Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s record-breaking contract with the Toronto Blue Jays is a win-win deal for both sides

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After missing out on the Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto sweepstakes in 2023 and 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have reportedly agreed to a record-breaking 14-year US$500 million extension...

Newspoll steady but Albanese’s ratings jump; swing to Labor in marginal seats

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A national Newspoll, conducted April 710 from a sample of 1,271, gave Labor a 5248 lead, unchanged since the March 31 to April 4 Newspoll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 12% Greens...

How I’m teaching Holocaust literature in light of Canadian recommendations around combatting antisemitism

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As university students encounter hate speech, like statements perpetrated by music industry personalities they may have once enjoyed, they have questions about antisemitism and what it really is. I research and teach...

Humanity depends on the ocean — Here is what we need to prioritize for immediate ocean science research

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Humankind is inextricably dependent on the ocean. Many of our greatest civilizations have thrived on the rim of the ocean. Today, we are more reliant than ever on the ocean for our economic, social and physical well-being....

Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide

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Federal elections always offer the opportunity for a reset. Whoever wins the May 3 election should consider a much needed revamp of the tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose. The biggest challenge that should be...

Strongmen, Daggy Dads and State Daddies: how different styles of political masculinity play into Australian elections

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Australian politics has historically been a male domain with an overwhelmingly masculine culture. Manhood and a certain kind of masculinity are still considered integral to a leaders political legitimacy. Yet leadership...

Productivity reform has been put in the too-hard basket for years. Here’s why leaders leave it alone

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National licensing of electricians has been one of the few productivity reforms of recent years. Shutterstock The federal election leaders and treasurers debates last week covered many topics: from Trumps tariffs to the...