Police debacle leaves the McGowan government battling to rebuild public trust in the SafeWA app
QR code contact-tracing apps are a crucial part of our defence against COVID-19. But their value depends on being widely used, which in turn means people using these apps need to b...
There's a lot we don't know about the UK trade agreement we are about to sign
We’re being told about the new Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, but not a lot about most of what’s in it.After an in-principle agreement overnight, Austra...
Curious Kids: when a snake sheds its skin, why isn’t it colourful?
A bush viper slithering out of its skin. ShutterstockWhen a snake sheds its skin, why isn’t it colourful? Yahya, aged eightThanks for the question Yahya! Snakes come in all s...
Let's talk about what each uni does, but don't make it a choice between teaching or research
Gwilym Croucher, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockFederal Education Minister Alan Tudge has called on Australian universities to “start a conversation about how we can support greater differentiation and specialisation in the university sector. We have 39 comprehensive universities, which may not be an optimal model for the quality of teaching or research in this country.”...
Spiders are cloaking Gippsland with stunning webs after the floods. An expert explains why
Darren CarneyStunning photographs of vast, ghostly spider webs blanketing the flood-affected region of Gippsland in Victoria have gone viral online, prompting many to muse on the wonder of nature. But what’s going on here? Why do spiders do this after floods and does it happen everywhere?The answer is: these webs have nothing to do with...
Friendlyjordies producer arrest: what is the NSW Police Fixated Persons Investigations Unit and when is it used?
(YouTube: Friendlyjordies)A producer for YouTube comedian Friendlyjordies was recently arrested for allegedly stalking and intimidating NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro, following investigations by the Fixated Persons Investigations Unit (FPIU) of the NSW police.This unit, set up in the wake of the Lindt café siege, was created to monitor...
As organised crime makes headlines, are bikie gangs the threat they are made out to be?
Victoria PoliceOrganised crime has been front page news after the Australian Federal Police revealed its pivotal role in a multinational sting, three years in the making. Along with drug cartels, the mafia and Asian crime syndicates, the AFP listed bikie gangs as one of the prime targets of Operation Ironside, with media reports also highlighting...
In neglecting the National Archives, the Morrison government turns its back on the future
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDWhy didn’t the federal government increase funding for the National Archives of Australia in its recent budget?We know it wasn’t because of budget discipline. Money was splashed around on all sorts of worthy causes. And the emergency funding to save film and magnetic tape recordings from...
Police debacle leaves the McGowan government battling to rebuild public trust in the SafeWA app
QR code contact-tracing apps are a crucial part of our defence against COVID-19. But their value dep...
Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies, Curtin University17-06-2021
There's a lot we don't know about the UK trade agreement we are about to sign
We’re being told about the new Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, but not a lot ab...
Patricia Ranald, Honorary research fellow, University of Sydney17-06-2021
Curious Kids: when a snake sheds its skin, why isn’t it colourful?
A bush viper slithering out of its skin. ShutterstockWhen a snake sheds its skin, why isn’t it...
Damian Lettoof, PhD Candidate, Curtin University17-06-2021
Diverse spokespeople and humour: how the government's next ad campaign could boost COVID vaccine uptake
ShutterstockThe federal government recently indicated it will launch a new COVID-19 vaccine advertis...
Jessica Kaufman, Research Fellow, Vaccine Uptake Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute17-06-2021
Let's talk about what each uni does, but don't make it a choice between teaching or research
ShutterstockFederal Education Minister Alan Tudge has called on Australian universities to “st...
Gwilym Croucher, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of Melbourne17-06-2021
Spiders are cloaking Gippsland with stunning webs after the floods. An expert explains why
Darren CarneyStunning photographs of vast, ghostly spider webs blanketing the flood-affected region ...
Lizzy Lowe, Researcher, Macquarie University17-06-2021
Friendlyjordies producer arrest: what is the NSW Police Fixated Persons Investigations Unit and when is it used?
(YouTube: Friendlyjordies)A producer for YouTube comedian Friendlyjordies was recently arrested for ...
Keiran Hardy, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University17-06-2021
As organised crime makes headlines, are bikie gangs the threat they are made out to be?
