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How an Optus 000 outage led to four deaths, and how to fix it

This isn’t the first time a blunder by Optus has meant people in crisis have been unable to call emergency services. So what exactly went wrong? And what could be done to prevent a similar tragedy occurring again?

New Zealand is trying something to lower its power prices, but it could end up costing people more

In its quest to lower electricity prices for New Zealand households, the Electricity Authority may inadvertently make the situation worse.

A world-first treaty on how to treat plastic has failed - what do we do now?

An ambitious plastic treaty could have a positive, lasting impact on the environment and human health. Unfortunately, vested interests hijacked the negotiations.

Long COVID is more than fatigue. A study suggests its similar to a stroke or Parkinson’s

When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold – a few days of fever, sore throat or cough before getting better. But for many, the story doesn’t end there.

62–70% by 2035: Government announces emissions reduction target

The Albanese government has announced Australia will commit to cutting emissions by between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035.

Is our economy in trouble? Is the stock market set to slide?

Our stock market is expected to open 45 points higher today after being up 6.6% year to date and 49% over the past five years. However, we actually lost jobs in August. Are we heading for a fall?

Three by-elections you might not know about

I think you may be interested in my take on three by-elections in Australasia that may excite you – just as my interest has been excited.

How a new three-minute memory test can help spot Alzheimer's disease

A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease in as little as three minutes. Here's how it works.

How many more rate cuts can we expect from the US?

The US central bank has delivered a widely expected rate cut, with hints of more on the way. Investors are watching markets closely, with jobs data and property profits also in focus.

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