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Rodrigo Santos Andrade
At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever Ads
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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.

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Rodrigo Santos Andrade
How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms Ads
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How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms

Scientists and authorities are increasingly calling for help from citizen scientists to track species and changes.

Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Rodrigo Santos Andrade
Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises Ads
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Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises

The Reserve Bank will be closely watching these job trends, along with upcoming inflation data, ahead of its August rate announcement.

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Rodrigo Santos Andrade
‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed Ads
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‘Like someone whacking a piñata’: orcas explode sunfish by ramming them at high speed

This never-before observed behaviour can tell us a lot about whale intelligence.