Political parties can recover after a devastating election loss. But the Liberals will need to think differently

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Australia has just had its second landslide election in a row. In 2022, there was a landslide against the Liberals, but not to Labor, which fell over the line (as a majority government) by three seats and with just over...

Australia’s ‘inconvenient’ women writers blazed a trail through the 20th century

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In Inconvenient Women, Jacqueline Kent shines a spotlight on some of Australias most radical and influential writers. For Kent, these iconic women were inconvenient in many ways. They pursued careers as journalists, poets...

Young detainees often have poor mental health. The earlier they’re incarcerated, the worse it gets

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Populist rhetoric targeting young offenders often leads to kneejerk punitive responses, such as stricter bail laws and lowering the age of criminal responsibility. This, in turn, has led to more young people being held in...

What is the ‘glass cliff’ phenomenon – and why do women often find themselves on the precipice?

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Speaking to the media after being named leader of the Liberal Party, Sussan Ley was asked if this appointment was an example of the glass cliff effect. Ley said I dont accept that. She went on: I do say it sends a signal...

Soon, your boss will have to pay your wages and super at the same time. Here’s how everyone could benefit

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If you have a job in Australia, youve probably noticed each of your payslips has a section telling you how much superannuation will be paid alongside your wages. But while your wages are deposited in your bank account...

Men are shaving off their eyelashes on TikTok. Here’s why that might be a bad idea

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Videos of men removing their eyelashes, by trimming or shaving, have been circulating on social media in recent weeks. This trend is based on the idea short eyelashes look more masculine. Hair can tell us a lot about our...

Could the euro replace the dollar as global reserve currency? It’s not getting any less likely

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A global reserve currency is one that is extensively held by foreign Central Banks. Since the 1944 Bretton Woods agreement this position has been occupied by the US dollar and it still holds true according to IMF data...