Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless
After years of legal challenges between Australian manufacturers and American footwear giant Deckers Brands, UGG Since 1974 ...
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond ...
No, you don’t need the ‘Barbie drug’ to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here’s why melanotan-II is so risky
From nausea and vomiting to brain swelling and erection problems. These are just some of the side effects of melanotan-II.
Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions
Why did it take so long to reach an agreement? How will aid get to Gazans in need? These are just some of the issues left ...
The Human Rights Commission has handed down a report on racism at Australian universities. Here’s why it fails
Just before universities closed for the year in 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission released its Interim Report on ...
US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war
Chinese social media app RedNote has attracted more than 700,000 new users in the past few days. But it might not be a viable ...
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. It doesn’t guarantee a peaceful end to a devastating war
After 467 days of violence, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a detailed peace plan. But with more negotiating ahead, the ...
Tulip Siddiq resigns: there’s no evidence she broke any rules, but here’s why she had to go anyway
One of the biggest questions is why someone Siddiq’s ties was given the job of anti-corruption minister in the first place.
Tulip Siddiq and the fall of Bangladesh’s most powerful family
The family of Sheikh Hasina were at the forefront of the independence movement but were soon linked to allegations of ...
Gaza deal: what it means for peace in the Middle East – expert Q&A
After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting ...
Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask
What are the goals of the insurance? Who is being insured? And how are policyholders and their risks classified?