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'Dark fleets' brought to light by world-first ocean map

For the price of a working internet connection, conservationists and the maritime-curious will get an almost real-time look at global fishing activities.

AAP · Jun 18

Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people – but they can reduce their risk

Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson’s Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45.

The Conversation · Feb 18

Australia at a crossroads on the wellbeing of children

Australian children are increasingly worried about their future, with experts saying their wellbeing is at a "tipping point", particularly for the most at-risk.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Businesses can’t escape the AI revolution – so here’s how to build a culture of safe and responsible use

In November 2023, the estates of two now-deceased policyholders sued the US health insurer, United Healthcare, for deploying what they allege is a flawed artificial intelligence (AI) system to systematically deny patient claims.

The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Calls are mounting for government relief from high childcare fees as analysis shows young families are struggling most from rising living costs.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Arts gift to find the next Jackman, McCune or Minchin

The elite Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts will receive a $30 million donation from the Minderoo Foundation.

AAP · Oct 28, 2024

Forrests step down as chairs of philanthropic group

Andrew and Nicola Forrest will step down as co-chairs of the Minderoo Foundation, with well-known barrister Allan Myers set to replace them.

AAP · Oct 17, 2024

Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

I’m due for a cervical cancer screening. What can I expect? Can I do it myself? And what happened to Pap smears?

Cervical screening in Australia has changed over the past seven years. The test has changed, and women (and people with a cervix) now have much more choice and control. Here’s why – and what you can expect if you’re aged 25 to 74 and are due for a test.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2024

Coral reefs can't keep up with climate change. So scientists are speeding up evolution

Climate change is heating oceans faster than the world's coral reefs can handle. So scientists are breeding corals that can withstand hotter temperatures – but only to a point.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2024