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University campus protests
we look at why students are protesting, what they’re trying to achieve and what impact – if any – they’re likely to have.
Read More...The nuclear power debate
We look at what nuclear power is, how it could work in Australia, and whether it could be a realistic solution for our energy needs.
Read More...Managing Australia’s Population
We take a look at the current status of our population, how the government is trying to manage it, and what might need to change in the future.
Read More...Trump’s legal issues
We step back to look at Where Trump’s political campaign is up to, the 4 criminal cases against him, and what the rest of the year might hold.
Read More...Iran and Israel
We look back at the relationship between Iran and Israel, what led to this unprecedented attack, and what might come next.
Read More...The push to ban TikTok
We take a look at why people are so concerned about TikTok, which countries have already banned or restricted the app, and what the U.S. could do next…
Read More...Boeing’s safety issues
With the CEO stepping down and Boeing facing serious scrutiny, we look at the timeline of Boeing’s woes, the problems inside the company now, and what might happen next to one of the world’s largest suppliers of planes.
Read More...The global chocolate shortage
We look at where chocolate comes from, why chocolate prices going up all of a sudden, and what the future of chocolate is.
Read More...Tasmania’s Surprise Election
We tell the story of what led to the election announcement, and what it all has to do with a controversial AFL stadium.
Read More...Getting to know Chris Hemsworth, an underwater doorbell for frisky fish, and freezable dinners for busy nights…
Some of us aren’t huge Marvel/action genre fans around here, so forgive us for not quite getting the phenomenon that is Chris Hemsworth. But we’ve bridged the gap with this cover piece for Vanity Fair – as legendary director George Miller says, he’s “a way more complex, considered person than I’d ever imagined”.
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17 May 2024
8.45am (AEST) – Australia’s Paralympic Team uniform for the Paris Olympics to be unveiled on the catwalk at Australian Fashion Week – Sydney
10.00am (ACST) – Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek to make an announcement about the future of hydrogen and critical minerals – SA
12.00pm (AEST) – Launch of the Salvos’ 2024 Red Shield Appeal – Sydney
4.55pm (AEST) – Women’s Rugby Union: Pacific Four Series – Wallaroos v USA – Melbourne or stream here
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