Could the Biden administration pressure Australia to adopt more humane refugee policies?
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised the US would demonstrate “global leadership on refugees”. Once elected, he pledged to vastly increase refugee resettleme...
Domestic violence soars after natural disasters. Preventing it needs to be part of the emergency response
ShutterstockDomestic and family violence soars in the months and years following natural disasters. It usually involves physical and psychological violence perpetrated by men again...
Dressed for success – as workers return to the office, men might finally shed their suits and ties
Melbourne office commuters circa 1940. Ray Olson/Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy ACP Magazines LtdThe summer break is over, marking a return to the ...
With the US now calling China's treatment of the Uyghurs 'genocide', how should NZ respond?
Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato
A Uyghur rally to protest the 71st anniversary of the People's Republic of China in front of the White House on October 1, 2020.GettyImagesNew Zealand has a strong history of protecting and promoting human rights at home and internationally, and prides itself on being an outspoken critic and global leader in this area. So, when the most serious...
3 Signs You Need To Change Internet Providers
In today’s day and age, when a lot of time is spent in the digital space, businesses and individuals alike rely heavily on a solid internet connection to stay on top of their tasks and responsibilities. With the ancient dial-up days long gone, most people expect more from their internet providers. Every internet service provider (ISP) has had to step up to the plate by improving their cable …
A new 3D koala genome will aid efforts to defend the threatened species
Koalas are unique in the animal kingdom, living on a eucalyptus diet that would kill other creatures and drinking so little their name comes from the Dharug word gula, meaning “no water”. Today, many koala populations across Australia are in decline, due to habitat destruction caused by agriculture, urbanisation, droughts and bushfires...
An unexpected consequence of climate change: heatwaves kill plant pests and save our favourite giant trees
ShutterstockAustralia is sweltering through another heatwave, and there will be more in the near future as climate change brings hotter, drier weather. In some parts of Australia, the number of days above 40℃ will double by 2090, and with it the tragedy of more heat-related deaths. In the complex world of plant ecology, however, heatwaves...
Burnt ancient nutshells reveal the story of climate change at Kakadu — now drier than ever before
S. Anna Florin., Author providedArchaeological research provides a long-term perspective on how humans survived various environmental conditions over tens of thousands of years.In a paper published today in Nature Ecology and Evolution, we’ve tracked rainfall in northern Australia’s Kakadu region over the past 65,000 years. We wanted...
Could the Biden administration pressure Australia to adopt more humane refugee policies?
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised the US would demonstrate “global leadership on...
Claire Higgins, Senior Research Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW27-01-2021
Domestic violence soars after natural disasters. Preventing it needs to be part of the emergency response
ShutterstockDomestic and family violence soars in the months and years following natural disasters. ...
Jennifer Boddy, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School (Learning and Teaching), Griffith University27-01-2021
Dressed for success – as workers return to the office, men might finally shed their suits and ties
Melbourne office commuters circa 1940. Ray Olson/Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales ...
Lorinda Cramer, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Australian Catholic University27-01-2021
It's not just about the rise in anti-Semitism: why we need real stories for better Holocaust education in Australia
Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, Poland.ShutterstockOn January 27 communities worldwide commem...
Jan Lanicek, Senior Lecturer in Modern European History and Jewish History, UNSW27-01-2021
With the US now calling China's treatment of the Uyghurs 'genocide', how should NZ respond?
A Uyghur rally to protest the 71st anniversary of the People's Republic of China in front of the Whi...
Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato27-01-2021
3 Signs You Need To Change Internet Providers
In today’s day and age, when a lot of time is spent in the digital space, businesses and individ...
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A new 3D koala genome will aid efforts to defend the threatened species
Koalas are unique in the animal kingdom, living on a eucalyptus diet that would kill other creatures...
Parwinder Kaur, Associate Professor | Director, DNA Zoo Australia, University of Western Australia26-01-2021
An unexpected consequence of climate change: heatwaves kill plant pests and save our favourite giant trees
ShutterstockAustralia is sweltering through another heatwave, and there will be more in the near fut...
Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, University of Melbourne26-01-2021
Burnt ancient nutshells reveal the story of climate change at Kakadu — now drier than ever before
S. Anna Florin., Author providedArchaeological research provides a long-term perspective on how huma...
S. Anna Florin, Research fellow, University of Wollongong26-01-2021
My favourite detective: Jules Maigret, the Paris detective with a pipe but no pretense
IMDBIn this series, writers pay tribute to fictional detectives on the page and on screen.When I fir...
