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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanWillis warns of a βtightβ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity
Austerity has become the global default response to tough economic times. But New Zealand should be prioritising investment over cuts to foster long-term growth.
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Your election questions answered: the price of eggs, Kirribilli House and memorable moments β podcast
We asked you for your most burning political questions and you didnβt let us down.In this special Ask Me Anything edition of Full Story, our political reporter and live blogger, Krishani Dhanji, and economics editor, Patrick Commins, give you the answers you need on everything from energy policy to where the prime minister should live and how your preferences workYou can support the Guardian at...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Labor maintains clear lead in all polls and is likely to win election
With just days to go until the election, four polls have the Labor party ahead on a two-party preferred basis.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Did βinduced atmospheric vibrationβ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon
Whatever caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal, it highlights the vulnerabilities in some electricity grids.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Centre-left Liberals make stunning comeback to win Canadian election
The Liberals had been poised for a heavy defeat β before the election of Donald Trump across the border.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:India and Pakistan are on war footing. Can they be brought back from the brink?
Pakistan believes an Indian βmilitary incursionβ is imminent, following a terror attack last week in Kashmir. Will nuclear deterrence be enough to prevent war again?
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Tempted to turn on the aircon? Science says use fans until itβs 27Β°C
Use electric fans as your first cooling strategy, and only turn on the aircon when the indoor temperature exceeds 27C.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:The government plans to regulate carbon capture technologies β but who will be the regulating agency?
New Zealand needs a legal arrangement that allows carbon capture and storage technologies to evolve without being a mere offshoot of the oil and gas industry.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How do the Coalition and Labor plans on housing differ - and what have they ignored?
Labor and the Coalition have both made some big housing policy announcements this election, but there are real problems going unaddressed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Fear and loathing on the election campaign trail | Fiona Katauskas
Is the βhate mediaβ really to blame?See more of Fiona Katauskasβs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet for generative AI. And surprisingly, viewers donβt seem to mind
This research suggests people may not be as bothered by the use of AI in filmmaking as you might expect.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Why are political parties allowed to send spam texts? And how can we make them stop?
Political parties are exempt from many of the regulations about spam and unsolicited marketing β and itβs unlikely to change.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Amid Duttonβs messy decline in the polls, is Albanese on the verge of becoming the John Howard of his era? | Peter Lewis
It is a terrible thing to say about someone who entered politics to βfight Toriesβ, but there are parallels between the two leadersLabor leads Coalition in final pre-election poll as Duttonβs approval rating slips furtherPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerAnthony Albanese will hate this column, but if, as is becoming increasingly likely, he returns to government over the weekend, he will not just...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:ABC chair denies interference over comedian interviews
Kim Williams has denied interfering in editorial decision-making in order to secure airtime for an Australian comedian.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:βDo something about it before it gets worseβ: young people want government action on gambling reform
As gambling companies increasingly target young people, many are becoming frustrated by a lack of government action to protect them from gambling harms.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:βIβm always afraid for the future of my familyβ: why itβs too hard for some refugees to reunite with loved ones
The legal and policy tools to fix this already exist.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Echidna ancestors lived watery lifestyles like platypuses 100 million years ago β new study
A controversial idea suggests the ancestors of echidnas were more like the platypus. For the first time, fossil evidence might support it.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How Brown's fire and ice create Origin field goal magic
Queensland field-goal queen Lauren Brown, a firefighter by day and night, explains what pressure is and why she thrives in do-or-die State of Origin moments.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Australia's profit-driven childcare is costing little people big time, experts warn
When a parent drops their child at their local Only About Children childcare centre in Sydney or Melbourne, they probably don't know the revenue will be cheered on the New York Stock Exchange, writes Conor Duffy.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Swing voters admit to 'disillusionment' ahead of federal election
Millions of Australians might have already cast early ballots β but for others, working out who to support is proving more difficult, with some so disillusioned with politics that they're even tempted to deliberately vote informally.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Alarm as water levels plummet at WA's Karijini National Park
The condition of Karijini National Park's spectacular gorges worries traditional owners and business operators as WA's tourism season looms.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work β but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
Research finds concerning numbers of workers are using public AI tools in inappropriate ways, undermining work quality and increasing risks.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How a power outage caused chaos in Spain and Portugal
Traffic was gridlocked, trains stopped working, people were stuck in lifts and nuclear power stations were automatically shut down as a blackout hit tens of millions of people across Spain and Portugal.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Gold Coast man allegedly imports 140kg of cocaine in boat engines
Australian Border Force officials allegedly found the cocaine inside a shipment that arrived in Brisbane from the US. The man is expected to front court today.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:1 billion years ago, a meteorite struck Scotland and influenced life on Earth
The microbes living here were dramatically disrupted β and the future of life on Earth changed.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Live: Key US earnings data moves markets ahead of local inflation data
Big earnings results for key US companies have moved markets ahead of local inflation data dropping tomorrow. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Police hopeful Zane Stevens will be found a year after disappearance
WA Police say it is "only a matter of time" before they find missing Pilbara father Zane Stevens, who disappeared on the outskirts of Broome in April 2024.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Final Fantasy composer Masayoshi Soken on making music that stops the world
Video game composer Masayoshi Soken shares how he makes his music part of the full gaming experience.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Coco Gauff ends her day in candlelight as power outage hits Madrid Open
Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament is cancelled as a power outrage affects all of Spain.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Dogs trained to sniff out critically endangered orchid
Three scent-detection dogs help to locate an elusive orchid that is "almost impossible to find with the naked eye", as part of efforts to protect the plant.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Softball Australia concerned Olympic dream could end after LA 2028
With the sporting program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics yet to be decided, Softball Australia is urging organisers to include one of Australia's most successful team sports.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Pledge to monitor DV offenders comes crashing down under weight of reality
The WA government's language has shifted dramatically in recent weeks over its move to mandate GPS tracking for serious, repeat family and domestic violence offenders, writes Keane Bourke.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:14yo schoolboy hits second-fastest IPL century ever in 'dream' innings
Rajasthan Royals' schoolboy batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi dishes out a lesson to the Gujarat Titans bowlers, blasting a 35-ball century, the IPL's second-fastest.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Apple growers no longer at mercy of supermarkets with China agreement
An agreement being reached on fruit fly protocols means apples from the Australian mainland can now be exported to China.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:How to spot political polls that don't stack up
A feature of every election, polling can be used in various ways which can influence and mislead voters. Here's how not to get fooled.
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