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Advice around children’s screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single ‘right’ approach

When should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone? Should there be a gap before bed?

SyndicatedKate Mannell, Research Fellow in Digital Childhoods, Deakin University19 Oct 20264 min read

Education
What Australia could learn from its Southeast Asian neighbours about power and the changing global order
SyndicatedMichael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne19 Oct 20266 min read
Technology
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation
SyndicatedOlga Boichak, Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures, Australian Research Council DECRA fellow, University of Sydney19 Oct 20264 min read
Business
If we want a better Australia, we need to raise the GST – and cut income taxes
SyndicatedMatthew Bowes, Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute19 Oct 20265 min read
Health
A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
SyndicatedCameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney16 Oct 20265 min read
Culture
What is Australia’s best book? Our experts pick their favourites
SyndicatedJo Case, Senior Deputy Books + Ideas Editor, The Conversation16 Oct 202621 min read

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Culture
Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
SyndicatedBenedict Moleta, PhD student, Department of International Relations, Australian National University16 Oct 20265 min read
Culture
Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?
SyndicatedVaughan Cruickshank, Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania9 Oct 20264 min read
Health
My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?
SyndicatedSamuel Cornell, Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland9 Oct 20265 min read
Science
Astronomers pinpoint the origin of a 10 billion-year-old millisecond signal from space
SyndicatedThemiya Nanayakkara, Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics, University of Sydney9 Oct 20264 min read
Science
Why do runners get so many injuries? And does strength training really make a difference?
SyndicatedHunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University9 Oct 20264 min read
Science
Friday essay: space was once a place of wonder – now it’s being bought and sold by powerful men
SyndicatedElise Stephenson, Deputy Director, Global Institute for Women's Leadership, Australian National University9 Oct 202611 min read
Environment
Hoping for a ‘new normal’ climate is pointless. We must learn to adapt
SyndicatedJames Hopeward, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, Adelaide University9 Oct 20264 min read
Business
Quick LLC Launches The Pedro, a DNS-Verified Security Intelligence Platform for Brand Owners
Sydney Australia Wire Newsroom6 Oct 20262 min read
Business
BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here?
SyndicatedMilad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne5 Oct 20264 min read
Health
The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?
SyndicatedLaura Davy, Senior Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University5 Oct 20264 min read
Environment
As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts
SyndicatedPhil Brewer, Professor in Plant Biology, La Trobe University30 Sept 20264 min read
Culture
Can governments ever convince women to have more babies? Here’s what other countries can teach us
SyndicatedViva Hammer, Distinguished Research Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University30 Sept 20265 min read

Business

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Business
If we want a better Australia, we need to raise the GST – and cut income taxes
SyndicatedMatthew Bowes, Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute19 Oct 20265 min read
Business
Quick LLC Launches The Pedro, a DNS-Verified Security Intelligence Platform for Brand Owners
Sydney Australia Wire Newsroom6 Oct 20262 min read
Business
BYD is reshaping Australia’s car market. How did it get here?
SyndicatedMilad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne5 Oct 20264 min read
Business
China’s economy is changing rapidly. It’s no longer Australia’s easy export market
SyndicatedChristoph Nedopil, Industry Professor, Business School, The University of Queensland28 Sept 20264 min read

Technology

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Technology
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation
SyndicatedOlga Boichak, Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures, Australian Research Council DECRA fellow, University of Sydney19 Oct 20264 min read
Technology
Our research shows how AI is getting better at exams. Here’s how unis can respond
SyndicatedArmin Alimardani, Senior Lecturer in Law and Emerging Technologies, Western Sydney University30 Sept 20265 min read

Education

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Education
What Australia could learn from its Southeast Asian neighbours about power and the changing global order
SyndicatedMichael Wesley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne19 Oct 20266 min read

Health

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Health
A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
SyndicatedCameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medical Science & Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute; Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney16 Oct 20265 min read
Health
My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?
SyndicatedSamuel Cornell, Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland9 Oct 20265 min read
Health
The disability royal commission laid bare violence, abuse and neglect. Three years on, what’s changed?
SyndicatedLaura Davy, Senior Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University5 Oct 20264 min read
Health
Do calorie-restricted diets work? Or will I just re-gain the weight?
SyndicatedYasmine Probst, Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong29 Sept 20265 min read

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