Véronique Duché, A.R. Chisholm Professor of French, University of Melbourne26-01-2021
Auf Wiedersehen, 'Mutti': How Angela Merkel’s centrist politics shaped Germany and Europe
AAP/EPA/Filip Singer/poolSince 2005, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has been one of the most stable and enduring of political forces, both i…
Advocate for sexual assault survivors is 2021 Australian of the Year
A young advocate who fought for a voice for survivors of sexual assault has been named Australian of the Year. Grace Tame, 26, from Hobart, has won th…
Laws making social media firms expose major COVID myths could help Australia's vaccine rollout
ShutterstockWith a vaccine rollout impending, key groups have backed calls for the Australian government to force social media platforms to share deta…
Not sure about the Pfizer vaccine, now it's been approved in Australia? You can scratch these 4 concerns straight off…
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provisionally approved Australia’s first COVID vaccine, the Pfizer vaccine, paving the way …
COVID has brought Auslan into the spotlight, but it would be wrong to treat the language as a hobby or…
Dan Himbrechts/AAPAs government COVID updates have become a daily part of our lives over the past 12 months, so too has the sight of sign language int…
Is news worth a lot or a little? Google and Facebook want to have it both ways
Executives from Google and Facebook have told a Senate committee they are prepared to take drastic action if Australia’s news media bargaining c…
The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy
Solar energy can be described as the use of the sun’s radiant light to power a range of technologies. As a renewable energy source, and with env…
It gets better with age: a brie(f) history of cheese in Australia
ShutterstockIn this series, our writers explore how food shaped Australian history – and who we are today.The history of cheese in Australia has…
As heatwaves become more extreme, which jobs are riskiest?
ShutterstockHeat is more dangerous than the cold in most Australian regions. About 2% of deaths in Australia between 2006 and 2017 were associated wit…
Toxicity swirls around January 26, but we can change the nation with a Voice to parliament
Lukas Coch/AAPWe are on the eve of the nation’s annual ritual of celebrating the arrivals, while not formally recognising the ancient peoples wh…
It's not just cricket: Australia Day isn't the commercial winner it used to be
Australia Day used to be an obvious and uncontroversial occasion for brands to endear themselves to Australian consumers. No longer.There has been a d…
'I can't save money for potential emergencies': COVID lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty
ShutterstockMany of us who endured lockdowns in Australia are familiar with the surge in energy bills at home. But for older Australians who depend on…
PFIZER VACCINE APPROVED
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. The Pfi…
Why weren't there any great women artists? In gratitude to Linda Nochlin
Judith Beheading Holofernes, painted by Artemisia Gentileschi c. 1614-20.Museo di Capodimonte, Napoli/Wikimedia CommonsIn January 1971, Art News publi…
Will Australia legalise ecstasy and magic mushrooms to treat mental illness? Here's why it's still too soon
ShutterstockWhile the public focus remains on COVID vaccines, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) continues to evaluate a range of proposals ar…
Victoria and NSW are funding extra tutors to help struggling students. Here's what parents need to know about the schemes
ShutterstockSchool is back for 2021, and some students will get extra help this year. Students who fell behind in their learning during the COVID-19 l…
The mystery of the blue flower: nature's rare colour owes its existence to bee vision
ShutterstockAt a dinner party, or in the schoolyard, the question of favourite colour frequently results in an answer of “blue”. Why is it…
Curb population growth to tackle climate change: now that's a tough ask
Shutterstock/Liudmyla GuniavaiaPopulation growth plays a role in environmental damage and climate change.But addressing climate change through either …
Self-entitled prima donnas or do they have a point? Why Australian Open tennis players find hard lockdown so tough
The challenge of bringing the world’s best tennis players and support staff, about 1,200 people in all, from COVID-ravaged parts of the world to…
Level-crossing removals: a case study in why major projects must also be investments in health
The Victorian government has committed to removing 75 road/rail level crossings across Melbourne by 2025. That’s the fastest rate of removal in …
The viral ‘Wellerman’ sea shanty is also a window into the remarkable cross-cultural whaling history of Aotearoa New Zealand
GettyImagesIn a year of surprises, one of the more pleasant was the recent runaway viral popularity of 19th century sea shanties on TikTok. A collabor…
Four Indigenous composers and a piano from colonial times — making passionate, layered, honest music together
Despite having different cultural backgrounds and experiences — Indigenous composers with an Indigenous mentor, and a pianist descended from Ang…
Racing 2-year-old horses is lucrative, but is it worth the risks?
Shaquero, a two-year-old horse, won the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday. Magic Millions/TwitterHorse racing is an ethical hotbed in Australia. …
How to Sanitize Cloth Masks Properly
After a year in the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation has worsened– there is a new virus strain discovered lately. Thus, the safety precautions t…
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Creating Everlasting Memories with Wedding Photography
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Wedding is such a beautiful event where two souls are being one together. It is said that couples are made in heaven and there is really no doubt in that. A union of two beautiful persons where the strongest tie is love and believing in each other is truly a memorable event. Such moments need to be captured and savored to show their children ...
The Best Date Night Outfits You Should Try
Let’s face it, 99% of the first dates that we go to are awkward, especially if both of you will have to talk about one best online casino game. The only way you can give yourself the much needed confident and boost is dressing well. Your date outfit will determine the level of confident that you have going into that date. Therefore, make sure that you dress to slay or else you will have on…
Five ways Australians can save the planet without lifting a finger (well, almost!)
Switch to an ethical Super fund It’s nice to feel assured that as you work through life savings are building to support your choice of retirement lifestyle. But it's nicer still when a well performing Super fund is being used to make ethical decisions when it comes to the environment. While some super funds invest in industries like fossil fuel production, coal mining, tobacco an…
Chewing Tobacco: Better Than Other Smokeless Tobacco?
Chewing tobacco is one of the many smokeless tobacco options on the market. There are now a variety of flavorings, packaging, and nicotine content available in these products. Some of the best chewing tobacco brands have provided their customers with a large number of flavors, which makes them never turn their back on the product. There are also many alternatives to smoking available in the…
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