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Why wearable fitness trackers aren't as useless as some make them out to be: Shutterstock Wearable wrist and ankle fitness trackers will be on many Christmas shopping lists this year, with a vast range of devices (and an ever-increasing number of features) hitting the market just in time for the festive season. But what does...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/19205-why-wearable-fitness-trackers-aren-t-as-useless-as-some-make-them-out-to-be
Has Xi Jinping miscalculated in aligning himself with Vladimir Putin?: As Russia’s attempt to intimidate Ukraine and, presumably, install a puppet regime stumbles into its second week, it is clear the Kremlin has miscalculated on several fronts. Ukrainian resistance is proving more resilient than anticipated, and a global...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20439-has-xi-jinping-miscalculated-in-aligning-himself-with-vladimir-putin
Tax cuts? COVID management? On the search for the Morrison government's legacy (so far): It is premature to be discussing the legacy of the Morrison government. While it is well behind in the polls, there is still an election to be fought. Most commentators are understandably wary of prediction, not only because many got it wrong last time...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20556-tax-cuts-covid-management-on-the-search-for-the-morrison-government-s-legacy-so-far
Why they're our greatest allies against floods – but also tragic victims: As the floodwaters recede, mountains of debris are left behind – sheets of plaster, loose clothes, mattresses and, of course, trees. Some debris I’ve seen in floods includes massive tree trunks weighing 5 tonnes of more, bobbing along like corks in the...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20553-why-they-re-our-greatest-allies-against-floods-but-also-tragic-victims
Australia launches action against Russia over MH17, in bid for reparations: Australia and the Netherlands have started legal action against Russia in the International Civil Aviation Organisation for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17, 2014. The two countries are seeking to have Russia’s action declared a...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20548-australia-launches-action-against-russia-over-mh17-in-bid-for-reparations
As South Australians head to the polls, Labor is favourite but there are many unknowns: The combination of COVID fears and the appeal of so-called “convenience voting” will see record low numbers of South Australians attend polling booths on Saturday. As a consequence, it is a safe bet we won’t know on election night whether Premier...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20603-as-south-australians-head-to-the-polls-labor-is-favourite-but-there-are-many-unknowns
5 more ways New Zealand can help support Ukraine and punish Russia: The illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine has already seen New Zealand break with long diplomatic tradition and introduce an “autonomous” sanctions regime outside the normal United Nations process. But as the war nears the one-month mark, there is more...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20599-5-more-ways-new-zealand-can-help-support-ukraine-and-punish-russia
Russia's bombardment and Ukraine's departure ban leave children and those with disabilities most vulnerable: Russia’s war on Ukraine is driving some of the most rapid movement of refugees ever seen. Its invasion and increasingly intense bombardment is generating a dire humanitarian crisis. Over 3 million people have fled across borders to Poland and other...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20633-russia-s-bombardment-and-ukraine-s-departure-ban-leave-children-and-those-with-disabilities-most-vulnerable
This budget, amid talk of deficits, consider the lessons we ought to have learned: A decade ago, and years before Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised a budget that was “back in the black”, Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised the same thing. At that time, in the lead-up to the 2012 budget, unemployment was higher than it is today,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20792-this-budget-amid-talk-of-deficits-consider-the-lessons-we-ought-to-have-learned
Indonesia battles a push to postpone elections: Indonesia’s next general elections are not until Valentine’s Day 2024. But in Indonesian politics, that is not far away. The country’s oligarchic political elites are already manoeuvring to maintain their grip on power, and some don’t want to face the...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20865-indonesia-battles-a-push-to-postpone-elections
So, you want to live tiny? Here's what to consider when choosing a house, van or caravan: The reasons for choosing to go tiny range from reducing debt, inability to afford a conventional home, the search for sustainability, a life crisis, or even preparing for an uncertain future in the face of climate change by going off-grid. Or perhaps a...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/8409-so-you-want-to-live-tiny-here-s-what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-house-van-or-caravan
Flexibility makes us happier, with 3 clear trends emerging in post-pandemic hybrid work: The first national study of working arrangements in Australia since government work-from-home directions were lifted shows post-pandemic office life is going to be dramatically different to what existed before. Our survey of 1,421 knowledge workers –...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20879-flexibility-makes-us-happier-with-3-clear-trends-emerging-in-post-pandemic-hybrid-work
Inside the first days of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: We have lived through two tumultuous years as the COVID-19 pandemic has swept through Australia. Our Prime Minister Scott Morrison took the lead, for domestic political purposes, in calling for an investigation into the origins of the virus in the...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20892-inside-the-first-days-of-covid-19-in-wuhan-china
Pandemic pain remains as Australia’s economic recovery leaves the poor behind: “Our recovery leads the world,” treasurer Josh Frydenberg told Australia on budget night last week. “We have overcome the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression.” The government has repeatedly emphasised forecasts of the lowest unemployment...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20934-pandemic-pain-remains-as-australia-s-economic-recovery-leaves-the-poor-behind
As horrific evidence of massacres is uncovered in Ukraine, Russian propaganda gathers pace: Warning: this article contains distressing details. The appalling crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Russian soldiers against Ukrainians are a sobering reminder that the most brutal behaviour can be cynically weaponised for political and...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/20928-as-horrific-evidence-of-massacres-is-uncovered-in-ukraine-russian-propaganda-gathers-pace
If you cry while watching movies, it is probably a sign of your emotional strength: You have probably found yourself weeping quietly, or even suddenly sobbing uncontrollably, while watching a movie. Common culprits include Marley and Me, The Color Purple, Schindler’s List and The Lion King. You may have tried to blubber discretely so...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/21780-if-you-cry-while-watching-movies-it-is-probably-a-sign-of-your-emotional-strength
5 tips for getting off gas at home – for a cleaner, cheaper, healthier all-electric future: Elena M. Tarasova, Shutterstock Burning gas in our homes to cook food or heat air and water has become a contentious issue. Gas is an expensive, polluting fossil fuel, and there’s mounting evidence to suggest it’s also bad for our health. Five million...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/29687-5-tips-for-getting-off-gas-at-home-for-a-cleaner-cheaper-healthier-all-electric-future
Farmers and services industry the winners under the revised Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal: The revived trade agreement, now known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), has finally made it across the line. It’s a considerable win for Australian farmers and service providers, in a trading area...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/168-farmers-and-services-industry-the-winners-under-the-revised-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-deal
New cryptocurrencies could let you control and sell access to your DNA data: Genetic data is used to perform statistical analyses of disease associations.Shutterstock Did you know that when you take certain genetic tests, the company can make money by on-selling your data to other businesses? Now new blockchain-based...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/148-new-cryptocurrencies-could-let-you-control-and-sell-access-to-your-dna-data
First reconciliation, then a republic – starting with changing the date of Australia Day: Changing the date of Australia Day is the first tiny step for Australia to begin the reckoning with its origins.AAP/Dan Peled As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics of...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/146-first-reconciliation-then-a-republic-–-starting-with-changing-the-date-of-australia-day

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