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31% of companies are not paying tax in Australia. How do they do it?

Large companies paid the Australian government a record A$100 billion in tax in the last year, a 17% increase on the previous year. But, over the same period, there were still 31% of large companies, operating here but not paying any tax.

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‘Even the worst possible scenario is not actually all that bad.’ Alexei Navalny’s memoir is a testament to resisting authoritarianism

No one who watched Alexei Navalny’s meteoric trajectory, from civic activist to opposition leader to the world’s most famous political prisoner, could avoid the question: how will this extraordinary saga end? Was Navalny destined to become Russia’s Nelson Mandela, a redemptive leader who guided his people from oppression to the…

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Authentically embracing tikanga Māori can help New Zealand in the growing Asian markets

The Asian markets have long been seen as a linchpin for New Zealand’s economic success. And the key to future growth could be the cultural similarities between Māori and communities across the Asian region.

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Australia is axing a $7bn military satellite project, leaving defence comms potentially vulnerable

In a significant blow to Australia’s defence capabilities, the federal government is cancelling what would have been the nation’s largest-ever space project: a A$7 billion military satellite communications system.

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Apart from Chris Martin’s fall, here are 10 other examples of onstage accidents. Can we keep performers safe?

In recent months, Australian concertgoers have witnessed plenty of unexpected onstage drama.

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Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s second biggest river – and climate change will make it even worse

The largest wetland on Australia’s second longest river, the Murrumbidgee in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, is drying up. This is bad news for the plants, animals and people who rely on the vast Lowbidgee Floodplain. So it’s important to understand what is going on, and whether we can do anything…

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The US presidential election is too close to call. Don’t blame the polls

With just hours remaining until election day in the United States, pundits and the public alike are scouring public opinion polls for early signs of a result.

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Woman of the Hour: Anna Kendrick’s unflinching directorial debut reframes true crime for a post-#MeToo era

At first glance, Netflix’s Woman of the Hour is yet another true crime fictionalisation that plays to our preoccupation with American serial killers of decades past.

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Will it be Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Here’s what each needs to win the US election

On election eve in the United States, the presidential race is deadlocked. The polls are exceptionally close across the country and in all the swing states – Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin in the industrial midwest; Nevada and Arizona in the west; and Georgia and North Carolina in the south.

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US presidential election remains a toss-up, and a guide to US election day in Australia

The United States presidential election will be held Tuesday, with results coming in from Wednesday morning AEDT. I have a guide to Wednesday below that includes when polls in the key states close and other information.

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An Indigenous person is 4 times more likely to die from diabetes. We need to better understand how exercise can help

It’s estimated almost 1.9 million Australians have diabetes, and numbers are growing. Between 2013 and 2023, the total number of people known to be living with diabetes across the country rose by 32%.

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Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group

You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who’s a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member (probably their mum).

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How are racehorses really treated in the ‘sport of kings’?

It’s the time of year when shiny horses and colourful clothing fill our screens – the Spring Racing Carnival, which includes high profile races like The Everest, Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate.

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Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line

More of our personal data is now collected and stored online than ever before in history. The rise of data breaches should unsettle us all.

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In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention

Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining. The richest American men live 15 years longer than their poorest counterparts. The richest American women live ten years longer.

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The racist ‘one-drop rule’ lives on in how Trump talks about Black politicians and whiteness in America

Americans who heard former President Donald Trump claim that Vice President Kamala Harris previously identified as “not Black” in a July 2024 interview may wonder why he continuously emphasized former President Barack Obama’s blackness during his first presidential campaign.

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Communication problems can be the sign of a mental health disorder

Human interactions are complex and come with their share of disappointments. This can be the case, for instance, when a loved one doesn’t react to our distress or joy the way we wish they had. Communication accidents happen!

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Without a One Health plan, Canada is vulnerable to future pandemics

November 3 is World One Health Day. One Health brings all parts of society and governments together to tackle joint problems of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health.

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How some South Asian countries are embracing colonialism by moving citizens to disputed areas

South Asian countries Bangladesh and India are using settler colonial policies as they resettle citizens in contested territories.

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Is Donald Trump preying on his supporters’ death fears? What terror management theory offers us

Death and destruction from climate crises — flooding, fires, hurricanes and heat.

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Financial skills like managing debt are key to success, but Ghana’s small businesses don’t have them

Financial literacy is vital for individuals and households. Simply put, it’s the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills: budgeting, managing debt, making sound investments, and understanding financial statements.

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View from The Hill: it’s time to put some new rules around upgrades for parliamentarians

The Qantas upgrades affair has turned from a missile targeted at Anthony Albanese to a cluster bomb hitting MPs on all sides.

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Albanese flags radical changes to student debt – with a 20% overall cut and drop in payment rates

Over the weekend, the Albanese government announced radical changes to student loans, which would kick in after the next federal election.

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Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law.

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COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates

How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre stage at the annual global climate change conference, COP29, in November.

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