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The radical proposal that could end Sydney Uni’s proud history of rebellion
A new rule to enforce a more civil discourse on campus has been backed by the university. It’s caused alarm within.
- by Daniella White
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A good toy can be the building blocks of a career, or just a way to skip church
Not all toys say “educational” on the box. Still, some can spark lifelong learning. Here’s what the experts put in toy boxes.
- by Jackson Graham
Surgery, yoga and Reddit rants: Luigi Mangione’s jarring transformation into alleged killer
Before he abruptly cut ties with friends and family, the suspect in the shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson retreated from his day-to-day life.
- by Mike Baker, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Shawn Hubler and Jacey Fortin
‘Women are putting male escorts on retainers’: Why more women are paying for sex
Historically, male escorts, particularly those who service women clients, have not been particularly visible. That’s slowly changing.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
She once admitted her own Insta weakness. Now she’s banning social media for kids
Known for taking such a cautious approach that she reads from notes even in private meetings, Michelle Rowland is now leading the world with her social media ban for under 16s.
- by Paul Sakkal
How Paris rebuilt the ‘people’s cathedral’ in just five years
On April 15, 2019, the world watched in disbelief as much of the Gothic building vanished from the Paris skyline. Many didn’t believe the reconstruction promise.
- by Rob Harris
I’m thankful my mother could leave the world on her own terms - but the system is flawed for families like mine
Nothing prepares a person for the carefully orchestrated death of a parent. Our dysfunctional family will never recover from the stresses it placed on us.
- by Andrea Dixon
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Language
‘Peak popularity’: Why names go in and out of vogue
One of the earliest names ever recorded was Enpap-x. But Alexander and Freya are ancient too. Some names catch on, others fade from glory. Why? And what are the rules on trading in your name for a new one?
- by Angus Holland and Angus Delaney
Is true crime a new path to justice?
Erik and Lyle Menendez might be freed, thanks in part to TV shows shining a light on their abuse by their father.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Aussie wine’s back in China, but there’s a catch
China has become a catastrophe for global winemakers, but Aussie vintners think they can buck the trend.
- by Colin Kruger
Bogged, blown out by $10 billion, but not beaten: Snowy 2.0’s rocky path to power millions
Hampered by challenging expectations from the outset, the team behind this ambitious mega-project – set to power 3 million homes – is finally feeling optimistic.
- by Mike Foley
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