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'A new climate politics': the 47th parliament must be a contest of ideas for a hotter, low-carbon Australia

Climate change and reducing emissions has figured little in the 2022 federal election campaign. But after many years of inadequate national climate policy, the need for sensible, long-term measures is now dire.

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

I'm a climate scientist and writer: this election is the most important in Australia's history

As a climate scientist, I believe this federal election is the most important in Australia’s history.

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

COVID has killed 5,600 Australians this year and the pandemic isn't over. Ethics can shape our response

It’s difficult to ask, but how many fatalities should Australia accept from COVID in 2022?

The Conversation · May 18, 2022

After weeks of election campaigning, some African Australian community members feel 'sidelined'

African community leaders say many voters feel sidelined this election, with many promises not resonating with the community.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

How many Australians have died from COVID-19? How many have had COVID?

COVID-19 infections in Australia hit worldwide highs last week, with infection rates per capita among the highest around the globe. Here are some of the latest COVID-19 questions being asked.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Telecommunications companies frustrated the Coalition is campaigning on projects they helped fund

Some of Australia's largest telecommunications companies are frustrated the Coalition is dragging them in to its re-election bid, with the government trumpeting 100 infrastructure investments during the campaign which are partly funded by private companies.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Universities lose Commonwealth funding for postgraduate degrees needed to boost psychologist numbers amid 'mental health crisis'

Students like Nita are finding it easier to study psychology at top American universities such as Stanford than anywhere in Australia, according to the profession's peak body. It says universities are being forced to offer limited spots in their postgraduate programs.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Climate change has made old measures predicting weather events in Australia 'essentially worthless'

Around Australia, statistical measures like the "one-in-100-year flood" level are used by authorities to determine safe building standards, but experts say climate change has changed everything.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Russian Australians are watching news from Moscow, but not everyone is falling for Putin's propaganda

There have been moves to block Russian propaganda in Australia since the invasion of Ukraine, but some Russian Australians are still consuming Russian news. Ukrainians are concerned about the message some people are hearing.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Both Labor and the Liberals are using secretive databases to help sway your vote

Both major Australian political parties have amassed data on every eligible voter, which they are using to build detailed profiles on constituents to influence their votes in tight electoral races.

ABC News · May 18, 2022