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โDonโt tell me!โ Why some people love spoilers โ and others will run a mile
Why do some of us crave surprise and suspense, while others find comfort in instant resolution? Hereโs what psychology says.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:
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New Barbie with type 1 diabetes could help kids with the condition feel seen โ and help others learn
Mattelโs new Barbie comes equipped with an insulin pump and wears a continuous glucose monitor on her arm.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:AI is now part of our world. Uni graduates should know how to use it responsibly
Using AI well is not as simple as typing questions into a chat function. There are widely recognised ethical issues, including bias, privacy and misinformation.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Rising seas threaten to swallow one of NZโs oldest settlement sites โ new research
For the iwi, protecting the burial site is about more than its archaeological value. It holds deeper significance through its connections to the land and stories.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Friday essay: โnothing quite like it in the history of espionageโ โ the Russian spies who pretended to be American
The Soviet โillegalsโ program trained and embedded spies who lived surreptitiously in the West โ just like TVโs The Americans. Who were they, and did they really go away?
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act
The Federal Court recently found it is not inherently antisemitic to criticise the state of Israel or the Israel Defense Forces.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:โA very divisive periodโ: the challenges facing a Liberal party in existential crisis
In the first of a four-part series, Liberal party insiders look to whether Sussan Ley will lead a new era of conservative politics or face ongoing internal brawls and lingering animosityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley was yet to officially put up her hand to replace Peter Dutton as Liberal leader when the dirt began to...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Mark Lathamโs alleged behaviour in parliament is a sign of a toxic political culture for women โ and thatโs a much bigger problem to fix
Chris Minns and his opposition counterpart are the only ones who can drive broader change and improve workplace cultureGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOver the past few years, political leaders around Australia have been called out for tolerating poor behaviour โ mostly by male politicians and staff directed at their female colleagues.This time, the focus is on New South Wales MP Mark Latham....
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: New parliament presents traps for Albanese and Ley
The first sitting weeks of the 48th parliament will see MPs of all persuasions adjusting to the new status quo - and avoiding political pitfalls.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:PM dismisses Coalition criticism of trip โ as it happened
This blog is now closedAlbanese says Coalition failed to have call with Beijing for years as opposition criticises โindulgentโ China tripGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMarles says governmentโs position on Taiwan is โclearโRichard Marles was also asked about criticism from the Coalition about the governmentโs stance on Taiwan, after the shadow defence minister, Angus Taylor, said this week...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Why a surprise jump in unemployment isnโt as bad as it sounds
While unemployment unexpectedly rose to 4.3%, thereโs some good news hidden in the data. And for homeowners, it makes a rate cut next month more likely than before.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Clive Palmerโs Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia parties hit with data breach
Data potentially compromised by the June ransomware attack includes banking records, contact details and employment historyThe political parties run by Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer have been hit with a ransomware attack, with banking records, employment history and other personal information potentially compromised.The Trumpet of Patriots, which ran but did not secure any seats at Mayโs federal election,...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Australia got off on a technicality for its climate inaction. But there are plenty more judgement days to come
The judge found Australia had not used the best available science to set emissions targets. The finding tightens the screws on Labor as it weighs our 2035 targets.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
Who gets to sleep, and for how long, is a complex mix of biology, psychology and society. Hereโs what we know so far.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:I created a Vivaldi-inspired sound artwork for the Venice Biennale. The star of the show is an endangered bush-cricket
Flanked by stone colonnades, wooden roof beams, and situated, in true Venetian style, on a bed of water โ the Gaggiandre is a sound artistโs dream.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Tasmania is limping towards an election nobody wants. Will the state have a working government? | Robert Hortle for the Conversation
If โ as seems likely โ Tasmania ends up with another hung parliament, it will fall to MPs to move beyond point scoring and gamesmanshipโข Will this weekendโs election end the political chaos in Tasmania? โ Full Story podcastIn the darkest and coldest months of the year, Tasmanians have been slogging through an election campaign no one wanted.It has been a curious mix of humdrum plodding laced with cyanide levels of...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Is childbirth really safer for women and babies in private hospitals?
While things sometimes go wrong during childbirth, the majority of women who give birth in Australia do so safely.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
You may have heard that re-boiling water is not good for you. Hereโs the truth.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Whatโs giving Torres Strait Islanders that sinking feeling? | Fiona Katauskas
The political climate isnโt helpingSee more of Fiona Katauskasโs cartoons here Continue reading...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:What does Australian law have to say about sovereign citizens and โpseudolawโ?
Sovereign citizens might seem eccentric, or even harmless. But those who look to engage in โpseudolawโ can pose real risks.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Terrorism unit charges man over theft of car linked to Melbourne synagogue attack
A man has been charged over the theft of a car connected to the December 2024 fire that destroyed the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne's inner south-east.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:'Countless' calls to help injured wildlife on expensive tourism highway
Western Australia's transport agency has defended its fauna protection measures along Wilman Wadandi Highway despite rescuers tending to multiple calls a week.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Community-led wetlands revival goes to heart of climate fight
The once-degraded Heart Morass wetland in eastern Victoria is now thriving as research shows restoring wetlands could be a powerful tool in fighting carbon emissions and guarding against floods and drought.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Shot fired during police confrontation with man after alleged DV assault
Police on the NSW Central Coast arrived at an address to find a man standing in the middle of the road armed with a knife. They deployed a taser but the man got into his car and allegedly rammed a patrol vehicle.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:We were part of the world heritage listing of Murujuga. Hereโs why all Australians should be proud
Murujuga is Australiaโs 21st world heritage property, but only the second property listed exclusively for its Indigenous cultural values.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Big banks warn businesses of Kimberley scam cluster
A remote chamber of commerce reports multiple businesses in the same town falling victim to bank impersonation scams.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Man charged with indecent treatment of child at Brisbane childcare centre
It's alleged the offence, which took place last week, involved a four-year-old child.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Tomorrowland's elaborate main stage catches fire just days before festival
Organisers say they're "finding solutions for the festival weekend," which is now just days away from starting.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Norwegian Olympic medallist dies after being struck by lightning
Olympic ski cross medallist Audun Grรธnvold dies, aged 49, after being struck by lightning while on vacation.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Is our mental health determined by where we live โ or is it the other way round? New research sheds more light
Mental health is not just connected to whatโs inside our head. The environment around us can play a part โ either supporting wellbeing or driving a decline.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Australiaโs octogenarian basketball team know itโs never too late to don the green and gold
For over-80s at the world championships, the game is played on a smaller court with extended shot clocks โ and in this age category, competition can sometimes feature courtside defibrillationOscar Carlson describes himself, rather self-deprecatingly, as โjust an old bloke that does stuffโ. Only doing stuff โ in this 84-year-oldโs case โ extends to representing his country on the international sporting stage.Last month,...
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Rare worm parasite, first of its kind, found feasting on shark
Researchers were "beginning to wonder if they even existed", but have finally found a new species of worm parasite on a shark after a 20-year worldwide search.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Teens charged with murder over Sunshine Coast stabbing
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder following the stabbing death of 57-year-old Zdravko Bilic.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Live: Panda diplomacy on display during PM's final day of China visit
Anthony Albanese has visited a panda conservation centre in China as he finishes his six-day trip to the country. Follow live.
Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source:Live: Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell
US President Donald Trump says he is not planning to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, leading to a recovery on Wall Street. The local share market is poised to rise at the start of trade. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
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