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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 08/09/2026

Democracy demands that citizens are treated equally under the law. The tax avoidance practices of the ultra-rich violate that principle, a new book argues.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 19/08/2026

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has today called for more favourable conditions for renters. As Dorina Pojani writes, the first step is rethinking the way we view housing – as home and shelter rather than an investment or commodity. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/forever...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/07/2026

In a time of eco-grief, rewilding projects around the world – from reseeding giant kelp to letting farms return to their natural state – offer hope. 👉 theconversation.com/friday-...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 17/06/2026

Long-term studies by citizen scientists help us understand changes in nature. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/800-vis...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 13/06/2026

Social apps like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook are designed to be addictive. Our visual feature explores how they'd look if we removed the worst features. 👉 Read the article: stories.theconversation.com...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 01/06/2026

In the words of fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto: ‘Above all black says this: I don’t bother you – don’t bother me!’ 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-mel... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 28/05/2026

Is meat healthy or not? The answer can depend on who funded the research, according to a new study. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/how-big... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 27/05/2026

Australia could direct revenue towards electrification, not further diesel consumption. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/for-44-...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 26/05/2026

Fact-checking can take hours or days while fakes can be created in seconds. So, what do we do? 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/three-w...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 18/05/2026

Our small editorial team works closely with academic experts to produce journalism that’s constructive rather than sensational. To pay the bills, we raise almost a third of our budget in an annual donation drive that kicks off this week. This year, please give whatever you can afford.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 16/05/2026

📚 Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel suggests solidarity is possible, but only under conditions of risk and mutual obligation. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/guide-t...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 14/05/2026

✨ We can study the cosmos by tracing debris from exploding stars right here on Earth. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/stardus... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 12/05/2026

The six books on this year’s Stella shortlist range widely, including graphic novels, poetry, novels and memoir. They have one thing in common: excellence. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/violenc...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 08/05/2026

The soul- and body-splitting event of childbirth – and the profound experience of becoming a mother – has been sidelined by philosophy for centuries.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 05/05/2026

Hiking to a breathtaking view or losing yourself in the roar of a crowd. A neuroscientist explains why awe can feel transformative. 👉 Read the article: theconversation.com/how-a-s...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 27/04/2026

🎬 For more than a decade, self-professed cinephiles have flocked to the studio for edgy content. But how long can it retain its cult status? 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/a24-is-...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 24/04/2026

Mourning black has never been considered a natural part of Anzac Day history and tradition. But 110 years ago it was a stark reminder of death in war. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-fir...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 24/04/2026

Australia’s iconic towering limestone stacks hold a detailed archive of millions of years of climate history. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/scienti...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 24/04/2026

Driven by state governments, Australia’s emissions fell even during the 'lost decade' of climate wars at a federal level. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/states-... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 24/04/2026

Mythos has spooked the world of finance. It’s a good time to check your computer and banking apps are updated. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-the...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/04/2026

While most Australians agree Anzac Day is an important national occasion, far fewer actually engage in related activities. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/after-1...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/04/2026

A new study uncovers a hidden pattern of ground motions at the end of big earthquakes that could help scientists and planners identify likely danger zones. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/seismic...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/04/2026

More than 1,000 Aboriginal Australians served in WWI – but unlike white soldiers, they weren’t feted as heroes. They responded with collective activism. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/friday-...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/04/2026

From master Jedi, to a pope, to AI Jesus, Trump has a track record of using pop culture reference as propoganda. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-the...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 23/04/2026

What does the wealth of books, documentaries and dramas about the Chernobyl disaster tell us that history alone cannot? 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/chernob...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

European leaders have refused to join the United States' war in Iran. But they are working together to find a way out of it. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-the...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

Some participants will start to see changes from July. Here’s what to expect. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/tighten...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

Planting grass or succulents along tram tracks can cool streets, cut pollution and make cities feel more beautiful. 👉 theconversation.com/green-t...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

John Howard was fond of saying good policy is good politics. Medicare’s survival seems to prove that point. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/while-i... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

📚 REVIEW: Alexander Stubb’s book Triangle of Power is a reminder that we are a quite intelligent species, even if we continue to do unbelievably stupid things. 👉 Read the full review: theconversation.com/finland...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

Malcolm Fraser was one of the country’s longest-serving prime ministers. His support of multicultural policy forever changed Australia’s social fabric. 👉 Read the latest in our Power and Policy series: theconversation.com/multicu...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

These cases will set the rules for what ‘truth in advertising’ means in Australia – and how closely buyers will need to beware discount price claims. 👉 theconversation.com/how-cou...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

Computers promise to replace fallible human judgement with something more consistent, efficient and fair. But this isn’t always the case. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/first-r...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

🎧 PODCAST: The former cabinet minister said Australians have been ‘sold short’ by not taxing gas exports enough. 👉 Read or listen: theconversation.com/politic...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

The byelection in the federal seat of Farrer on May 9 is shaping up to be a contest of the right. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/view-fr...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 22/04/2026

The NRL must be lauded for its move, but its decision not to publicly announce the changes is intriguing. 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/the-nrl...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 21/04/2026

Timmy, the humpback whale repeatedly restranding in shallow waters in the Baltic Sea, has reignited a heated debate about when to intervene and when not to. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/whale-s...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 21/04/2026

We don’t inflation-proof any other parts of the tax system, so why should we give special treatment to capital gains? 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/tinkeri...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 21/04/2026

Frustrations at slow global climate talks has led more than 50 nations to begin plans to phase out fossil fuels. This oil shock just raises the stakes. 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/the-end...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 21/04/2026

Australia produces enough food for 75 million people. But intensifying heat and natural disasters plus competition for water are eroding food security. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/overhea...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 21/04/2026

In the middle of a teacher shortage, there are thousands of qualified teachers who aren't working in schools. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/austral...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

A parrot’s beak is like a third limb, so losing part of it should be a disadvantage. But Bruce has developed many novel behaviours to compensate. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/how-bru...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

To rein in spiralling costs, the government aims to cut the scheme’s growth rate from 10% to about 5% annually. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/ndis-ch...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Understandably, some residents of the affected Melbourne councils are unhappy about the escalating dispute. But these are lawful and protected actions. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/why-mel...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Orchids aren’t just beautiful or rare – they’re ecological time capsules that offer clues to the long-term health of ecosystems. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/preserv...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Just a tiny fraction of the plastic Australia uses each year gets recycled. This year’s oil shock could cause a rethink. 👉 theconversation.com/heres-h...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Using force against a ship during a blockade is only lawful under certain conditions. A naval expert explains. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/both-th... 💬 Comment "newsletter" and we'll send you the link to sign up for our free wrap of the latest insight and analysis.

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Without a national policy, the spread of smothering buffel grass will continue unchecked. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/should-...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

In the 1940s, tent cities and ‘shanty’ settlements appeared across Australia, as families struggled to find homes. The government acted then – and needs to act now. 👉 Read the full article: theconversation.com/homeles...

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 20/04/2026

Plan your route, keep your bike by the door, and don’t worry about Lycra – small habits can get you back on the bike. 👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/you-don...

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