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Why are child carers still paid less than retail workers? And how can we help fix it?

So certain is the Australian government that childcare workers are being poorly paid that it is handing them an extra 15% – 10% this December, followed by a further 5% in December 2025 – and speaking as if there’s more to come.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024

If you want Americans to pay attention to climate change, just call it climate change

You probably have been hearing phrases like “climate crisis,” “climate emergency” or “climate justice” more often lately as people try to get across the urgent risks and consequences of climate change. The danger is real, but is using this language actually persuasive?

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

Industry push to earn carbon credits from Australia’s native forests would be a blow for nature and the climate

Australia’s forestry industry raised eyebrows this month when it released plans to remove trees from native forests, potentially including national parks, and claim carbon credits in the process.

The Conversation · Aug 12, 2024

Bangladesh’s protests explained: What led to PM’s ouster and the challenges that lie ahead

Bangladesh’s embattled prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled the country on Aug. 5, 2024, after weeks of protests that have resulted in scores of deaths.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House – 3 essential reads

Much is made of vice presidential choices, and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is no different.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

Poems can inspire us to appreciate nature and spark positive action - Simon Armitage’s new anthology does both

Poems can invite us to appreciate the beauty around us, while motivating us to take action to protect it. Blossomise, a collection by the UK’s poet laureate Simon Armitage, celebrates the arrival of spring and the importance of nature in our lives.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

The RBA says don’t expect interest rate cuts for 6 months. Here’s why it could be sooner

Days ago, at the start of last week, there was talk of a Reserve Bank rate hike.

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2024

Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually…

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

Groundwater plays an invisible role supporting lakes

Nearly 90 per cent of North America’s lakes are located in Canada. That’s why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their many vital functions, lakes are essential to the biodiversity of our territory and constitute indispensable oases for rest and relaxation.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024