Rune Wolfe

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This is my new account, as Solidarity has locked mine behind a paywall and my previous account here is gone. Also, I suggest not signing up for Solidarity unless you're willing to pay to use something built on free software.

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theconversation.comWith an election looming, Victoria’s debt is huge. But are the state’s finances really that bad?Victoria’s debt gets a lot of bad press. But the state has made progress in repairing its finances, and in some other states, debt is now growing much faster.

With an election looming, Victoria’s debt is huge. But are the state’s finances really that bad? theconversation.com/with-an-elec...

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theconversation.comAustralia has many older people but not enough young people to care for them. What can we do?With an ageing population and a record low fertility rate, Australia faces a huge demographic challenge. How did we get to this point, and what might help?

Australia has many older people but not enough young people to care for them. What can we do? theconversation.com/australia-ha...

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theconversation.comHow are we feeling, Australia? New data reveals confidence in the nation falls – but Australians united on the futureAustralians’ feelings about national wellbeing took a hit this year.

How are we feeling, Australia? New data reveals confidence in the nation falls – but Australians united on the future theconversation.com/how-are-we-f...

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theconversation.comSpeed camera alerts on navigation apps may be training drivers to speedNew research shows police alerts may teach drivers it’s ‘safe’ to speed when their navigation app is silent.

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Speed camera alerts on navigation apps may be training drivers to speed theconversation.com/speed-camera...

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theconversation.comThere are risks when children use AI chatbots. Does Australia’s new ‘digital duty of care’ address them?Children and teens can become vulnerable when repeatedly chatting to artificial intelligence. Australia’s existing safety measures don’t address this.

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There are risks when children use AI chatbots. Does Australia’s new ‘digital duty of care’ address them? theconversation.com/there-are-ri...

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theconversation.comLula wins a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right trackThe real antidote to polarisation will not come from a single election or a single leader.

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Lula wins a ‘miracle’ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track theconversation.com/lula-wins-a-...

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theconversation.comCan a ‘civility pledge’ really help lower the temperature of Australia’s political debate?If you watch Question Time or scroll on social media, you’ll see how politics can be gladiatorial. Many politicians accept they need to do more to calm things.

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Can a ‘civility pledge’ really help lower the temperature of Australia’s political debate? theconversation.com/can-a-civili...

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theconversation.comView from The Hill: Sombre and well-behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen HainesPoliticians from across the parliament paid tribute to the highly respected member for Indi, who remains in hospital following an alleged attack.

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View from The Hill: Sombre and well-behaved House focuses on the unifying figure of Helen Haines theconversation.com/view-from-th...

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stories.theconversation.comMilking it: 5 tricks from the supermarket playbookHow does a $4 shop become $60 in groceries? The supermarket business model relies on you buying more than you want. Here's how they do it.

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How supermarkets fool humans into buying things they don't need, thus spending more money. stories.theconversation.com/supermarket-...

allout.lgbtA court said: protect them. But both were deported anyway.Approved to stay in the US, but deported into danger anyway. Farah & Daniela Flores are among dozens of LGBT+ asylum seekers forced into harm despite court rulings. We must stop this. Sign to demand a...

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Daniela fled violence in order to live authentically. A U.S. judge ruled she could not be deported to danger. She was sent away anyway. Courts must be respected. Lives depend on it. Sign now: allout.lgbt/4zKuY3q

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theconversation.comWhile some eucalypts are hard to kill, climate change may test the ability of others to surviveOur latest research examined eucalypt forests burnt by the 2019-20 bushfires.

While some eucalypts are hard to kill, climate change may test the ability of others to survive theconversation.com/while-some-e...

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theconversation.comFood insecurity is on the rise in Australia. We need more effective responsesMore people are cutting back on certain foods, skipping meals or going without eating altogether, new analysis shows.

Food insecurity is on the rise in Australia. We need more effective responses theconversation.com/food-insecur...

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theconversation.comAn American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?Reflect Orbital wants to use giant mirrors in space to light up the ground at night, and there are few rules to regulate what they can do.

An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say? theconversation.com/an-american-...

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theconversation.comHow to build health care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men would actually useAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are not simply ‘hard to reach’, nor are they uninterested in their health.

How to build health care Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men would actually use theconversation.com/how-to-build...