1939, authorities began burning forests to reduce fuel load. But we now know this creates conditions for even worse fires. @Phil_Zylstra @OurANU @CurtinUni
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After devastating fires in 1939, authorities began burning forests to reduce fuel load. But we now know this creates conditions for even worse fires.
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There are different rules in different states on selling scrap copper. A 2023 inquiry found that makes it hard to stop thieves – who are even targeting cemeteries. @tgoldswo @BondUniversity
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There are different rules in different states on selling scrap copper. A 2023 inquiry found that makes it hard to stop thieves – who are even targeting cemeteries.
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Adding feral cats to the Predator Free 2050 hit-list may be justified -- but it also forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about animal welfare.
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Adding feral cats to the Predator Free 2050 hit-list may be justified – but it also forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about animal welfare.
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The moss beds in Antarctica are like miniature forests – they create their own climate. @Microclimate_ @UOW
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The moss beds in Antarctica are like miniature forests – they create their own climate.
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The ships are currently in the Philippine Sea and it's too early to tell where they might be headed. @michellegrattan @UniCanberra
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The ships are currently in the Philippine Sea and it’s too early to tell where they might be headed.
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The request is shining a light on broader questions around the independence of the Israeli legal system. @latrobe
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The request is shining a light on broader questions around the independence of the Israeli legal system.
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The Prime Minsters quiet wedding was a stark contrast to other Labor weddings. @michellegrattan @UniCanberra
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The prime minister’s quiet wedding gave an insight into who is in his inner circle.
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We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.
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We found out the favourite 2025 books of 35 expert readers – and the Books & Ideas team shares our own picks, too.
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Equatorial cyclones are rare. That's one reason Cyclone Senyar has done so much damage in Indonesia and Malaysia. @CQU
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Equatorial cyclones are rare. That’s one reason Cyclone Senyar has done so much damage in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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The UN's global climate summits have been accused of being slow, opaque and a magnet for fossil fuel lobbyists. A major overhaul is needed to make them relevant. @unimelb
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The UN’s global climate summits have been accused of being slow, opaque and a magnet for fossil fuel lobbyists. A major overhaul is needed to make them relevant.
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In his latest book, Clinton Fernandes explains why the AUKUS deal is an all-too-predictable continuation of past follies. @UTSEngage
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In his latest book, Clinton Fernandes explains why the AUKUS deal is an all-too-predictable continuation of past follies.
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New Zealanders trade cryptocurrency worth billions every year, largely invisible to the tax system. That will change with the start of the next financial year. @otago
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New Zealanders trade cryptocurrency worth billions every year, largely invisible to the tax system. That will change with the start of the next financial year.
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Australia's economy is heavily reliant on family firms. Getting succession planning right is crucial. @Macquarie_Uni
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Australia’s economy is heavily reliant on family firms. Getting succession planning right is crucial.
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