As threats against politicians rise, KRISTINA MURPHY argues that restoring trust in government could be as important as stronger security in preventing political extremism.
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The attack on independent MP Helen Haines has shocked Australia, but political violence is hardly new. JOSHUA BLACK and FRANK BONGIORNO examine its troubling history and what it means for democracy today.
Mouth ulcers can make eating and talking painful, but why do some people keep getting them? Oral health experts explain the common causes, treatments and warning signs that shouldn't be ignored.
The Greens are embracing confrontation under David Shoebridge, but JOSH HOLLOWAY questions whether the party has drawn the right lessons from its 2025 election losses.
Climate change isn't the only reason some Australian forests burn so fiercely. Researchers reveal how colonisation transformed once-open woodland into fuel-heavy forests primed for catastrophic fire.
From migration numbers and housing to Australian values, human migration expert ALAN GAMLEN challenges five premises behind the Coalition's newly unveiled migration policy.
From Rose Tattoo and Mad Max to politics and controversy, Angry Anderson was never an uncomplicated figure. CHARLOTTE MARKOWITSCH examines the legacy of Australia's rock 'n' roll outlaw.
Almost one in five Australians who smoke report going without essentials because of the cost. CORAL GARTNER and ARA CHO explain why cheaper cigarettes aren't necessarily the answer.
Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout? VIBHU ARYA explains...
The Medicare breach wasn't carried out by a conventional hacker but by an AI agent. MEENA JHA explains what the incident reveals about protecting government systems in the age of AI.
Beyond David Hockney's famous pools and colourful paintings lies a master of intimate portraiture. Art historian ALEX BURCHMORE explores the people and relationships captured in his prints.
What can Australia learn from Canada's migration experiment? Migration expert ALAN GAMLEN explains why the answer lies in managing temporary residents rather than volatile migration flows.
