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It’s science, not fiction: high-tech drones may soon be fighting bushfires in Australia

Picture this. It’s a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland. The next day is forecast to be hot and windy. A lightning strike tonight could spark a fire that grows into a catastrophic blaze tomorrow.

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‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals

Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear separation between the voter’s identity and their choice. This anonymity protects individuals from vote-buying, intimidation or retaliation.

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It’s 60 years since The Lucky Country was published. Have we moved on from the bronzed Aussie male stereotype?

Writer Donald Horne was an astute generaliser in a golden era of them. Can we still examine Australia with his boldness?

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Iron-Rich Magma In Extinct Volcanoes Holds Key To Rare Earth Elements‌ ‌

Scientists discover potential treasure trove of essential metals for tech in long dormant volcanoes.‌

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New figures show the ACT impact of international student cap

The ANU and UC are already in financial difficulty.

The Canberra Times

The government will cap new international students at 270,000 in 2025. But this number may not be reached

After months of speculation, the federal government has announced what the cap will be for international students in Australia.

The Conversation

Pacific Islands leaders to meet as region faces ‘polycrisis’ of threats

Climate change will top the agenda as leaders of 18 nations meet in Tonga from August 26.

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ANU gave 'extremely incomplete' response to defence partnerships, expert says

'Not many [agreements] are publicly available, but they're all in the millions.'

The Canberra Times

‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis

Top economists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis.

The Conversation

The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women and children fails to hold anyone to account. It’s not enough

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died.

The Conversation

ACT Labor members push on Palestine causes in conference motions

At least 10 motions on Israel-Palestine issues put forward by members.

The Canberra Times

Alleged university stabber committed to stand trial

Alex Ophel has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court after allegedly stabbing two students at the Australian National University.

AAP

As global heating cuts Australia’s snowfall ski season may go downhill, report warns

‘The webcams do not lie,’ says Annalisa Koeman, whose family has been operating a mountain lodge for decades

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Pro-Palestine protesters at ANU move campus camp by 50 metres ahead of noon deadline

University dramatically escalated its response to the occupation, demanding protesters vacate their site in the centre of campus

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Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest

Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment.

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Heavy water: how melting ice sheets and pumped groundwater can lower local sea levels – and boost them elsewhere

Imagine you’re standing near the edge of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, gazing out over the ocean, when the ice near you starts to melt very rapidly. A surge of meltwater flows into the ocean. Surprisingly, you watch the sea level fall – not rise.

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Ancient humans lived in East Timor 44,000 years ago, archaeologists find

Together with neighbouring Indonesia and Australia, the region is home to some of the oldest evidence of human life.

The Guardian - AU

Student protester suspended by ANU for expressing support for Hamas as police warn over encampments

Victoria police wrote to university vice-chancellors saying there was a ‘strong likelihood’ of violence if pro-Palestine encampments continued to grow

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Australia should prepare for 20-year megadroughts as the climate crisis worsens, study finds

Climate modelling by the Australian National University found Australia has experienced megadroughts every 150 to 1,000 years and is due for another

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Ripples in the oldest known spiral galaxy may shed light on the origins of our Milky Way

Observations have revealed the first-ever seismic waves seen in an ancient galaxy, offering new insight on the origins of our very own Milky Way.

The Canberra Times

Sweeping history of Australian politics named ACT's Book of the Year

Frank Bongiorno won the $10,000 prize for a third time.

AAP

Farmers and scientists at odds over Murray Darling plan

Farmers are fuming over a new deal struck between Labor and the Greens to try and keep the Murray Darling Basin plan afloat, while scientists welcomed the news.

The Canberra Times

Funding to improve research at the Australian National University

$23 million will go towards upgrading ANU facilities.

The Canberra Times

Higher education to drive ACT growth, resilience, Andrew Barr says

Skill shortage challenge is an opportunity for ACT, the Chief Minister says.

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‘Watching extinction in real time’: conservationists losing hope for Australia’s swift parrot if logging continues

Experts predict there will be fewer than 100 individuals of the species by 2031 as the rate of decline in population grows faster

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