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Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol as a ‘sledgehammer’ to make Victorian Britain aware of child poverty. Modern film adaptations like Ebenezer soften the blow. @otago theconversation.com/johnny-d…
Johnny Depp returns to the screen as Scrooge – Dickens might have some notes

Johnny Depp returns to the screen as Scrooge – Dickens might have some notes

Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol as a ‘sledgehammer’ to make Victorian Britain aware of child poverty. Modern film adaptations like Ebenezer soften the blow.

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Flight of the Conchords have the wonderful ability to make extraordinary success feel entirely unpretentious. theconversation.com/flight-o…
Flight of the Conchords return to NZ stages after 14 years away – but Wellington is still obviously...

Flight of the Conchords return to NZ stages after 14 years away – but Wellington is still obviously...

Flight of the Conchords have the wonderful ability to make extraordinary success feel entirely unpretentious.

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Cement produces huge volumes of emissions – comparable to Russia or India. Why isn't this alternative being used? @westernsydneyu theconversation.com/its-poss…
It’s possible to make great concrete without the huge emissions from cement. Why isn’t this common?

It’s possible to make great concrete without the huge emissions from cement. Why isn’t this common?

Cement produces huge volumes of emissions – comparable to Russia or India. Why isn’t this alternative being used?

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As president of COP31 negotiations, Australia has the opportunity to rally more backing for climate finance for those on the frontline. @mel_pill @OurANU theconversation.com/nepal-ti…

Nepal-Tibet floods showed the need for greater climate finance. Is the world listening?

As president of COP31 negotiations, Australia has the opportunity to rally more backing for climate finance for those on the frontline.

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The unlikely origins of Australia's unique super scheme help explain the ongoing ideological divide. @CurtinUni @CurtinUni theconversation.com/australi…
Australia’s $4.8 trillion super system has become a political football. A new book explains why

Australia’s $4.8 trillion super system has become a political football. A new book explains why

The unlikely origins of Australia’s unique super scheme help explain the ongoing ideological divide.

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In Tim Winton's new collection of essays and reflections, we glimpse the world-making of Cloudstreet, via his parents' stories, but also a loving ruthlessness. @uwanews theconversation.com/loved-an…
Loved and scorned for his sincerity, ‘perpetual boy’ Tim Winton ages poetically in Songs from the...

Loved and scorned for his sincerity, ‘perpetual boy’ Tim Winton ages poetically in Songs from the...

In Tim Winton’s new collection of essays and reflections, we glimpse the world-making of Cloudstreet, via his parents’ stories, but also a loving ruthlessness.

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New results provide a fresh perspective on the iconic ring structure of the M87 black hole. @CSIRO theconversation.com/is-this-…
Is this iconic black hole image accurate? New study delivers an independent result

Is this iconic black hole image accurate? New study delivers an independent result

New results provide a fresh perspective on the iconic ring structure of the M87 black hole.

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AI marking has been around a long time. But it’s not the tech causing outcry – it’s what happens now that it's readily available. @Deakin theconversation.com/ai-marki…
AI marking means uni assessments could theoretically never be read by a human. What now?

AI marking means uni assessments could theoretically never be read by a human. What now?

AI marking has been around a long time. But it’s not the tech causing outcry – it’s what happens now that it’s readily available.

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The federal government has just released an evaluation of CCTV use in more than 300 Australian early learning services. @uninewengland theconversation.com/cctv-is-…
CCTV is touted as a safety measure for daycare centres. But does it work?

CCTV is touted as a safety measure for daycare centres. But does it work?

The federal government has just released an evaluation of CCTV use in more than 300 Australian early learning services.

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The Abuse in Care Royal Commission prompted improvements in support and compensation for survivors, but long delays and the lack of independent redress remain. @AucklandUni theconversation.com/the-stat…
The state apologised to abuse-in-care survivors two years ago today. What has changed?

The state apologised to abuse-in-care survivors two years ago today. What has changed?

