Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees Ads
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$50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees

Only the federal government can fix the problems created by the Job-ready Graduates scheme. Ahead of the budget on May 12, it shows no interest in doing that.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying? Ads
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Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying?

NeeDoh is the latest squishable toy to go viral. But not all sensory objects are toys. Here’s the difference and why it matters.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar Ads
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Australia isn’t getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar

As gas prices soared in recent years, Queensland actually earned more money – for less gas – than the federal government. Here’s why.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent Ads
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Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent

The government is outsourcing the risks and logistics of returning ISIS families instead of taking a more proactive, humane approach.