Australian humpback dolphins (_Sousa sahulensis_) engage in close social contact. Caitlin Nicholls, CEBEL, Flinders UniversityDolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same individuals over years or even decades. Some dolphins have preferred companions, ...
The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win in the 2025 federal election. In the latest polls, Labor leads in Newspoll by 55–45 but only by 52–48 in Resolve. In Newspoll,
Pauline Hanson's party has received a higher primary vote than the Coalition in the latest Newspoll. Plus parliament returns early, with a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims first
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. First Nations knowledge “I’m wondering how much the government departments are listening to and working with our First Nations peoples on what we are facing with
In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands – with a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from February 1 until he
Annette Riedl/Getty ImagesFor tens of thousands of New Zealanders, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain are lived quietly – through cancelled plans, lost jobs and years of being told their pain is “normal”. Now, we have a clear picture of what that cost looks like in dollar terms. Our recently-published study
Westend61/Getty ImagesRunning with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age is to start? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just choosing a number. But here are some principles to help you both decide when they
Mia Wasikowska in Jane Eyre (2011). Focus Features/IMDBNearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers. It’s the story of a girl who rises above her social station by
Around the world, wildlife and environmental crime is surging. It is estimated to be the fourth largest organised transnational crime sector, and to be growing at a rate two to three times faster than the global economy. This kind of crime can take many forms, from the trafficking and
The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming. Victoria, still reeling from disastrous, widespread bushfires, faced a new threat last week as a “historic deluge” caused flash flooding in several coastal towns. Queenslanders, meanwhile, have been grappling with flooding from ex-Cyclone Koji. Disasters like
A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress. As Trump increasingly wields his power unilaterally,
Australian humpback dolphins (_Sousa sahulensis_) engage in close social contact. Caitlin Nicholls, CEBEL, Flinders UniversityDolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same individuals over years or even decades. Some dolphins have preferred companions, ...
The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win in the 2025 federal election. In the latest polls, Labor leads in Newspoll by 55–45 but only by 52–48 in Resolve. In Newspoll,
Pauline Hanson's party has received a higher primary vote than the Coalition in the latest Newspoll. Plus parliament returns early, with a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims first
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. First Nations knowledge “I’m wondering how much the government departments are listening to and working with our First Nations peoples on what we are facing with
In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands – with a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from February 1 until he
Annette Riedl/Getty ImagesFor tens of thousands of New Zealanders, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain are lived quietly – through cancelled plans, lost jobs and years of being told their pain is “normal”. Now, we have a clear picture of what that cost looks like in dollar terms. Our recently-published study
Westend61/Getty ImagesRunning with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age is to start? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just choosing a number. But here are some principles to help you both decide when they
Mia Wasikowska in Jane Eyre (2011). Focus Features/IMDBNearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers. It’s the story of a girl who rises above her social station by
Around the world, wildlife and environmental crime is surging. It is estimated to be the fourth largest organised transnational crime sector, and to be growing at a rate two to three times faster than the global economy. This kind of crime can take many forms, from the trafficking and
The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming. Victoria, still reeling from disastrous, widespread bushfires, faced a new threat last week as a “historic deluge” caused flash flooding in several coastal towns. Queenslanders, meanwhile, have been grappling with flooding from ex-Cyclone Koji. Disasters like
A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress. As Trump increasingly wields his power unilaterally,
