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'The answer is clear': Why it's time to ban wood heaters in Tasmania

'The answer is clear': Why it's time to ban wood heaters in Tasmania

More than two decades ago, Dr Melita Keywood of the CSIRO identified Launceston as the most polluted residential area in Australia, with wood heaters...

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The Examiner

Letters To The Editor

From Bunnings Karen to Dezi Freeman, what makes a 'sovereign' citizen?

From Bunnings Karen to Dezi Freeman, what makes a 'sovereign' citizen?

We shouldn't really call them sovereign citizens. It's a phoney name for people who think they are above the law. They take up time in the...

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Canberra Times

Jenna Price

Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board

Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board

Victoria and Tasmania have announced free fares, but NSW is firmly against the idea. Will it work to get people out of cars?

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The Conversation

Milad Haghani

As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role

Ground stations in Australia are crucial for contacting the astronauts travelling to the Moon.

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The Conversation

Tristan Moss

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

The president’s beloved White House ballroom has been iced by a local judge, while at the Supreme Court, his attempt to end birthright citizenship...

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WA Today

Michael Koziol

Hadley: It’s time for Kyle to ‘come into the real world’

Hadley: It’s time for Kyle to ‘come into the real world’

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The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

From Bunnings Karen to Dezi Freeman, what makes a 'sovereign' citizen?

From Bunnings Karen to Dezi Freeman, what makes a 'sovereign' citizen?

We shouldn't really call them sovereign citizens. It's a phoney name for people who think they are above the law. They take up time in the...

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The Examiner

Jenna Price

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

The Trump administration sent its most senior trade official to the World Trade Organisation’s annual meeting to protect its big tech companies from...

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WA Today

Stephen Bartholomeusz

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

The president’s beloved White House ballroom has been iced by a local judge, while at the Supreme Court, his attempt to end birthright citizenship...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Koziol

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

The president’s beloved White House ballroom has been iced by a local judge, while at the Supreme Court, his attempt to end birthright citizenship...

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Brisbane Times

Michael Koziol

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

The Trump administration sent its most senior trade official to the World Trade Organisation’s annual meeting to protect its big tech companies from...

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Brisbane Times

Stephen Bartholomeusz

Donald Trump, man-baby leader of the free world, is having an epic tantrum. Anthony Albanese must call it out

Donald Trump, man-baby leader of the free world, is having an epic tantrum. Anthony Albanese must call it out

After mounting an illegal war with Israel against Iran without consulting traditional allies, Donald Trump, man-baby leader of the free world, is now...

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The Guardian

Paul Daley

Strap yourself in for an even bigger oil shock

Strap yourself in for an even bigger oil shock

Even if the war in Iran ends today, it will take months to restore crude output and years to repair Qatar’s terminal for liquefied natural gas.

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Financial Review

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

In times of conflict and chaos, the courts still show Trump who’s boss

The president’s beloved White House ballroom has been iced by a local judge, while at the Supreme Court, his attempt to end birthright citizenship...

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The Age

Michael Koziol

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s perilous spring: Europe’s steadfast support is more vital than ever

After meeting European Union foreign ministers this week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced exasperation over the continued blocking of a €90bn EU loan to...

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The Guardian

Editorial

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

Trump’s attempt to protect big tech and remake WTO fails

The Trump administration sent its most senior trade official to the World Trade Organisation’s annual meeting to protect its big tech companies from...

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The Age

Stephen Bartholomeusz

The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: who decides what news means?

The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: who decides what news means?

Appointing Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, as BBC director general is smarter than critics admit. Although he was on the board of the...

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The Guardian

Editorial

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne sought the Good Friday spotlight, then wilted under the pressure. This is their chance to showcase their emerging talent.

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Brisbane Times

Jimmy Bartel

To dos and don'ts on petrol prices

To dos and don'ts on petrol prices

The federal government had no control over the Iran war. As the Prime Minister remarked in reference to Trump's decision to invade:...

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Canberra Times

Adam Triggs

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

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The Age

Jon Pierik

It’s easy for Trump to weaken NATO but pulling out of the pact is a lot harder

It’s easy for Trump to weaken NATO but pulling out of the pact is a lot harder

The US President has never been a fan of the relationship, but there are good reasons why NATO has lasted for 77 years. It will take more than one...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

David Crowe

Crisis shows we should always plan for the worst

Crisis shows we should always plan for the worst

A mate who'd booked his family Easter holiday long before the Middle East war upended everything is going ahead, despite the extra fuel costs. He...

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Canberra Times

John Hanscombe

Do people still care about opera? An insider raises some doubts

Do people still care about opera? An insider raises some doubts

Opera singer, producer and librettist Caitlin Vincent explores big questions about her art form in Opera Wars – a lively book bristling with ideas.

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The Conversation

Peter Tregear

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

We spend so much time thinking about how to change other people’s behaviour, but what if improving our job started with challenging our own thinking?

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Brisbane Times

Tim Duggan

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

We spend so much time thinking about how to change other people’s behaviour, but what if improving our job started with challenging our own thinking?

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WA Today

Tim Duggan

We all pay for Trump’s warmongering, bad-tempered toddler tantrum

We all pay for Trump’s warmongering, bad-tempered toddler tantrum

US President Donald Trump’s weaponised uncertainty has a credibility problem.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

The Herald's View

We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable

We have the proof that logging makes Tasmania’s forests more flammable

After almost 60 years, scientists have been able to prove an influential theory that wet eucalypt forest regrowth is more fire prone.

