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The RBA holds interest rates steady, but warns another hike is possible if inflation stays high

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, choosing to pause after raising interest rates three times already this year.

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What came before the Big Bang?

It’s a question big enough to make your head spin! Eight-year-old Ellie from Atlanta, Georgia, wants to know what came before the Big Bang?

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Have we lost our appetite for meat and dairy alternatives?

Our supermarket shelves are lined with meat and dairy products, ranging from cheese to milk and minced beef.

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‘It’s a disgrace’: the US has abandoned the Kurds again – and this time, Trump is insulting them to boot

The United States and Iran are preparing to finalise a peace deal that would end their war – at least for the time being – as well as Israel’s bombing of Lebanon.

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Odour-resistant and soft on the skin: the science of merino wool explained

As winter sets in, many of us are turning to our cosy jumpers, snug base layers and anything else that can take the bite out of cold mornings. That is where merino wool shines.

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The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival

Each year, the Sydney Film Festival offers a chance to see many films from industries that have mostly avoided the banal moral economy of Hollywood in the 21st century. Here are my top five from the 2026 festival.

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Russia’s strike on centuries-old Ukrainian monastery complex reveals its growing desperation

The historic Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was set ablaze this week, after it was struck by a Russian drone during a large-scale attack on the Ukrainian capital.

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Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer

Paraquat is one of the world’s most widely used herbicides. It’s also highly toxic and some research points to a link with Parkinson’s disease.

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The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.

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Cheaper fares won’t fix NZ’s public transport woes – and neither will a few extra buses

Last week, within the space of 24 hours, voters heard two very different proposals to improve New Zealand’s public transport system.

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How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news

Young audiences are engaging with news in growing numbers, and for the first time, Australians under the age of 35 report greater interest in politics than older generations.

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Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?

Australia’s big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.

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These hidden songs survived the Holocaust – and helped singers to endure their own survival

In the renowned Holocaust documentary, Shoah (1985), former SS guard Franz Suchomel sings a song prisoners had to perform in the Treblinka death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland. After finishing the last line, he chillingly asks the director, Claude Lanzmann: “Satisfied? That’s unique. No Jew knows that today!”

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Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can combine the two

Toy Story 5 will be released in cinemas this Thursday. The latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?

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What does being ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?

What does it mean for a hospital to offer “trauma-informed care”? How about a hairdresser? Or even a paint colour consultant?

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How simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration program could add billions a year to the economy

Migration is back at the centre of Australian politics, blamed for everything from housing pressures to crowded trains. Lost in the heated debate is how we select those who will thrive in their new country. We need a process to select the most productive migrants to fill the permanent spots…

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Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one contest has already begun online: the fight over who sounds like a “real” soccer fan.

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Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, which served as the key negotiator between the U.S. and Iran, announced on June 14, 2026, that the two sides had agreed on a deal to end the war. It will be officially signed on June 19 in Switzerland.

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4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning

It’s the time of year when parents are thinking of registering their children for kindergarten in September — a much-anticipated moment in the lives of many parents and their young ones.

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What we misunderstand about absent fathers

“What do dads do on Tuesdays?”

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For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory

The planet’s biggest sporting event – the FIFA Men’s World Cup – is now underway, drawing a television audience of billions and a stadium audience of millions.

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4 steps you can take to avoid ‘perceived scarcity’ and prevent food waste

The grocery store is a busy place, full of signs and signals that we may or may not always notice. Picture yourself in your usual store: do your eyes get drawn to a “limited quantities” sign or a “buy now before it’s gone” promotion?

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Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

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Social media and teenagers: what the evidence says

Is the time teenagers spend on social media really damaging their wellbeing and mental health? Around the globe, youth mental health problems are on the rise. This has coincided with an ever increasing amount of time teenagers spend on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat.

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Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress

Parents who find time for themselves feel better and show healthier physiological stress patterns on the same day, according to my new research. The findings suggest that even small moments away from daily demands may help mothers and fathers recharge emotionally and physically.

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