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We compared the Labor and Coalition’s income tax proposals to see who benefits most
Given a federal election is held every three years, the estimates are provided up to mid-2028. This resulted in a slightly ...
Poll shows Australians hate Trump policies and have lost trust in US, but still strongly believe in alliance
A new Lowy poll shows Australian’s are losing faith with the American government but still value the alliance.
South Africa’s domestic workers still battle with echoes of a racist past
The employment conditions for domestic workers have improved since democracy in 1994. However, some practices from the ...
Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?
CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.
Europe’s elderly need migrant caregivers – whether we like it or not
The bottom line is this: Europe’s population is getting older, and without migrant workers, millions of families will ...
A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
The first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat shows a delicate and graceful animal – far ...
Homelessness – the other housing crisis politicians aren’t talking about
More than 120,000 people are homeless in Australia. The problem can be solved, but it will take more than just building more ...
Half of Australian landlords sell their investments after 2 years, adding to renters’ insecurity
A new study reveals landlord behaviour can affect housing supply. Its release comes as the housing crisis dominates the ...
This election, disinformation is swirling on Chinese social media. Here’s how it spreads
Thousands of Chinese Australians get their news on WeChat or RedNote, but there’s evidence disinformation is circulating ...
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Warwick McKibbin on trying to model economic certainty in uncertain times
Joining us from Washington DC is Warwick McKibbin, an internationally renowned economic modeller from the ANU whose services ...
More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform
Not enough is being said by the major parties in the election about critical health care reforms needed to address access, ...