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‘I can’t save money for potential emergencies’: COVID lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty
But for older Australians who depend on the Age Pension for income, lockdowns drove many deeper into “energy poverty”. Authors…
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It’s been one year since Australia’s first COVID-19 case.
Monday marks exactly one year since the first case of coronavirus was discovered in Australia. Maani Truu & Lucy Murray…
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China rescues first worker trapped in Shandong gold mine, state media reports
The worker was rescued at 11:13am on Sunday and sent to hospital for treatment, state media agency Xinhua reported. ABC…
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Larry King, legendary talk show host, dies at 87
Never too pushy, never going directly for the jugular, King — with his trademark suspenders, horn-rimmed glasses and rolled-up sleeves…
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Who is Amanda Gorman, the young poet who stole the show at Joe Biden’s inauguration?
Amanda Gorman has become the youngest ever poet to recite at a presidential inauguration in the United States, after delivering…
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8 years ago I began walking the Earth—and stumbled into an era spinning with change
Lately, this fact has got me to thinking about animals emerging from ice. Paul Salopek National Geographic You may have…
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Widespread overseas travel unlikely for Australians in 2021
Australia’s top health chief has dashed hopes that the rollout of the vaccine will allow people to travel overseas this…
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Love in the time of algorithms: would you let your artificial intelligence choose your partner?
From helping doctors diagnose and treat patients to rapidly advancing new drug discoveries, it’s our trusted partner in so many…
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Four tips for learning language through film and TV
By captivating your attention and arousing your curiosity, these formats can instil a positive attitude towards learning. Neophytos Mitsigkas The…
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How the 1821 Greek Revolution Changed the World
The 1821 Greek Revolution was the first liberal-national movement to succeed in the Old World of Europe – after that…
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Is your loved one in aged care during the coronavirus pandemic?
Many families have faced the stress of having a loved one in aged care during this anxious time of COVID-19.…
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Why going for a swim in the ocean can be good for you, and for nature
For some it’s in the local or backyard swimming pool, but others prefer the salt water of the ocean. Rebecca…
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People on Vanuatu’s Malekula Island speak more than 30 Indigenous languages.
Malekula, the second-largest island in the Vanuatu archipelago, has a linguistic connection to Aotearoa. Authors The Conversation All of its…
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Surviving the coronavirus pandemic as a small business hasn’t been easy.
Most small or medium businesses don’t survive, even when times are good. Rachel Pupazzoni ABC News So what happens when…
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Humans learn from mistakes — so why do we hide our failures?
Cass wrote the best-selling book Nudge, along with his long-time collaborator Richard Thaler. Ben Newell The Conversation Thaler subsequently won…
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Well preserved ‘fast food’ bar unearthed in Pompeii
Researchers discovered a frescoed thermopolium, Latin for hot drinks counter, in an exceptional state of preservation in Pompeii. SBS News…
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