Yes, women’s rights are under threat around the world. But we’ve found hope in unlikely places | Rahila Gupta – The Guardian
Yes, women’s rights are under threat around the world. But we’ve found hope in unlikely places | Rahila Gupta The Guardian
Month: December 2025
Sticky inflation, metal prices and the AI bubble risk: key trends to watch in the Australian economy in 2026
Can inflation be tamed without further interest rate hikes? And will the hot streak for gold and silver continue in 2026?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian share market delivered a 6.8% return in 2025, representin…
From inflation to infighting, the six factors that will shape Australian politics in 2026
Albanese will face a crucial test on the economy while the Coalition deals with existential questions after an election drubbingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBefore 14 December, Anthony Albanese was enjoying the most succes…
Cabinet papers reveal Alexander Downer warned of dire climate change outcomes in 2005
Officials warned of major economic, environmental and social disruption to Australia due to its dependence on coalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Howard government was warned in 2005 that climate change was occurring more…
Cabinet papers 2005: John Howard’s government was warned in 2005 that schools and borders might need to be shut under a pandemic
Alexander Downer told senior colleagues the H5N1 strain of bird flu could mutate into a pandemic ‘with potentially devastating consequences’ for Australia and the worldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth officials warned t…
Raw garlic worked against the common cold
In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a remedy for their plantar wart.
Meet a U.S. startup trying to break China’s rare-earth monopoly
Companies like Phoenix Tailings are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers that currently enjoy a near monopoly on the processing of rare-earth elements.
Working from home is harming young employees. They’re starting to see that
Remote work means less training and opportunity for advancement, especially for younger workers, research suggests. Some are getting the message.
It’s easy to feel powerless about climate chaos. Here’s what gives me hope | Nina Lakhani – The Guardian
It’s easy to feel powerless about climate chaos. Here’s what gives me hope | Nina Lakhani The Guardian
Ferry rider anchors a special view of Seattle waterfront
A Seattle sunset wasn’t enough for this week’s Reader’s Lens photographer. Can you guess how this photo was shot?