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theconversation 31h ago 14°

Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’?

If we want to avoid becoming a nation where the great divide is between those who own property and those who never will, we should jump at the chance for reform.
theconversation 35h ago 14°

How melodrama became the theme running through the 2026 Perth Festival

The arts depict extremes of emotional life, overtly and with clarity. This was in much evidence at the 2026 Perth Festival.
theconversation 47h ago 13°

Why Europe’s ‘open’ economy of innovation is exposed to global trade shifts

As new targets designed to help the EU economy work towards autonomy are unveiled, Europe’s “old growth” model and its R&D multinationals’ reliance on foreign markets come under review.
theconversation 23h ago 13°

Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended

Base pay rose as intended, but the drivers’ total compensation, including tips, didn’t increase.
theconversation 40h ago 13°

Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down

Project Hail Mary reminds us how important our world is – and how vital science is to our continued existence on it.
theconversation 24h ago 13°

How Greenland became visible on screen – and why who films it matters

Greenland has long been attractive to filmmakers. But now Greenlanders are shaping that process, even as visibility also becomes an economic strategy.
theconversation 27h ago 13°

Grattan on Friday: Chalmers is trying to make economic uncertainty a springboard for reform

In a time of economic uncertainty, just how bold will Jim Chalmers be? Or how bold will Anthony Albanese let him be?
theconversation 40h ago 13°

Nickel and Dimed at 25: Barbara Ehrenreich’s classic reveals the high cost of low-wage work

Barbara Ehrenreich was inspired to write her classic expose of low-wage life in America by punitive 1990s welfare laws. Today, its message is as urgent as ever.
theconversation 10h ago 12°

Labor set for landslide in final South Australian polls with One Nation ahead of Liberals

Labor is set to win the South Australian election easily. But there is much interest in how One Nation and the Liberals will fare.
theconversation 47h ago 12°

Spain-US rift: Pedro Sánchez’ defiance of Trump is dictated by domestic politics – but it’s also a litmus test for Europe

Spain’s anti-war stance dates back to the 2003 Iraq war. Recent local election results show it may be resonating with voters.
theconversation 40h ago 12°

Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case

More than 8 million customers could have a stake in this upcoming court case. The clock is now ticking for them to decide if they want to be involved, or opt out.
theconversation 42h ago 12°

Evangelical holy war: Why some Christians think Trump will end the world

Rhetoric about Donald Trump being divinely anointed and about to cause Armageddon indicate that U.S. policy is being promoted with violent religious fanaticism.
theconversation 17h ago 12°

How does your super balance compare to other people your age?

Your super balance isn’t supposed to be a scorecard. But there are simple steps everyone can take to boost it, at any stage of life.
theconversation 40h ago 12°

In a world of AI text, speech still reigns supreme

Writing is a relatively recent invention layered on top of something much older and more fundamental.
theconversation 22h ago 12°

How BrewDog showed the limits of community capitalism

It’s fine to be punk, but don’t expect the financial rules to change.
theconversation 18h ago 12°

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states

Iran has responded in kind to attacks on its energy infrastructure. With the energy assets of Gulf states now in play for Tehran, regional chaos grows by the hour.
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