La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun

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Its the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas and New Year period. But could we be in for something different as summer...

Should you use your retirement savings to pay off debt? Three things to keep in mind

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A host of countries have taken steps to reform the terms under which people can access their retirement benefits. South Africa is the most recent. In 2024 it introduced changes that allow access to some retirement savings...

‛My father insisted that I have the baby, but not in his house’ – Kenya’s teen mums lack support

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Kenyas pregnant teenagers arent getting the support they need. These young women face massive hurdles, like access to healthcare, and social and economic challenges. Importantly, they often face stigma and discrimination....

Brain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination

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Neuroergonomics brings neuroscience into the workplace. David Crockett/Moment via Getty Images Despite all the attention on technologies that reduce the hands-on role of humans at work such as self-driving vehicles, robot...

New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry

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You might think dairy farmers would be enjoying boom times. The dairy industry has been expanding worldwide in response to increasing demand, mainly in the emerging markets of Asia. But across many developed countries, the...

Beyond the hype: what workers really think about workplace AI assistants

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Imagine starting your workday with an AI assistant that not only helps you write emails but also tracks your productivity, suggests breathing exercises, monitors your mood and stress levels and summarises meetings. This is...

Trudeau taps out: How Trump’s taunts and tariff threats added to domestic woes confronting Canada’s long-standing PM

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After weeks of speculation over his future, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign on Jan. 6, 2025. His departure will bring an end to more than a decade of power for the progressive...