Thursday, February 12, 2026
This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC’s Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister’s Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji
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By Jenny Graves, Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
The Y chromosome doesn’t seem to do much except determine sex – but its loss in older men might be linked to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s.
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By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor, The Conversation
This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
Before he sent his war machine into Ukraine nearly four years ago, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, talked of the need to rid the country of the “neo-Nazi cabal” which was holding it hostage and perpetrating a “genocide” of Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine.
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By Thomas Moran, Lecturer in the Department of English, Creative Writing and Film, Adelaide University
Cicero, the Roman Stoic, once wrote to his friend Varro, pending a visit to his home: “If you have a garden in your library, we shall have all we want.” This same desire for good books and natural beauty is at the heart of Byung-Chul Han’s In Praise of the Earth, in which he reflects on gardening as a form of philosophical meditation.
Review: In Praise of the Earth: A Journey into the Garden – Byung-Chul Han (Polity)
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By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
Molly Chapman, Associate, Health Program, Grattan Institute
The latest figures suggest it’s easier now to find a bulk-billing GP. But poorer patients can still miss out, for one important reason.
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By Christopher Lieu, Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Andrea Dwyer, Researcher in Community and Behavioral Health, Director of the Colorado Cancer Screening Program, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.
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By Huw Griffiths, Associate Professor of English Literature, University of Sydney
Playwright Larry Kramer has been a polarising figure in queer politics. But this production of The Normal Heart in Sydney feels more urgent than ever.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an announcement new Liberal leader Angus Taylor would not have wanted.
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By Misha Ketchell, Editor-in-chief, The Conversation
There’s a lot of dodgy and divisive content online. But now there’s a way to choose something better. Google recently launched a new feature that allows you to nominate which sources you trust the most so they appear near the top of your search results.
There are many reasons to nominate The Conversation. We are a not-for-profit digital publisher and our work is overseen by an independent editorial board. We only publish information from academic experts edited by professional journalists.…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the debilitated federal opposition.
The meeting. starting at 9am and lasting under an hour, first carried a motion to spill the leadership by 33-17, a much higher gap than had been expected. There was one informal vote.
The new deputy leader is Jane Hume, defeating Ted O'Brien - who has been shadow treasurer under Ley - by 30-20 in the final ballot. Eliminated in earlier ballots were Dan Tehan and Melissa Price.
Hume…
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