On the 6th of August, Australia’s minister for government services, Bill Shorten, announced the federal government is developing …
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Science
Australia’s Largest Iron Ore Deposits Are 1 Billion Years Younger Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIron ore is the key ingredient in steel production. One of the fundamental resources for the Australian economy, …
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Technology
If Meta Bans News in Australia, What Will Happen? Canada’s Experience Is Telling
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt a parliamentary hearing late last week, Meta once again suggested it could ban links to news on …
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EnvironmentFeatured
Discovering the World’s Biodiversity Hotspots: Top 10 Countries
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonBiodiversity refers to the wide range of living things on Earth, including animals, microorganisms, and their environments. It …
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Technology
Culturally Diverse Teens Greatly Benefit From Social Media — Banning It Would Cause Harm
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere is a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in Australia banning young people …
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Peace and Conflict
Albanese Told Chinese Premier That Officials’ Behavior Toward Cheng Lei Was ‘Unacceptable’ and ‘Not Appropriate’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Albanese government has formally expressed its displeasure to the Chinese Embassy over Chinese officials trying to impede …
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Technology
What Does AI Mean for Australian Democracy? What Can We Do About It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe relationship between AI and democracy is the topic of many increasingly urgent conversations taking place around the …
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Technology
Elon Musk vs. Australia: Global Content Takedown Orders Can Harm the Internet if Adopted Widely
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDo Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned …
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Space
The ‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks Has Finally Become Visible From Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’re a fan of all things space, you’ve doubtless heard about the “devil comet,” which has captivated …
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Technology
Australia Just Committed $207 Million to a Major Satellite Program.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLast week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed an A$207 [US$134.2] million commitment …