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When a loyal ally can be squeezed over land inside its own territory, collective defence starts to look like an open protection racket.
The changes run the risk that more women will remain silent and be forced to remain in violent and dangerous situations.
Being ‘apolitical’ sounds like being neutral – but it isn’t. Can Macklemore’s removal from the Loop tour over his ‘free Palestine’ stance be defended at all?
People who have extra funds, suitable homes and a desire to be self-sufficient may consider disconnecting from the grid.
The government’s migration policy announcement was long-awaited, but the contents ultimately fell short of expectations.
Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?
Most career changers rely on their networks to move to a new industry, new research shows.
Russia is convening its first national parliamentary elections since invading Ukraine, which offer a great deal of predictability but also some unexpected surprises.
The mythology of the bullet-proof athlete often obscures the reality of elite sport’s mental toll.
Rural and regional areas bear a disproportionate burden of domestic violence. Distance, police staffing and station hours aren’t the only barriers to seeking help.
A new study unearths the deep Earth connection between Lord Howe Island and its sibling chain of drowned volcanoes.
Emily St John Mandel’s new novel presents divergent visions of our world and future – particularly of the US as a state at a crossroads.
Most older New Zealanders live in private homes. As the population ages, making streets, transport and public spaces work for them will become crucial.
Talk Like A Pirate Day is one of the internet’s favourite holidays. But who were these infamous seafarers and how did they really talk?
Growers across the country are grappling with surging fuel prices and inconsistent rainfall.
Trusting AI too blindly could end up costing you money – and see your legal case dismissed.
Coffee doesn’t just make you feel more alert. Here’s what else happens when you drink a cuppa.
Whether steelmaking returns to Whyalla is only part of the story. The intervening years could have consequences of their own, and the community will need support.
Foreign ‘invasion plots’ have featured in Australian literature for more than a century. Though critiqued by some authors, fears of white erasure endure.
The decisions we make today will shape Australia’s future for decades.
As alcohol licensing laws face change, new research suggests closing individual outlets can bring noticeable benefits for nearby residents.
On The Conversation Weekly podcast, defence and security analyst Hugh White explains why the AUKUS project has been anything but smooth sailing.
It might appear featureless, but one of the world’s largest limestone regions hides a remarkable underground world.
The federal government will make it harder for international students to bring their families with them to Australia, among other changes.