Bunnings breached privacy law by scanning customers’ faces – but this loophole lets other shops keep doing it
Despite the ruling against Bunnings, Australian businesses can continue to collect your biometric information without your ...
Why did the US change its mind on Ukraine firing missiles into Russia? And will it impact the war?
While many questions remain, the move by the US to green light the use of missiles inside Russia will no doubt lead US allies ...
Alan Jones once seemed unassailable. What ended it was a peculiarly Sydney story of media, politics and power
The highly influential broadcaster, for years feared by the nation’s politicians, has been charged with several sexual ...
The government wants to keep cash alive for buying essentials. Here’s why it’s such a challenge for businesses
The federal government has laid out a big picture proposal to keep cash alive. But it will need to keep a close eye on the ...
It’s clear footy has an Indigenous participation problem, and the AFL draft is only part of the solution
Ahead of the AFL draft, a steady decline of Indigenous players in the men’s and women’s leagues needs to be rectified.
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Could keeping native species as pets save them from extinction? Here’s why it’s not that simple
Meg Edwards receives funding from the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and is a ...
Australians are reading less than other countries, a new report shows. Why?
Reading rates in Australia are falling – and price might be less of a factor than we think. We look at how Australia compares ...
The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students
In a surprise move, the Coalition has confirmed it plans to oppose the federal government’s bill to cap the number of foreign ...
Public humiliation is still a common teaching tool in medical education. Here’s how it leaves patients worse off
Many doctors become reluctant to ask questions or seek help when uncertain. This is exactly the opposite of what most ...
Basic rules for screen time at a young age can help reduce childhood obesity – new research
New research finds excessive screen time is associated with childhood obesity. But by limiting a toddler’s time in front of ...
Elon Musk’s new job will bring tech ‘disruption’ to the US government – and history says it won’t be pretty
Silicon Valley’s history of efforts to replace public services or make them more efficient has produced mixed results.
I’m a children’s writer – and celebrity children’s books undervalue my craft
Celebrity children’s books are a recurring phenomenon – from Jamie Oliver and Keira Knightley to Meghan Markle and Jimmy ...