By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The Middle East debate is expected to be one of the few points of serious contention at this week’s national conference.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image A farmer walks amidst rubble after a bomb was dropped by the Ecuadorian army in the Lago Agrio region, Sucumbíos province, Ecuador, on the border with Colombia, on March 18, 2026. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa presented the operation to the press as the first airstrike in the “joint operations” with Washington against drug trafficking, announcing the destruction of an alleged training camp belonging to the Border Commands, an armed group. © 2026 Luis Acosta / AFP via Getty Images Ordinary people were subjected to torture and arbitrary detention in a partnered…
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By Nic Rawlence, Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago
As Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Sam Neill portrayed a scientist who was authentic, normal and relatable. For many budding paleontologists, it was life changing.
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By Gary Mortimer, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology
But even when an app is free, there are downsides to watch out for – including how your choices can help advertisers better target you in real life.
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By Wendy M Goff, Associate Professor Mathematics, Acting Head of the School of Education (Victoria) Australian Catholic University, Australian Catholic University
Australia had high hopes of an historic World Cup knockout round win after progressing through the group stage.
However, a painful Round of 32 exit, losing a penalty shootout to Egypt, raised familiar questions about the state of soccer in Australia.
These conversations generally centre on:
- was the preparation leading up to the World Cup the…
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By Mariam Farida, Lecturer in Security Studies, Macquarie University
Hezbollah faces an uncertain future as the Lebanese public becomes disillusioned with it. Here are four scenarios for what the group could do next.
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By Christopher Rudge, Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
Wellness clinics are supplying peptides and anti-ageing injections that aren’t approved, meaning they haven’t been checked for safety or effectiveness.
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By Jason Kennedy, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar of Animated Performance, Auckland University of Technology
The play symbol is one of the world’s most recognisable icons. Across languages, writing systems, and cultures, a single right-pointing triangle is widely understood as “start”.
Yet there’s nothing about this simple geometric icon that inherently suggests the start of something. So why does it carry this meaning?
The emergence of such universal media symbols is relatively recent in design history.
An early case study
From the 1960s, consumer audio and video technologies became internationally widespread. In 1963, the Philips…
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By Christine Barry, PhD Candidate, Marine Movement Ecology, Murdoch University; Australian Institute of Marine Science
Luciana C. Ferreira, Research Scientist, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) – the world’s biggest fish – are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter them, making people deeply curious about their lives and invested in their conservation.
Yet most of what researchers know about the behaviour of whale sharks comes from snorkelling or watching them from boats at the sea surface – only a small part of their entire habitat. Much of their lives below the surface remains a mystery.
Whale sharks live in tropical oceans where food is often sparse…
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By Nic Rawlence, Associate Professor in Ancient DNA, University of Otago
As Dr Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, Sam Neill portrayed a scientist who was authentic, normal and relatable. For many budding paleontologists, it was life changing.
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