Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions
Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left ...
Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless
After years of legal challenges between Australian manufacturers and American footwear giant Deckers Brands, UGG Since 1974 ...
US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war
Chinese social media app RedNote has attracted more than 700,000 new users in the past few days. But it might not be a viable ...
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond ...
No, you don’t need the ‘Barbie drug’ to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here’s why melanotan-II is so risky
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. It doesn’t guarantee a peaceful end to a devastating war
After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the ...
The Human Rights Commission has handed down a report on racism at Australian universities. Here’s why it fails
Just before universities closed for the year in 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission released its Interim Report on ...
Gaza deal: what it means for peace in the Middle East – expert Q&A
After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting ...
Weighing the green cost: How nickel mining in Indonesia impacts forests and local communities
While the expansion of nickel mines drives deforestation, communities across Sulawesi experience a mix of benefits and ...
Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal: Why now and what next?
Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the ...
Should we sequence the DNA of every baby born in Australia? Soon, you could have your say
Australia’s screening program – which reaches about 99% of newborn babies – mainly uses tests that measure the levels of ...