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Georgia: how this pivotal swing state flipped back to the Republicans

Looking at the polls from the key battleground state of Georgia in the months before the US election, it should perhaps be no surprise that Donald Trump prevailed in the Peach State. His lead over Kamala Harris was small but persistent from August onwards.

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Stories of gangsters who’ve left their life on the streets behind – podcast

What happens when a gangster leaves their life on the street? How do they transition to something new? In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we find out through the life stories of two people who joined gangs as young men and came out the other side.

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What Trump’s return might mean for Europe, and how it’s starting to prepare for the challenges

Donald Trump’s expected foreign policy towards Europe during his second term will have far-reaching, and possibly, grave consequences.

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How Europe can prepare for Trump 2.0 – an overview

After an unprecedented political comeback and sweeping victory, Donald Trump will soon be the 47th US president, the first in over 120 years to win a second non-consecutive term. He is also the first convicted felon and twice-impeached president to be re-elected.

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Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese

Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.

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What a Trump presidency will mean for Europe’s economy

Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, Europe now has to prepare for a new era of economic protectionism. Trump’s policies during a second term will undoubtedly have major consequences for the continent’s economy, geopolitical stability and progress addressing climate change, and may even threaten the future of…

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Government to publish secret section of Robodebt report, but timing is uncertain

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the government plans to publish the secret section of the Robodebt royal commission report, although it is not clear when it will do so.

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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?

Matcha has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, leading to reports of global shortages and price increases.

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Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.

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Trump’s economic vision is no longer a ‘maybe’. Here’s what it might mean for Australia and the world

For months, experts and commentators have been weighing up what the possible return of Donald Trump might mean for financial markets and the global economy.

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Ketamine use is at an all-time high. 5 things to know ahead of festival season

You’re gearing up for the music festival season and considering your options – which artists you’re keen to see, who’s going, what outfits you need, how you’ll get there and perhaps what substances you’re planning to take.

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A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job

Donald Trump’s triumph over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election matters for many reasons, but especially climate change.

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Why did white women and the Democratic base abandon Kamala Harris? My view from the campaign trail

On the Saturday before Election Day, I travelled from Washington DC to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend one of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ last campaign rallies.

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Would you be better off without your kids? Audrey is a cheeky, darkly humorous film that explores maternal regret

Following the global success of down-under comedies What We Do in the Shadows and Flight of the Conchords, Antipodean humour has quickly become associated with the deadpan and self-deprecating. Natalie Bailey’s 2024 directorial debut Audrey is a welcome – albeit more barbed and prickly – addition to the genre.

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Why did so many Latino and Hispanic voters help return Donald Trump to power?

Voters from Latino (immigrants from Latin America and their descendants) and Hispanic (people whose heritage is from Spanish-speaking countries) backgrounds contributed significantly to Donald Trump’s resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election.

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Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre turns 100. A look back at the radical Modernist marvel that almost met an early end

Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre – and the reinforced concrete and steel-beamed building around it – turns 100 today.

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We built a tiny electronic nose that can beat a mouse at its own game

Imagine a robot that can detect scents in the air and track down their sources as efficiently as a dog or a mouse. If realised, it could detect small wildfires in dense forests, find people buried in debris after an earthquake, or even hunt for truffles!

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Ethnicity is a useful shortcut for identifying need – without it, targeting public services will get harder

The government’s recent directive that public services should be prioritised “on the basis of need, not race” will make it harder and more time consuming to reach New Zealanders with higher needs.

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Abortion did not play as big a role in the US election as many anticipated. What might happen on this issue now?

Online, people predicted the 2024 US election would be Roevember.

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What can sport fans do if their team, or league, is being sportswashed?

As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number of nations and organisations turning to “sportswashing”.

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America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency

Kamala Harris was a candidate of many firsts, including the first Black and South Asian woman to run for president as the Democratic nominee.

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Iran’s currency was already tumbling − and then news of Trump’s victory broke

As the world absorbed news of Donald Trump’s comeback victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, concern in Iran turned to the impact of the election on its own economy amid escalating regional tensions.

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Why the ‘housing first’ approach has struggled to fulfil its promise of ending homelessness

Over the past 15 years, the Housing First approach has gained traction as an evidence-based solution to tackling homelessness in many developed countries, including Canada.

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Anti-immigrant politics is fueling hate toward South Asian people in Canada

The Canadian government recently announced that it is making significant cuts to the number of immigrants admitted into Canada. The number of new permanent residents is expected to be cut by nearly 20 per cent next year, while fewer temporary foreign workers will be allowed to come to Canada.

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Australians who think inequality is high have less faith in democratic institutions: study

Central to Australia’s cultural and political identity is the notion of a “fair go”. But recent elections, including in the United States, have highlighted the challenge of maintaining shared norms and support for institutions when many voters don’t believe they’re getting a “fair go”.

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