RK Crosby writes that today’s events in Torrington show us why we need nuance in the debate about guns.
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Begin Rant: Why is everyone so angry?
RK Crosby says you’re not imagining it, everyone is angry. And it’s not hard to figure out why, but it is hard to figure out why politicians are making it worse.
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Opinion: Can you trademark identity?
Wellet Potter from UNE writes there is a new strategy celebrities are using to protect themselves and their work from AI.
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What is the ‘Thucydides trap’ Xi warned Trump about?
David Pritchard from The University of Queensland writes During their high-stakes meeting in Beijing this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly asked US President Donald Trump if the two countries could overcome the “Thucydides trap”. But what is it and why does it matter?
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Opinion: Friendship, honey and the simple life: 100 years of Winnie‑the‑Pooh
Elizabeth Hale writes the stories of Pooh and his friends, each one flawed but also delightful, demonstrate the ups and downs of life, held in a delicate and optimistic balance.
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Opinion: There’s a hole in our bucket
Annabel writes we are all fossil fuel junkies, currently living a perfect demonstration of collective addiction.
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Opinion: Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help
New research shows maintaining and restoring nature on farms can actually increase farmers’ productivity and profits.
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Denise’s Desk: When the World Wobbles, Steady Wins
Denise says right now, Australians aren’t just watching instability — they’re paying for it, every single week.
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Opinion: Energy bills set to ease, but global tensions could still disrupt the outlook
Sophie Ryan from iSelect says tensions in the Middle East have the potential to reintroduce volatility into global energy markets.
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Denise’s Desk: Trump just knocked on my door
Denise says Trump is a wrecking ball in a suit, and he is no longer just something happening “over there”.