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Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare could retain power on April 17, but who stands in his way of making history?

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

A wellbeing economy places people and the planet at the centre of creating a healthier society.

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Comparing wellbeing measurements

Comparisons show people’s subjective happiness does not always correlate with the United Nations Development Programme’s measurement of development.

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Six myths about the economy

The failures of free market fundamentalism and neoliberalism are based on a series of flawed economic assumptions. There is another way.

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Measuring happiness in Thailand has ties back to the late king

Measurements of happiness are often tied to culture. The sufficiency economy philosophy rooted in Thai policies is no exception.

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Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

For future economic growth, Asian economies need effective policy interventions to foster, not limit, competition and innovation.

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What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?

Republicanism was seen as a move against Queen Elizabeth II during her reign. Now the Commonwealth is at a crossroads.

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Are Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders still loyal to the British crown?

Support for the monarchy across Australia, Canada and New Zealand varies widely, and reveals a lot about how citizens view themselves.

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The last sultanate of Indonesia

The success of Yogyakarta’s bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia’s last remaining sultanate.

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The king and aye: When monarchs influence the people

Despite limited powers, constitutional monarchies can directly influence democratic nations, and Japan is no exception.

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Why Aussies will give King Charles a fair go

As Charles is set to be crowned it’s unclear if he’s inherited the love felt for his mother or whether it’s time for Australian republicans to stage a new push.

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The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

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Time to defend science under attack

Your quick guide to the Solomon Islands elections

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Pure economic growth neglects many, privileges the few

Comparing wellbeing measurements

Six myths about the economy

Measuring happiness in Thailand has ties back to the late king

Cosy business alliances holding Asia back

What will become of the Commonwealth under Charles III?

Are Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders still loyal to the British crown?

The last sultanate of Indonesia

The king and aye: When monarchs influence the people

Why Aussies will give King Charles a fair go

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

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