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First Newspoll since election gives Albanese 'honeymoon' ratings; Australia's poor success rate at referendums theconversation.com/first-newspoll via
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'Laid awake and wept': destruction of nature takes a toll on the human psyche. Here's one way to cope theconversation.com/laid-awake-and via
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View from The Hill: House vote on allowing territories to legalise voluntary assisted dying likely this week theconversation.com/view-from-the- via
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Just got the kids to bed, and already stressing about breakfast tomorrow morning.
Read my latest article on how to get your kid to eat breakfast before school.
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As I said in my recent article theconversation.com/despite-what-p Aotearoa New Zealand's health workforce crisis is global, but at least we have iconic #ShortlandStreet to promote the nursing profession
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'The key takeaway from our analysis is that even though the #NHS is currently on course to hit the central target of 50,000 more nurses by 2024, current recruitment doesn’t seem to be having any meaningful impact on the true scale of #nursing shortages.'
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Not all Alzheimer’s research has been compromised by allegations of scientific fraud, but its impact on clinical trials can be a huge blow.
We should interrogate whether governing bodies of research + drug approvals are truly effective.
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Tony Burke worked hard to stop euthanasia becoming law in the NT. Now, he must usher through a new bill to let territories debate the issue.
This reflects "a basic shift in attitudes" on euthanasia in a generation, reports . #auspol
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It's been a fantastic year for Australian cinematographers in Hollywood.
But when you look past the red carpet glitz at the film + TV camera workforce, you see a lack of diversity and a toxic work culture, write + experts.
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Double-lane freeways can act as lethal walls to wildlife.
Thankfully, new research shows underpasses work well to give animals safe crossing. 🦘
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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern might have once enjoyed spectacular popularity, but that’s not the same as the "cults of personality" that surround Trump and Putin.
This description not only misrepresents Ardern – it also dilutes the concept.
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Ad hoc efforts to house more people in our ageing suburbs are failing to increase liveability and sustainability.
Our cities need strategic, precinct-scale regeneration, write 's + his team.
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Bang! Your child trips.
Do you give them a cuddle or tell them to “brush-it-off”?
Everyday bumps and scrapes are critical learning experiences for young kids + can influence how they interpret and respond to pain or injuries in the future.
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James Webb has spotted extremely distant galaxies formed soon after the Big Bang.
But are they old or young? Or is this the wrong question to ask?
astronomer studies old galaxies "and even I find this a little puzzling".
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The Myanmar military junta’s execution of four pro-democracy activists last week was a tragic reminder of the costs of last year’s coup.
It will exacerbate pressures on the regime, write 's + 's Nicholas Farrelly.
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Geology experts from explain why coloured diamonds are so much rarer than clear ones – and why the newly discovered Lulo Rose might become the most expensive diamond in history.
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The latest Newspoll show Albanese’s net approval ratings are the highest for a PM since early in Malcolm Turnbull’s tenure.
Meanwhile, Dutton’s initial net approval ratings were worse than all opposition leaders except Albanese.
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Until now, a more expensive type of silicon was used to produce the highest-efficiency solar panels.
Now there’s a way to use cheaper raw materials, cutting the cost of solar power for everyone, write , + experts.
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Determining whether a region or farm is “in drought” is a longstanding and complex problem.
It's important to our future responses, but predicting its impacts + translating them into agricultural outcomes is also difficult, writes ().
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Kudnarto was the first Aboriginal woman to legally marry in SA.
She was granted land on her marriage, and her descendants include prominent Kaurna people like Gladys Elphick, Lewis O'Brien & Michael O'Loughlin, writes Peggy Brock ().
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Yes, eating breakfast really is important. It even helps improve diet quality + academic ability.
🥣 () has tips on how parents can help kids eat this important meal, without making it the most irritating part of the morning.
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Albanese's proposal for a First Nations Voice referendum "is a simple and elegant proposal, which demands little but offers much," writes 's Anne Twomey.
Enshrining the body ensures it cannot be cancelled at the whim of a future government...
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ICYMI: Anthony Albanese proposed draft wording to insert into the constitution at the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land on Saturday.
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The Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism may have serious unintended consequences, potentially breaching trade + investment treaties.
Umair Ghori () suggests a WA-style gas reservation model is better than extending the gas trigger.
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With the referendum going ahead, history has shown more details of what people will actually be voting for may be a significant factor in its success.
So, as () asks, how much detail should Australian voters have about the Voice? #auspol
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The government introduced tax cuts to electric vehicles, but they won’t help most Australians afford one.
According to Anna Mortimore (), it's a far cry from what’s needed to meet the target of 89% new car sales being electric by 2030.
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The media’s power determines how the electorate perceives whether change is happening.
We don’t know if Albanese’s pledge will hold, but as () writes, the media will do a great disservice if they're wedded to old ways.
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Have you heard of a 'galaxy cluster'? These cosmic structures are made up of 100s (or even 1000s) of galaxies.
🌌 + () explain some unexpected findings in a particular cluster, Abell 3266, located 800 million light-years away.
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Therapies exist for post-infection conditions like long COVID, but we need to come to terms with our history.
This means paying attention to sufferers of long COVID + other invisible illnesses who endured decades of medical neglect.
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At this year’s Garma Festival, Anthony Albanese made a good start on his push to enshrining a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
As reports, the proposed amendment covers all the necessary bases, but the details will be crucial. #auspol
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The Carina Nebula, as captured by the #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope, is from a time roughly 2,000 years earlier than when the first ever writing was invented.
As () writes, it's all about how light travels through the cosmos. #JWST
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From the botanical gardens to the art gallery, Adelaide’s winter is awash with light.
Catherine Speck from takes a look at the highlights of the #Illuminate festival.
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"Demetrius’ biographer, the ancient author Plutarch, tells us Demetrius had a policy akin to work hard and play harder." – ().
During a time of royally bad behaviour + rival kings, Demetrius the Besieger still managed to stand out.
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Are you an especially angry person? Would you consider new types of medical treatments to target this anger? And where do we draw a line?
Ethics researcher from explores these questions and more.
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“He gave us – and all of Australia – an image of an Aboriginal man, tender and humble. An image long denied us.” - on the passing of Archie Roach, and his incredible legacy.
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"The role of the Voice will be to make representations to parliament and the government about matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples." theconversation.com/creating-a-con via
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Yes, machines are taking over – but are they really like brains, as the metaphor suggests?
Tomas Fitzgerald () hopes policy-makers could develop a more sophisticated understanding of AI. After all, it shapes decisions about how to regulate it.
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