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The Conversation

Australia’s COVID-19 spending deemed ‘accountable and transparent’

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A new study comparing 120 countries found Australia to be one of only four countries whose COVID spending had “adequate” accountability.

Cramming cities full of electric vehicles means we’re still depending on cars — and that’s a huge problem

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Transitioning from cities full of petrol-guzzling vehicles to cities full of electric ones won’t address all of the environmental issues.

‘You’re the best!’ Your belief in your kids’ academic ability can actually improve their grades

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We have all met the parent who thinks their kid is the next Picasso. But it’s hard to know if these beliefs are helpful or harmful.

COVID lab-leak theory: ‘rare’ genetic sequence doesn’t mean the virus was engineered

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The theory that COVID-19 was triggered by the Sars-CoV-2 virus being leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China was given new life.

Leaner, cost-effective, practical: how the 2032 Brisbane Games could save the Olympics

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Though the official vote happens next month, Brisbane has already unofficially been awarded the hosting of the 2032 Summer Olympics.

‘We have filed a case under your name’: beware of tax scams — they’ll be everywhere this EOFY

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The end of the financial year is near. So all of us should keep an eye out for the accompanying onslaught of tax scams.

Barnaby Joyce ousts Michael McCormack to regain Nationals leadership

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Barnaby Joyce has removed Michael McCormack to seize back his old job of Nationals leader, automatically making him deputy prime minister.

Australia’s 2.5% minimum wage rise: there’s something in it for you, and the economy

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Australia has a serious wage problem. Over the past decade wages for all but the top 20% of income earners have flat-lined.

Which COVID vaccine is best? Here’s why that’s really hard to answer

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With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines accelerating, people are increasingly asking which vaccine is best?

Concerned about the latest AstraZeneca news? These 3 graphics help you make sense of the risk

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Yesterday's announcement the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine would only be recommended for the over 60s has highlighted how we think about risk.

There’s a lot we don’t know about the Australia-UK free trade agreement we are about to sign

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We’re being told about the new Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, but not a lot about most of what’s in it, with most details withheld.

The end of JobKeeper wasn’t a blip. It might have cost nearly 100,000 jobs

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Despite hearing otherwise, the end of JobKeeper will result in the death of "many businesses" writes ANU visiting fellow Peter Martin.
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