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The Conversation Australiaby Beth Spacey, Lecturer in Medieval History, The University of Queensland2d ago
There have been conflicting reports about the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute in Russia, including the claim that she contracted the pneumonic plague.
The Conversation Australiaby Thomas Jeffries, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University2d ago
Conflicting information about the death of a lab worker at a Russian plague research institute has fuelled fears about the possibility of pneumonic plague spreading.
The Conversation Australiaby Andrew Norton, Professor of Higher Education Policy, Monash University2d ago
On Tuesday, the Coalition announced three migration policy proposals that directly affect international education. Two of these overlap with recent federal government changes.
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra2d ago
A Coalition government would slash Net Overseas Migration (NOM) to 100,000 in each of 2028–29 and 2029–30, rising to 130,000 in the third year and flattening out at 160,000 by 2031–32.
The Conversation Australiaby Kimberley Reid, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Atmospheric Sciences, The University of Melbourne2d ago
In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing...
The Conversation Australiaby Alan Gamlen, Professor and Director of the Migration Hub, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University2d ago
Following months of discussions and partial announcements, Liberal leader Angus Taylor has unveiled the Coalition’s migration policy, including the “biggest cut to immigration in the history of...
The Conversation Australiaby Geoff Dickson, Adjunct Professor of Sport Management, La Trobe University2d ago
The 2026 Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) seasons have finished in a blaze of glory for the Brisbane Lions and Sydney Roosters.
The Conversation Australiaby Miroslav Filipovic, Professor, Western Sydney University2d ago
Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic surroundings appear peaceful.
The Conversation Australiaby Kenny Ching, Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau2d ago
BYD’s electric Atto 1 looks much like any other modern city car. It has a five-star safety rating, a touchscreen-equipped interior and, by most accounts, is surprisingly refined to drive.
The Conversation Australiaby Iftekhar Ahmad, Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering, Edith Cowan University2d ago
Australia’s power grid is changing quickly. Coal-fired power stations are gradually shutting down as renewables such as solar and wind grow.
The Conversation Australiaby Marty Branagan, Associate Professor in Peace Studies, University of New England3d ago
The cover and title of Rich Haridy’s Trip Reports are reminiscent of a poster for a psychedelic rock band or a 1960s “happening”. They immediately suggest the book’s leanings.
The Conversation Australiaby Nikki-Anne Wilson, Lecturer, School of Psychology, UNSW ; Neuroscience Research Australia3d ago
No one likes to feel left out of the conversation – including people living with dementia. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra thought to make sure everyone feels included.
The Conversation Australiaby Hal Pawson, Emeritus Professor of Housing, UNSW3d ago
With national property values down by 5.2% in September from their March peak, Australia’s housing market is in a distinct downturn.
The Conversation Australiaby Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Sydney3d ago
This week marks three years since Hamas’ massacre of October 7 2023, in which some 1,200 people, most of them Israeli civilians, were killed and 251 taken hostage.
The Conversation Australiaby Vernon Rive, Associate Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau3d ago
New Zealand has long traded on its reputation as a forward-thinking, environmentally and socially responsible international partner.
The Conversation Australiaby Dee Ninis, Earthquake Scientist, Monash University3d ago
At just after 2am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at Arawata, about six kilometres northeast of Korumburra and 100km southeast of Melbourne.
The Conversation Australiaby Matthew Crocker, Graduate Researcher Teaching Fellow, Deakin University3d ago
On January 18 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip and the ships of the First Fleet landed on the shores of New South Wales. They brought a supply of food, agricultural tools and livestock.
The Conversation Australiaby David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University3d ago
Manchester City, one of the world’s biggest sporting clubs, has been found guilty by the English Premier League of 114 breaches of its financial rules.
The Conversation Australiaby Adele Pavlidis, Associate Professor, and Director of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University3d ago
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), described as a “crippling form of PMS” (premenstrual syndrome), is having a moment.
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne3d ago
In a federal Redbridge poll, the total vote for One Nation and the Coalition has been steady since late August at 50%, but Anthony Albanese’s net favourability slumped ten points to a record low...
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