By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was always destined to be one of those political “moments”.
As theatre, the 90-minute performance (including the question-and-answer session) didn’t disappoint, although it will have shocked, indeed appalled, many. Some would be left scratching their heads about how Australian politics has come to this, with Hanson scaling the political heights, at least in the polls and (on recent tests) in votes. But we only have to look abroad and remember we follow the trends.
Here was Hanson…
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By Robert Monterosso, Research Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Energy security has been front of mind for Asia-Pacific leaders this year. Australia could play a key role in assuring supply of both gas and clean exports.
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By Alicja Kuźmycz, Lecturer, Torrens University Australia
Most people suspect they own too many clothes, but they aren’t sure exactly what the “right amount” is. Recent wardrobe studies, in which researchers literally peek inside peoples’ closets, show the scale of the problem is far greater than most of us imagine.
Sixty years ago, the average person owned about 40 garments.
Today, that number has more than quadrupled, with a recent…
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By Adrian R. Camilleri, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
Big decisions are messier than they look, but there are things you can try before taking the leap – or not.
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By Phebyn Joseph, Lecturer in Hindi, La Trobe University
Maggie Paul, Lecturer in Politics, La Trobe University
Ruth Gamble, Senior Lecturer in History, La Trobe University
Despite its comedic origins and mission as the ‘voice of the lazy and unemployed’, the movement represents a seismic shift in India’s political landscape.
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By Amnesty International
Iranian authorities killed and injured civilians in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in violation of international humanitarian law, and as part of a wider pattern of strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Amnesty International said today. The conflict – which began after the USA and Israel’s unlawful attacks against Iran on 28 February 2026 – […] The post Iran: Deadly drone strikes on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may constitute war crimes – new research appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Food delivery workers are lining up to collect orders in Shanghai, China, January 14, 2024. © 2024 Costfoto/NurPhoto via AP Photo China has pledged to strengthen protections for gig workers, and on June 12 the country voted for a landmark International Labour Organization (ILO) convention on “Decent Work in the Platform Economy.” These commitments could matter: an estimated 320 million people in China now rely on flexible, tasked-based gig work for employment, according to a new report by a Chinese government-affiliated think tank.But promises on paper will mean…
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By John Driscoll, Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia
Edward Gregr, Adjunct Professor, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia
From sea lettuce adorning tidal pools and bull kelp left in windrows at the high tide line to towering underwater forests of giant kelp providing refuge and food for countless species, British Columbia’s seaweeds are both ubiquitously prominent along shorelines as well as hidden from sight in the deep.
With iconic species like salmon, whales and bears dominating popular attention and imagination, B.C.’s seaweeds are often easy to overlook. Now, however, the province’s suitability for growing seaweed is attracting attention at a time when seaweed…
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By Thomas A. DuBois, Professor of Scandinavian Studies, Folklore, and Religious Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Whether cities or villages, many communities across Europe spend the day and night of June 24 celebrating Midsummer. Congregating around bonfires, or sometimes maypoles, sporting handwoven wreaths of wildflowers or oak leaves, they’ll sing, jump, dance, eat, drink, catch up and celebrate the arrival of the longest day of the year. As a scholar of folklore, I have been to Midsummer celebrations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia and Lithuania, and I am endlessly in awe of people’s fervent commitment to the holiday…
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By Simon Blanchette, Lecturer, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University
Canada is now investing billions to strengthen domestic AI capacity. But sovereignty is not simply about where the servers sit.
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