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The Conversation

David Bowman

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne sought the Good Friday spotlight, then wilted under the pressure. This is their chance to showcase their emerging talent.

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WA Today

Jimmy Bartel

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

How to instantly improve your workplace (without changing jobs)

We spend so much time thinking about how to change other people’s behaviour, but what if improving our job started with challenging our own thinking?

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Hails Artemis II Liftoff: First Crewed Moon Mission in 54 Years Sparks Global Awe

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Hails Artemis II Liftoff: First Crewed Moon Mission in 54 Years Sparks Global Awe

Google CEO Sundar Pichai joined millions worldwide in celebrating the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission Wednesday evening, posting...

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International Business Times

Daniel Lee

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

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The Age

Andrew Johns

‘Money down a black hole’: The alarm bells are ringing at $1.2 trillion giant

‘Money down a black hole’: The alarm bells are ringing at $1.2 trillion giant

OpenAI has had a meteoric rise but questions are being asked as it burns through cash at a frantic rate.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

James Titcomb

Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

Unethical brain rot: why are millions watching AI fruits have affairs on TikTok?

This new wave of AI short dramas is absurdly addictive. Understanding the psychology is the first step towards breaking the spell.

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The Conversation

Niusha Shafiabady

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Andrew Hastie is the most persistent, most outspoken and most lethal critic of Trump in Australian politics. He fully expects Gina Rinehart to spare...

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The Age

Niki Savva

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Andrew Hastie is the most persistent, most outspoken and most lethal critic of Trump in Australian politics. He fully expects Gina Rinehart to spare...

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Brisbane Times

Niki Savva

It’s easy for Trump to weaken NATO but pulling out of the pact is a lot harder

It’s easy for Trump to weaken NATO but pulling out of the pact is a lot harder

The US President has never been a fan of the relationship, but there are good reasons why NATO has lasted for 77 years. It will take more than one...

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The Age

David Crowe

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Pauline Hanson is out to obliterate the Coalition. These two MPS are standing up to her

Andrew Hastie is the most persistent, most outspoken and most lethal critic of Trump in Australian politics. He fully expects Gina Rinehart to spare...

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Niki Savva

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Jon Pierik

Our leaders are worried about what’s coming. They don’t trust us enough to talk about ‘stage four’

Our leaders are worried about what’s coming. They don’t trust us enough to talk about ‘stage four’

The dystopic highways of George Miller’s Mad Max imaginings aren’t a patch on what Victoria will look like if we start running on empty.

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The Age

Chip le Grand

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

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Brisbane Times

Jon Pierik

‘Money down a black hole’: The alarm bells are ringing at $1.2 trillion giant

‘Money down a black hole’: The alarm bells are ringing at $1.2 trillion giant

OpenAI has had a meteoric rise but questions are being asked as it burns through cash at a frantic rate.

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The Age

James Titcomb

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

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Brisbane Times

Andrew Johns

NVIDIA Ranks No. 6 on Fortune 100 Best Companies 2026 List as AI Giant Builds Elite Workplace Culture

NVIDIA Ranks No. 6 on Fortune 100 Best Companies 2026 List as AI Giant Builds Elite Workplace Culture

NVIDIA Corp. landed at No. 6 on Fortune's 2026 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, the chipmaker announced Wednesday, highlighting its...

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International Business Times

Tony Jackson

Next week’s disability cuts will make people destitute – and you might not understand how bad they are until it’s too late

Next week’s disability cuts will make people destitute – and you might not understand how bad they are until it’s too late

Look at the front pages or open a news app in the coming days and you’ll supposedly see the big events facing Britain. But here’s one that is...

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The Guardian

Frances Ryan

Crisis shows we should always plan for the worst

Crisis shows we should always plan for the worst

A mate who'd booked his family Easter holiday long before the Middle East war upended everything is going ahead, despite the extra fuel costs. He...

7

The Examiner

John Hanscombe

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

‘In the wilderness’: Are the Blues or Bombers in a better position to rise?

The Blues and Bombers find themselves near the foot of the ladder, with hopes of a 17th flag distant dream. Who would you rather be?

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WA Today

Jon Pierik

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

The first step in Lachlan Galvin’s evolution as an NRL halfback

Canterbury’s attack is still a work in progress. This is how the Bulldogs can make life easy on their young No.7.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Andrew Johns

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne begged for the big stage. On Good Friday, they must prove they belong

North Melbourne sought the Good Friday spotlight, then wilted under the pressure. This is their chance to showcase their emerging talent.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Jimmy Bartel

Public transport campaigner says Labor’s fuel excise cut could make things worse

Public transport campaigner says Labor’s fuel excise cut could make things worse

Andrew Chuter, a public and active transport campaigner, has warned that Labor’s decision to temporarily halve the fuel excise may worsen the impact...

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Green Left Weekly

Peter Boyle

I assemble a chocolate Bunny Army every Easter. But this year, I’m facing defeat

I assemble a chocolate Bunny Army every Easter. But this year, I’m facing defeat

For some little indulgences, no price is too high. On the question of chocolate, my accountant may have other thoughts.

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The Age

Charles Purcell