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Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia

Scott French, UNSW Sydney

Trump agrees to consider Australian exemption from tariffs, describing Albanese as ‘very fine man’
Trump agrees to consider Australian exemption from tariffs, describing Albanese as ‘very fine man’
Australia improves on global corruption rankings, but there is still work to be done
Australia improves on global corruption rankings, but there is still work to be done
Byelections show Labor is in trouble in Victoria – but how much will Peter Dutton benefit?
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Earth is already shooting through the 1.5°C global warming limit, two major studies show
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Steve Smith raises his bat to celebrate a century

Is Steve Smith set to become the best? What data says about Test cricket’s elite 10,000+ run club

A white dog with a large stick on a forest path.

Thousands of Australian pets may soon have ‘useless’ microchips. It’s a symptom of a bigger problem

Climate impacts are forcing people from their homes. When, how and why do they have valid refugee claims?
A young Myanmar (Burma) refugee carrying her brother on her back in the Mae La refugee camp on the Thai - Myanmar border
Social media groups can offer support to new parents. Here’s how to tell if there’s marketing involved
A woman holding a baby looks at her laptop.
What are physician assistants? Can they fix the doctor shortage?
Physician assistant puts on gloves
Antisemitism goes beyond overt acts of hate – subtle forms of bias take their toll, too
Antisemitism goes beyond overt acts of hate – subtle forms of bias take their toll, too

Trump administration

Donald Trump in front of a tractor.

The US tried high tariffs and ‘America first’ policies in the 1930s. Trump should note what happened next

‘America First’ trade policy is pushing economic self-sufficiency – but history shows this is harder than it seems
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office.
As Trump abandons the old world order, NZ must find its place in a new ‘Pax Autocratica’
As Trump abandons the old world order, NZ must find its place in a new ‘Pax Autocratica’
NZ households will be slightly worse off if Trump triggers a trade war – new modelling
Donald Trump displaying an executive order in the Oval Office
How Putin, Xi and now Trump are ushering in a new imperial age
Matryoska dolls featuring images of Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Palestinians have long resisted resettlement – Trump’s plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza won’t change that
Two men in suits stand at podiums talking to each other.
Trump wants the US to ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate the people. Is this legal?
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In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue
A woman holds a sign that says save USAID save lives
As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed
As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed
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Back to school

Happy children in blue t-shirts raise their hands in a classroom.

Schools need parent permission to put students’ photos on social media. 3 questions to ask before you say yes

A new school year can see friendships change – this is tough on kids, but parents can help

Karyn Healy, The University of Queensland

Young students in white shirts line up against a whiteboard.
How can you help your child make friends?
Two young students with backpacks walk along. One has an arm around the other.
Watch shows together, talk about them and have dance parties: how to rebalance screen use after the holidays
A woman, man and two young children dance next to a couch.
How can you tell if your child is ready for a smartphone? What are the alternatives?
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Supermarket shelves showing packages with no branding

As Coles slashes its product range, will well-known brands disappear from supermarket shelves?

American Primeval includes brutal displays of Mormon violence, but the reality was arguably worse
American Primeval includes brutal displays of Mormon violence, but the reality was arguably worse
Explainer: what does it actually mean to ‘firm’ renewables?
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Do men and women agree on how easy it is for each other to find a job or a date?
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Google has dropped its promise not to use AI for weapons. It’s part of a troubling trend
A military vehicle in a desert firing guns, leaving a cloud of smoke and green flames.
Australia’s clinical guidelines shape our health care. Why do so many still ignore sex and gender?
A male physiotherapist stretches a woman's arm in an office with an anatomical poster.
What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?
Clinican shows patient information on a tablet
With ‘damp drinking’ and ‘zebra striping’, Gen Z are embracing moderation – not abstinence – from alcohol
Hands holding colourful mocktails above feet in a pool.
Where should we look for new metals that are critical for green energy technology? Volcanoes may point the way
Photo of lava erupting from a volcano.
A political ad showing a man ripping his shirt open to reveal a Greens t-shirt underneath

Misleading and false election ads are legal in Australia. We need national truth in political advertising laws

Lucy Letby

Experts have challenged the medical case against Lucy Letby. What about the statistical evidence?

Nature and shops: here’s what people told us they want most from urban planning
Downtown Auckland, with a park in the foreground
Golf courses can be safe havens for wildlife and beacons of biodiversity
Flowering plants in the naturalised rough at Commonwealth Golf Club in Victoria.
‘A literary event’: Sylvia Plath memorabilia can fetch as much as $1m. A new book reveals a treasure trove of material
‘A literary event’: Sylvia Plath memorabilia can fetch as much as $1m. A new book reveals a treasure trove of material
View from The Hill: Labor faces risk of Victorians using federal poll as referendum on both Allan and Albanese governments
View from The Hill: Labor faces risk of Victorians using federal poll as referendum on both Allan and Albanese governments
Most retirees who rent live in poverty. Here’s how boosting rent assistance could help lift them out of it
Elderly woman looks out of her window
Grampians National Park is still burning – here’s what we can expect will survive and recover
Country Fire Authority personnel watch as smoke billows from an out of control bushfire in the Grampians National park, in Victoria state, Australia, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma has died. Here’s how he led a country to freedom
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Different songs for different days: why it’s important to actively choose the music for your mood
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New research

Breaking the silence: new research highlights the impact of sexual violence on queer and gender-diverse Australians
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Choking during sex: many young people mistakenly believe it can be done safely, our study shows
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The Nullarbor is riddled with wombat and rabbit warrens. Scientists are watching them from space
Close up photo of a southern hairy-nosed wombat.
Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is ‘mixed at best’
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World

Rebels are continuing their march in eastern Congo – what is their long-term goal?
Rebels are continuing their march in eastern Congo – what is their long-term goal?
Australia won’t escape the fallout of the Trump trade chaos
Donald Trump sitting at the desk in the Oval Office
Podcasts have helped sway many young American men to the right. The same may well happen in Australia
Podcasts have helped sway many young American men to the right. The same may well happen in Australia
The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon Musk
The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon Musk
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Sport

It’s the most American of sports, so why is the NFL looking to Melbourne for international games?
The Rams and Eagles clash in an NFL game in 2025
Speed thrills: why are so many sports getting faster?
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo uses his speed to burst away from an opponent.
How the AFL and NRL have crept into cricket’s traditional summer timeslot
Scott Boland of Australia bowls while Stephen Crichton and Ruby Svarc try to tackle him
‘A mini climate-control system’: the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open
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Climate

It’s official: Australia’s ocean surface was the hottest on record in 2024
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Unambitious and undermined: why NZ’s latest climate pledge lacks the crucial ‘good faith’ factor
New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change Simon Watts speaking during the the recent climate summit in Azerbaijan.
Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here’s what it takes for consumers to embrace it
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To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees
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Podcasts

Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland and Richard Holden talk about what Trump will mean for Australia
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: John Blaxland and Richard Holden talk about what Trump will mean for Australia
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Brain implants, agentic AI and answers on dark matter: what to expect from science in 2025
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She was 15. He was 26. Sonia Orchard’s Groomed proves her abuser was wrong: age isn’t ‘just a number’
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Milo Hartill’s Black, Fat and F**gy is rough around the edges – and all the more beautiful for it
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Belle Gibson built a ‘wellness’ empire on a lie about cancer. Apple Cider Vinegar expertly unravels her con
Belle Gibson built a ‘wellness’ empire on a lie about cancer. Apple Cider Vinegar expertly unravels her con

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