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Key decision made in Bendigo Cup public holiday debate.

Netflix is billing its new series as a ‘modern reimagining’ of the 1971 experiment. But over the past 55 years, the original has become much criticised.

When you’re pulled into a dispute with your kids, resist running a court case. We want to build our children’s conflict resolution skills instead.

There is a ‘deep disquiet’ within liberal democracies: a feeling, manifested on both sides of politics, that the conventional order has failed and is beyond reform.

Expecting backpackers to work in tough conditions for months, only to be entered into an uncertain visa ballot, is a gamble for farmers and regional communities.

There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.

AI is a global technology. A global approach to regulating it is urgently needed.

The election has produced competing prescriptions for NZ’s grocery market – each targets a different barrier to genuine competition.

Despite seeing his party tumble to its worst regional election defeat in post-war Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz vows to stay in power after announcing the centre-left Social Democrats wanted to remain in a coalition with his conservatives.

Council rejects 244-signature petition.

The prime minister is in New York trying to pitch the country to the UN. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers sees only opportunities in the Intergenerational Report, and the intelligence community raises alarm over Russia. The post Albanese hoping to sell Australia to the United Nations appeared first on Crikey .

The seven-month-old infant was transported to Melbourne.

'I don't think anybody would think "scum" was offensive.'

'We are such a strong and resilient community.'

The court heard ill health led to the pensioner's animal neglect.

Saudi Arabia’s escalating conflict with the Houthis in Yemen will force its new defence partners Turkey and Pakistan to confront some difficult questions.

Safety report recommends speed limit cut and crossings.

As renewed chaos grips the oil market, China is reaping the benefits of electric vehicles. But Australia’s reliance on diesel leaves it exposed.

See all the senior and junior soccer grand final results.

The federal Senate inquiry into Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system should have mandated a minimum age of criminal responsibility.

The report counts on a lot of factors turning out for the best: AI boosting economic growth and global warming meeting the Paris goals for a start.

Plus: Which media company has Matt Canavan gotten in the ring with now? The post The Snoop: Mike Pezzullo’s diplomatic incident, Telstra crisis response revealed, and more appeared first on Crikey .

A five-goal masterclass helps seal Gisborne's farewell triumph.

Australia's legacy media is owned and controlled by men aged 80+ and run by 50-somethings. Given it's mainly older people who still use legacy media, that might not be a bad thing. The post Australia’s media is a gerontocracy. Is that a problem? appeared first on Crikey .

Neha Kale’s A Foreign Return: on art and habitation is an unusual blend of memoir and art criticism, spanning continents and time.

Deterrence and international collaboration have served our region, and the world, well since the end of World War II. Let's try and keep it that way. The post Kevin Rudd on AUKUS, his past remarks and how to avoid war appeared first on Crikey .

Is a permanent ice rink the the answer to Bendigo's youth issues?

This is Labor’s second lowest ever primary vote in Newspoll, which they had last equalled in April 2012 when Julia Gillard was prime minister.

Plus, add excessive data extraction to the long list of sins corporate behemoths are enacting on Australia's live music scene. The post Hey Albo and Jim, we’ve got some economic reset ideas for you! appeared first on Crikey .

It follows an investigation by the anti-corruption regulator.

Blame the broadcaster's attempts to skate through impartiality with mindless both-sides thinking. The post How the ABC is helping One Nation become the ‘real’ opposition appeared first on Crikey .

Ballarat unites to demand mental health action.

Opportunity’s ‘citizen’s income’ policy would do the least for the worst off, and retains many of the current system’s targeting complexities.

It's time for another instalment of Crikey's chronicles of our politicians and their interest disclosures — plus whispers from our agents in the field. The post The Horse’s Mouth: Did Israel bug a Coalition defence minister? appeared first on Crikey .

'We're incredibly proactive ... we know we need to do more.'

Why forgetfulness should not be dismissed as 'just ageing'.

On taxes for data centres and what dictates affordability: an edited selection of your views.

'Our community is missing opportunities for early intervention.'

Plans unveiled for 14 homes to replace a house and backyard.

Rent tech is an unavoidable part of modern renting – and renters have little control over what data they have to give up and what happens to it afterwards.