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View from The Hill: Ley says Liberals must ‘meet the people where they are’, but how can a divided party do that?
With both the Liberal and Nationals leadership contests over work begins now to rebuild. But what form the parties will now ...
It’s a hard job being environment minister. Here’s an insider’s view of the key challenges facing Murray Watt
Labor’s whopping majority doesn’t mean environmental reform will be any easier. When economy and environment clash, the ...
From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where new Liberal leader Sussan Ley stands on 4 energy and environment flashpoints
Past policy positions and musings of new Liberal leader Sussan Ley offer insights into future directions on renewable energy, ...
The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead
Negotiations will continue while lower tariff rates are in place for 90 days. But free trade belongs to a bygone era.
Sussan Ley makes history, but faces unprecedented levels of difficulty
The first female leader of the federal Liberal Party has vowed to drag the Coalition back to the centre. But Sussan Ley faces ...
Viking pregnancy was deeply political – new study
Pregnancy was deeply political and far from uniform in meaning for Viking-age communities. It shaped – and was shaped by – ...
The ‘extroverted’ north and ‘introverted’ south: how climate and culture influence Iranian architecture
Architecture in the north is characterised by open structures; in the south buildings are oriented inward. The houses reflect ...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold – by accident
The ancient dream of turning lead into gold is now a reality – but it’s not quite what the alchemists might have hoped for.
What did the parties say on TikTok in the election, and how? Here’s the campaign broken down in 5 charts
TikTok has never played a bigger role in election campaigning, but it was hard to know what Gen Z were being told and by who ...
Don’t click without thinking – and 4 other ways to keep yourself safe from scams
Just like brushing your teeth keeps cavities away, digital hygiene is all about keeping your online life clean, safe and ...
Liberals elect first woman leader, with Ley defeating Taylor 29-25
Sussan Ley has emerged victorious in the battle for the liberal leadership, while Ted O'Brien, architect of the controversial ...
Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?
Informal workplace perks have long been a big part of Australian hospitality’s culture. It’s common for restaurants and cafes ...