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission prompted improvements in support and compensation for survivors, but long delays and the lack of independent redress remain.

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Beaconsfield miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb became national heroes after spending 14 days stuck in a mine. Then the media turned their ordeal into a commodity. @unisqaus theconversation.com/one-of-t…
One of the Beaconsfield miners has died. Here’s how his story hooked the nation for 20 years

One of the Beaconsfield miners has died. Here’s how his story hooked the nation for 20 years

Beaconsfield miners Todd Russell and Brant Webb became national heroes after spending 14 days stuck in a mine. Then the media turned their ordeal into a commodity.

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Reduced competition from investors has also created more opportunities for first-home buyers. Here's what the data revealed. @UNSW theconversation.com/new-home…
New home loans dropped by a record 15% as Australia’s housing market downturn deepens

New home loans dropped by a record 15% as Australia’s housing market downturn deepens

Reduced competition from investors has also created more opportunities for first-home buyers. Here’s what the data revealed.

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The research review set out to compare how well different antidepressants help people maintain improvements in depression. Here's what you need to know. theconversation.com/some-ant…

Some antidepressants may work better than others long term – new study

The research review set out to compare how well different antidepressants help people maintain improvements in depression. Here’s what you need to know.

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Prime Video's high-budget series is turning a page, but it can't escape Middle-earth's ever-heavier load of canonical baggage @unimelb theconversation.com/rings-of…
Rings of Power: season three promises a ‘fresh start’ but there’s no such thing in Tolkien’s...

Rings of Power: season three promises a ‘fresh start’ but there’s no such thing in Tolkien’s...

Prime Video’s high-budget series is turning a page, but it can’t escape Middle-earth’s ever-heavier load of canonical baggage

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The High Court's landmark decision will dictate when secretly recorded footage can be published, including by journalists, advocates and whistleblowers. @LizHcks @latrobe @unimelb theconversation.com/who-cont…
Who controls trespass footage? Here’s what the High Court’s answer means for animals – and press...

Who controls trespass footage? Here’s what the High Court’s answer means for animals – and press...

The High Court’s landmark decision will dictate when secretly recorded footage can be published, including by journalists, advocates and whistleblowers.

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Reprieve may be short-lived. With Democrats soon to control Congress, could Hegseth still become the first US defense secretary in history to be removed from office? @Sydney_Uni theconversation.com/hegseth-…
Hegseth has survived an attempt to oust him – for now. A much bigger fight looms

Hegseth has survived an attempt to oust him – for now. A much bigger fight looms

Reprieve may be short-lived. With Democrats soon to control Congress, could Hegseth still become the first US defense secretary in history to be removed from office?

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Australians may remain unprotected from known AI harms that are already widespread and serious. @QUT theconversation.com/australi…
Australia will impose mandatory safety rules on AI. Are we focused on the right risks?

Australia will impose mandatory safety rules on AI. Are we focused on the right risks?

Australians may remain unprotected from known AI harms that are already widespread and serious.

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A new report suggests the world is burning fewer fossil fuels, potentially due to international conflicts and surging energy prices. @MonashUni theconversation.com/global-c…
Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2026 – but only time will tell

Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2026 – but only time will tell

A new report suggests the world is burning fewer fossil fuels, potentially due to international conflicts and surging energy prices.

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Cricket Australia says it will not reopen the 2018 'Sandpapergate' investigation. That will leave many vital questions unanswered. @Uni_Newcastle theconversation.com/nothing-…
Nothing to see here? Cricket Australia’s next integrity test is its own investigation

Nothing to see here? Cricket Australia’s next integrity test is its own investigation

Cricket Australia says it will not reopen the 2018 ‘Sandpapergate’ investigation. That will leave many vital questions unanswered.

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The celebrity is not the story. The rape is the story. @MonashUni theconversation.com/when-it-…
When it comes to rape cases involving a celebrity, the media too often miss the point

When it comes to rape cases involving a celebrity, the media too often miss the point

The celebrity is not the story. The rape is the story.

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