The Liberal Party reminds one of that cumbersome machine, nicknamed Florence, that became stuck (twice) in a tunnel in the Snowy 2.0 project. One time Florence bogged, opening up a sink hole. The second time she was wedged in rock. Both problems beset the Liberals as two more
Supersizer/Getty ImagesJudging by the claims on the bottles, it’s easy to assume a simple zinc tablet is a quick fix for everything from the common cold to low immunity and even male fertility. But do they actually work? And should you be taking them? What is zinc? Why does the
A recent United Nations report has detailed serious allegations of Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children during the conflict since October 2023. The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, which has been rejected outright by the Israeli ...
cottonbro studio/PexelsThe Australian government has announced it is “doubling down” on social media platforms that aren’t complying with age restrictions for under-16s. The announcement comes just days after a new study reported more than 85% of children under 16 were still accessing social media content, primarily by using their
Feeling gloomy about the future? You’re not alone. New data shows economic pessimism is growing in Australia, and the implications reach far beyond the hip pocket. The latest Lowy Institute poll shows a sharp decline in economic optimism, with just 41% of Australians feeling optimistic about Australia’s economic performance in
Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking
We are two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout rounds starting after the group stages concluded. On Monday morning, co-hosts Canada left it late to beat South Africa to win through to the round of 16 for the first time in men’s World Cup history.
Getty ImagesMany of us are now all too familiar with media headlines telling us how to sleep better. They urge us to get eight hours, avoid screens before bed, stop sleeping in or wake up earlier, while boiling complex health advice down to simple lists of tips and tricks. But
Andy Burnham is set to become the new British prime minister, replacing the humbled Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party. This means the United Kingdom will have its seventh leader in less than a decade. Burnham’s rise raises critical questions about the changing dynamics of political parties,
Amar/PexelsEven after decades of history wars, Australians still have a keen appetite for Australian history. According to recent research by UNSW, 83% of Australians believe history is relevant to society today – but only 57% feel we know much about it. Despite a welcome rise in history education through
In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge. Support for Labor and the Greens combined is up
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. Monday June 29 Elon’s free islands “Gina Rinehart wants the Queensland government to GIVE Elon Musk an island so he can launch rockets. GIVE? The richest
The Liberal Party reminds one of that cumbersome machine, nicknamed Florence, that became stuck (twice) in a tunnel in the Snowy 2.0 project. One time Florence bogged, opening up a sink hole. The second time she was wedged in rock. Both problems beset the Liberals as two more
Supersizer/Getty ImagesJudging by the claims on the bottles, it’s easy to assume a simple zinc tablet is a quick fix for everything from the common cold to low immunity and even male fertility. But do they actually work? And should you be taking them? What is zinc? Why does the
A recent United Nations report has detailed serious allegations of Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children during the conflict since October 2023. The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel, which has been rejected outright by the Israeli ...
cottonbro studio/PexelsThe Australian government has announced it is “doubling down” on social media platforms that aren’t complying with age restrictions for under-16s. The announcement comes just days after a new study reported more than 85% of children under 16 were still accessing social media content, primarily by using their
Feeling gloomy about the future? You’re not alone. New data shows economic pessimism is growing in Australia, and the implications reach far beyond the hip pocket. The latest Lowy Institute poll shows a sharp decline in economic optimism, with just 41% of Australians feeling optimistic about Australia’s economic performance in
Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking
We are two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout rounds starting after the group stages concluded. On Monday morning, co-hosts Canada left it late to beat South Africa to win through to the round of 16 for the first time in men’s World Cup history.
Getty ImagesMany of us are now all too familiar with media headlines telling us how to sleep better. They urge us to get eight hours, avoid screens before bed, stop sleeping in or wake up earlier, while boiling complex health advice down to simple lists of tips and tricks. But
Andy Burnham is set to become the new British prime minister, replacing the humbled Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour party. This means the United Kingdom will have its seventh leader in less than a decade. Burnham’s rise raises critical questions about the changing dynamics of political parties,
Amar/PexelsEven after decades of history wars, Australians still have a keen appetite for Australian history. According to recent research by UNSW, 83% of Australians believe history is relevant to society today – but only 57% feel we know much about it. Despite a welcome rise in history education through
In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge. Support for Labor and the Greens combined is up
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. Monday June 29 Elon’s free islands “Gina Rinehart wants the Queensland government to GIVE Elon Musk an island so he can launch rockets. GIVE? The richest
