Utah becomes the first US state to make such a move, which has been criticised as “anti-democratic” by opponents.

Trial finds worse outcomes for at-risk students after mindfulness training.

No confirmation yet on rumours of $600m Australia government investment in PNG NRL side.

Future Fund position paper outlines view on investing in a disrupted world.

Interest rates lead private sector employment growth to approach zero.

Surprising finding from Gallup poll about internet use and life satisfaction.

Increase concentrated in high-latitude regions of the northern hemisphere.

Online propaganda is used to amplify extremist views, spreading division within Western democracies.

Moderna’s two-in-one fared as well or better than individual COVID and flu vaccines.

Reports allege the Israeli government funded a covert social media campaign to influence US lawmakers and the public, reflecting a growing pattern worldwide.

As immigration becomes a political football, is it really making housing significantly more unaffordable?

Changes dubbed favourable to Greens and slightly negative to ALP.

Advisory committee votes against “novel” plan for MDMA for PTSD.

PFAS take centuries to degrade, and have been linked to a myriad of adverse health outcomes, and yet, they’re everywhere.

Zero royalties paid on 73% of WA’s LNG exports.

Localised shifts in sentiment are evening out across the country.

Heightened tariffs on Chinese products will slow net zero transition.

Latest poll on Australians’ mixed views on immigration.

PsiQuantum will receive close to $1 billion from Australia to build a functioning quantum computer – but the deal isn’t without its critics.

German exports to Russia’s neighbours increased by orders of magnitude since sanctions.