The distant dream of owning a home: Canada sees growing inequality in home ownership

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Home ownership is often seen as a symbol of success and is linked to various life opportunities, like starting a family or growing your wealth. Its also often seen as the ultimate housing goal, while renting is seen as...

Drivers of SUVs and pick-ups should pay more to be on our roads. Here’s how to make the system fairer

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In the year 2000, almost 70% of all new cars sold in Australia were small passenger vehicles mainly sedans and hatchbacks. But over 25 years, their share has dropped dramatically to just 17%, as a car size race took hold....

Evidence shows AI systems are already too much like humans. Will that be a problem?

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What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful, empathetic, perfectly timed responses and seemingly know exactly what you need to hear? A machine so seductive, you wouldnt...

E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch – with the right support

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Anyone who uses city roads will know e-bikes have become increasingly popular in Aotearoa New Zealand. But we also know rising e-bike sales have been predominantly driven by financially well-off households. The question...

Please don’t tape your mouth at night, whatever TikTok says. A new study shows why this viral trend can be risky

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You might have heard of people using tape to literally keep their mouths shut while they sleep. Mouth taping has become a popular trend on social media, with many fans claiming it helps improve sleep and overall health....

Truth-telling, originality and shame: your guide to the 2025 Stella shortlist

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The Stella Prize has created a space for voices that might once have been whispers. This years shortlist made up entirely of books by women of colour is a testament to the importance of truthfulness, painstaking research...

Labor now has the political clout to reset Australia’s refugee policy. Here’s where to start

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Australias policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture. Global displacement is at record highs and many countries are retreating from their responsibilities. At this moment, Australia can lead...