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Thousands of anti-war protesters clashed violently with police on Melbourne’s streets yesterday, fuelled by anger over a major arms expo where defence companies are showcasing their latest weapons and technologies.
While many protesters focused on Israel and its war in Gaza, Australia’s arms trades with other nations are also under scrutiny.
What do we know about where Australia sends its weapons, and who we buy them from? We analysed data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and created five infographics to reveal Australia’s international weapons exports and imports. Military expert Lauren Sanders also explains why this information is so hard to find.
And with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashing yesterday in the US presidential debate, we also asked three experts to weigh in on who they thought performed better– and their most memorable moments.
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Lauren Sanders, The University of Queensland
And what, if anything, is Australia exporting to Israel?
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Emma Shortis, RMIT University; Jared Mondschein, University of Sydney; Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University
The Conversation’s expert panel believed Kamala Harris had more to prove – and Donald Trump more to lose – in the debate. Here were the moments that mattered.
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Dennis Altman, La Trobe University
Don Watson predicted Trump’s presidency in his 2016 Quarterly Essay on the US election campaign. In High Noon, he hits the election trail again.
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Rob Nicholls, University of Sydney
In terms of paying for content and regulating content, the federal government gets a mixed report card.
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Judith Ireland, The Conversation; Matt Garrow, The Conversation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ‘parents are worried sick’ about kids and social media as he announced he would introduce a ban this year.
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Richard Denniss, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
In a well-functioning market, no one would make excessive profits long enough to become a trillionaire.
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Nick Fuller, University of Sydney
Does your toddler only want to eat beige or white foods? You’re not alone. Half of children go through a stage of picky eating, peaking at age three. Here’s how to tackle some common food aversions.
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Emma Beckett, UNSW Sydney
For years, the YouTuber has posted increasingly unhinged content, building a platform around various controversies and mukbang videos.
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Rob Brooks, UNSW Sydney
Even OpenAI is worried about people developing intimate relationships with the new human-like version of its language model-cum-chatbot. But it should have known the risks.
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Paul Blaschke, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Edward Randal, University of Otago; Maibritt Pedersen Zari, Auckland University of Technology; Meredith Amy Claire Perry, University of Otago; Philippa Howden-Chapman, University of Otago; Ralph Brougham Chapman, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
It’s not enough to have parks in city outskirts or urban green belts. Green spaces must be accessible for residents and placed to provide effective flood protection for cities.
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Milad Haghani, UNSW Sydney; David A Hensher, University of Sydney; Hadi Ghaderi, Swinburne University of Technology
There’s a risk that the belief that electric vehicles are much greener results in owners driving more often or faster, or using cars instead of public transport.
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Michael Nagel, University of the Sunshine Coast
An expert in child development explains why some kids are prone to pick up the nearest stick – or even banana – and turn it into a weapon.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Six of the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s current investigations involve the conduct of current or former parliamentarians, according to statistics about its work released on Wednesday.
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Evangeline Mantzioris, University of South Australia; Adrienne Forsyth, Australian Catholic University
A cheeky muesli bar or sports drink may not seem too harmful but there are health risks for athletes to consider.
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Health + Medicine
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Simon Robert Knowles, Swinburne University of Technology
While many of us may not be thrilled at the idea of doing a ‘number two’ in a public toilet, some people face more serious anxiety. This is called parcopresis, or shy bowel.
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Amali Cooray, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) ; John (Eddie) La Marca, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) ; Sarah Diepstraten, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
It only takes a few surviving cells for a cancer to grow back, and the available testing methods often can’t detect them while they’re dormant.
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Science + Technology
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Teresa Ubide, The University of Queensland
Decoding volcanic ‘crystal balls’ can help scientists tell ahead of time when a volcano is going to erupt
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Environment + Energy
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Scott Hamilton, Monash University
Energy storage really is the special sauce that makes renewables work anytime, anywhere – and everywhere. This makes the most of the existing electricity network, including transmission lines.
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Ella Plumanns Pouton, The University of Melbourne
Seeds buried in the soil tell of fire in the landscape. I sampled soil from 57 sites that experienced different patterns of fire. Over 15 months, I watched 39,701 plants grow to learn their secrets.
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Wesley Morgan, UNSW Sydney
Australia and the Pacific are now tipped to be hosts of the 2026 global climate talks. That brings opportunity – and scrutiny.
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Education
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Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University
Instead of just banning young people from social media, the government should develop and fund better social media literacy programs for them.
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Arts + Culture
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Alexander Howard, University of Sydney
Marion Crawford is best remembered – if she is remembered at all – as an employee of the British royal family. A new Australian play brings her to the stage.
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Books + Ideas
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Dennis Altman, La Trobe University
Don Watson predicted Trump’s presidency in his 2016 Quarterly Essay on the US election campaign. In High Noon, he hits the election trail again.
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Business + Economy
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Michelle O'Shea, Western Sydney University; Amelia Mardon, Western Sydney University; Danielle Howe, Western Sydney University; Mike Armour, Western Sydney University
Research shows reproductive health issues are having an impact on the workplace and potentially the economy.
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