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Politics & Society
Why Kamala Harris could win the US election
The second in this two-part series explores why the Democratic presidential candidate and current vice president could become the first woman elected as US president
Politics & Society
Opinion
Why Donald Trump could win the US election
The first in this two-part series explores why the Republican candidate and former president may have an advantage over his Democratic rival
Environment
Plant-based glitter outshines plastic alternatives
Glitter microplastics are commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but a new sustainable glitter made from plant cellulose has been developed and has no impact on the environment
Education
Three reasons why teachers should learn to meditate and it’s not (just) about wellbeing
Meditation can help teachers build a greater sense of presence, purpose and compassion, but it won't address the structural causes of stress and burnout in the workforce
Politics & Society
Is the UN’s Pact for the Future a breakdown or a breakthrough?
The 56 recommendations in the United Nations’ Pact for the Future come amid warnings that “the world is at an inflection point in history”
Business & Economics
Client-lawyer privilege versus the Australian Tax Office
ATO officers have broad powers of information collection, but how far can they legally go when that information is protected by client professional privilege?
Arts & Culture
What the Paiwanese nose flute tells us about ‘intangible culture’
In Taiwan, Intangible Cultural Heritage – like the sound of a double-barrel nose flute – is being preserved not through recordings, but through practitioners
Politics & Society
International court to decide if we have a ‘right to strike’
Employers are challenging the legal principle on which the ‘right to strike’ is based in the International Court of Justice. The outcome could change labour laws around the world
Environment
Frogs are amazing
Frogs are a vital but endangered part of Australia’s ecosystems. By being part of Frog Month Victoria, you can help protect them in your neighbourhood