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New Writers' Week boss says books, not political views, will inform line-up
The new chair of Adelaide Writers’ Week has sent a statement to would-be critics, quipping that Pauline Hanson would be worthy of inclusion on a literary line-up if the One Nation leader were “secretly writing Australia’s next best crime novel”. Source link
US watchdog announces Epstein files audit
The audit follows months of controversy over censorship, missed deadlines and the publication of survivors’ details. Source link
Largest-ever octopus was great white shark of invertebrate predators
During the Cretaceous, 19-metre-long predatory octopuses swam the seas, and evidence from their fossilised remains suggest they may have been highly intelligent hunters Source link
Hundreds of fishing boats sit idle off southern China — but they're not there to fish
Off China’s southern coast, hundreds of fishing boats sit idle. The crews aren’t there to fish, but rather to “maintain presence” as part of a shadowy, state-funded fleet. Source link
Warnings of power price rises, missed renewable targets under proposed tax
The treasurer says changes to capital gains tax for foreign investors is a clarification, but experts say it could dampen investment. Source link
'This is now terminal': UK braces for prospect of sixth PM in seven years
Sir Keir Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide general election victory in July 2024, has become so unpopular that even some colleagues are framing his demise as a case of not if, but when. Source link
It's a very bad time to be a baby boomer, politically speaking
The Albanese government is reading the room when it comes to intergenerational equity ahead of the May 12 budget. Source link
The NDIS gave participants their lives back. Now they fear what's to come
NDIS participants set up their lives around the scheme’s rules. But now the rules are changing and they fear what lies ahead. Source link
Viva Energy boss says more refineries needed for secure fuel supply
The Viva Energy refinery provides about 10 per cent of Australia’s fuel. Its chief, Scott Wyatt, chats to Alan Kohler about the company’s future in the wake of the Geelong fire. Source link
Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis Source link