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Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted?

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What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?

Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one other passenger is in intensive care in South Africa.

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The Venice Biennale jury has resigned, proving art institutions cannot remain separate from politics

The Venice Biennale is the most prestigious recurring event in contemporary art, often described as the Olympics of the art world.

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Oil refineries are catching fire in war or by accident. How does this worsen the energy crunch?

Over the last two months, refineries and fuel storage facilities around the world have caught fire due to war (Russia) or accident (Australia, the United States, India and Mexico), adding more pressure to stressed oil and gas supply chains.

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Lake mud reveals 7,000 years of Kangaroo Island’s complex fire history

During the summer of 2019–2020, half of Australia’s third largest island was on fire. Kangaroo Island, also known as Karta Pintingga or Karti in local mainland Aboriginal languages, was one of the worst-hit places during the Black Summer fires. Two people lost their lives and almost all the remnant vegetation…

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Police equipment can be tracked via Bluetooth. What about your phone, watch and headphones?

The ABC has revealed a major cybersecurity flaw in Bluetooth-enabled police tasers and body-worn cameras that means officers can be tracked.

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View from The Hill: the art of political spin – defending a broken promise as ‘building trust’

In his first term, Anthony Albanese was highly reluctant to break promises. He resisted for a long time recalibrating the Coalition’s tax cuts, because he had undertaken to deliver them intact.

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The federal government is considering capping specialists’ fees. Is that constitutional?

Health Minister Mark Butler has said the government is considering capping specialists’ fees to reduce the gap between what Medicare covers and what specialists charge patients.

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Netanyahu has pledged to ‘finish the job’ against Hezbollah. It’s a promise he can’t deliver on

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire three weeks ago. The violence, however, hasn’t stopped.

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With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap

China’s latest national accounts show the economy grew by about 5% through 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026, pointing to resilience despite ongoing trade tensions.

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Romy Ash’s novel imagines the next pandemic as an eerily beautiful mushroom disease

Do you remember the very early days of the pandemic, before the freedom rallies, before even the vaccinations, when we were spraying boxes of muesli bars with Glen-20 in case that was how the germs were getting to us?

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Albanese’s ratings jump in federal polls; Liberals easily retain Nepean at Victorian byelection

In both the Redbridge and Freshwater polls, Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has jumped eight points since late March to -9. In Redbridge, the Coalition rebounded from a low of 17% in March to 22%.

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NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

Depending on which side of the argument you listen to, the recently signed New Zealand-India free trade agreement represents either a huge economic opportunity for New Zealand or a risk to its economic sovereignty.

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The 2026 Met Gala dress code is ‘Fashion is Art’. But is it?

The first Monday in May marks the annual Met Gala: a collision of celebrities, designers and cultural icons. Established in 1948, the gala was originally a high-society event held to raise money for the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Does your child only read graphic novels? That’s OK – it’s helping them build literacy skills

Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But the answer might be: you don’t have to.

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You don’t get long in parent-teacher interviews. Here’s how to use the time well

It’s the time of year when schools and parents typically meet for parent-teacher interviews.

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Should surrogates be paid for carrying other people’s babies? And how much would be enough?

The Australian Law Reform Commission is currently reviewing Australia’s surrogacy laws to ensure they’re fit for purpose and reflect the population’s current views.

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A year on from the election, what has the Albanese government achieved?

This time last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was jubilant. Having just won 94 of the 150 seats in the House of Representatives, Labor had its best result in terms of seats since 1943.

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Australia and Japan face a similar dilemma: how to be indispensable to the US without relying on it

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop. The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran – and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz – have put energy issues at the top of the agenda.

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AI road safety cameras are fuelling a surge in driver fines. Are they fair?

Artificial intelligence (AI) road safety cameras have been rolling out across Australia, resulting in a large number of fines.

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Honeybees may be helping spread tree-killing myrtle rust – new research

We know introduced honeybees as the ever-busy helpers of our gardens, farms and orchards.

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How to make public spaces accessible, safe and attractive for an aging population

To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility.

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Your browsing history could soon set your grocery bill — and Canada isn’t ready for it

Parliament voted down a motion on April 15 to ban a practice most Canadians have never heard of, but that retailers are already rolling out: surveillance pricing.

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How should schools teach AI? 3 models to consider

Students across Canada are exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) whether through search engines, writing assistants, automated recommendation systems or social media.

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How wildlife conservancies perpetuate green colonialism in Kenya

The story of wildlife conservation in East Africa is often told through spectacular images of beautiful scenery and the region’s charismatic animals. But seldom asked is the question about how those efforts include and impact the communities that live alongside wildlife.

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