In 2019, the people of Bougainville overwhelmingly voted in favour of independence. Once controlled by Britain, Germany, Japan, Australia and Papua New Guinea, some see the reopening of a massive copper and gold mine known as Panguna as the key to the new nation’s success. But it was only three decades ago that Bougainvilleans went to war to shut it down.Nour Haydar speaks with Ben Doherty about the road to independence for Australia’s Pacific neighbour and the risk of repeating mistakes from the past
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The Melbourne childcare sexual abuse charges: what we know so far
The childcare sector has come under intense scrutiny in the wake of a Victorian worker being charged with dozens of child sexual abuse offences. While the allegations are yet to be tested by the courts, the fallout from the unfolding case has been profound as both state and federal governments consider the next steps. Reged Ahmad speaks to Victorian state correspondent Benita Kolovos on what this case means for the future of an industry relied on by so many Australian families
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Does the Liberal party need to change its values to survive?
The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is in a battle to raise the Liberal party from the electoral ashes and remake it into something that can win again. And that includes fixing its women problem. Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent, Tom McIlroy, discusses whether Ley needs to consider reforming her party to return to power – and recruit women
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What does Zohran Mamdani’s triumph tell the Democrats?
He is now the Democratic candidate for the New York City mayoral race. After running a highly successful and viral campaign culminating in him defeating establishment rival Andrew Cuomo, are there lessons for the party in his win? Washington DC bureau chief David Smith tells Nour Haydar about Zohran Mamdani’s rise and what it means for the Democrats
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The thrift stores dividing Australian shoppers
As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, more people are turning to op shops for secondhand clothes. Among the thrift shops is Savers, a US for-profit that is dividing opinions. It claims to offer a more sustainable alternative for shoppers, but some have mixed feelings about its business model. Business editor Jonathan Barrett explains to Reged Ahmad why there are questions around the retailer’s relationships to non-profit partners even as those shunning fast fashion say it’s more sustainable
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