Victoria PoliceOrganised crime has been front page news after the Australian Federal Police revealed...
Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology, Bond University17-06-2021
In neglecting the National Archives, the Morrison government turns its back on the future
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDWhy didn’t the federal government increase funding for ...
Judith Brett, Emeritus Professor of Politics, La Trobe University17-06-2021
Peatlands worldwide are drying out, threatening to release 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year
ShutterstockPeatlands, such as fens, bogs, marshes and swamps, cover just 3% of the Earth’s to...
Yuanyuan Huang, Research Scientist , CSIRO17-06-2021
Many of us want to take our dogs on public transport, but others shudder at the thought — what's the…
ShutterstockWe’ve been looking at the ways people travel with dogs and what it says about attempts to shift towards a more sustainable and healt…
Why is everyone so obsessed with going to Mars? Here are some other worlds ripe for exploration
Cassini Imaging Team, Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science InstituteLast month, China successfully landed and deployed the Zhurong rover on Ma…
No, it’s not just a lack of control that makes Australians overweight. Here’s what’s driving our unhealthy food habits
ShutterstockPublic health experts have long argued that when it comes to preventing obesity, we need to stop blaming individuals. Our new online tool…
How the stunning abstract art of Hilma af Klint opens our eyes to new ways of seeing
Hilma af Klint, Group IX/UW, The dove, no 2. 1915. Oil on canvas, 155.5 x 115.5 cm.Courtesy of the Hilma af Klint Foundation. Kak174. Photo: The Moder…
Home quarantine for vaccinated returned travellers is extremely low risk, and won't damage their mental health
Matt Dunham/AP/AAPMany thousands of people need to return to Australia, and many at home wish to reunite with partners and family abroad.A move away f…
The debate over transgender athletes' rights is testing the current limits of science and the law
www.shutterstock.comThe petition presented to parliament last week calling for wider consultation over the place of transgender players in sport is si…
Boris Johnson overstates Morrison's climate ambition, as Australia-UK trade agreement reached
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson put Scott Morrison on the spot when he told their joint news conference he thought the Australian PM had “d…
Word from The Hill: the Biloela Tamil family, G7 and the upcoming parliamentary fortnight
As well as Michelle Grattan’s usual interviews with experts and politicians about the news of the day, Politics with Michelle Grattan now includ…
Biloela family to be released into community detention - what happens now?
Federal immigration minister Alex Hawke has exercised his power to allow the Murugappan family from Biloela to live in the Perth community. The Tamil …
Why do Tamil asylum seekers need protection — and why does the Australian government say they don't?
Julian Smith/AAPImmigration Minister Alex Hawke has announced the Murugappans will be moved from detention on Christmas Island, to community detention…
The end of JobKeeper wasn't a blip. It might have cost nearly 100,000 jobs
MultifacetedGirl/ShutterstockAt its peak, more than 3.8 million Australians were on JobKeeper — three in every ten Australian workers. Adding i…
Green space around primary schools may improve students' academic performance
ShutterstockGreenery around primary schools may improve students’ academic performance, while traffic pollution may be detrimental, our study sh…
US lawmakers are taking a massive swipe at big tech. If it lands, the impact will be felt globally
Kathy Willens/APFive antitrust laws proposed in the United States aim to aggressively rein in the market power of “big tech” companies and…
Climate explained: could biofuels replace all fossil fuels in New Zealand?
Aleksandar Malivuk/ShutterstockCC BY-NDClimate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre t…
Prehistoric 'river boss' is the largest extinct croc species ever discovered in Australia
Eleanor Pease, Author providedSay hello to Gunggamarandu maunala, or the “hole-headed river boss” — the biggest extinct croc yet fou…
How to tackle Australia's plastic pandemic from home
BRITA AND PLASTIC FREE JULY TACKLE AUSTRALIA’S PLASTIC PANDEMIC Partnership between BRITA and Plastic Free July encourages Aussies to cut down on …
An act of God, or just bad management? Why trees fall and how to prevent it
APThe savage storms that swept Victoria last week sent trees crashing down, destroying homes and blocking roads. Under climate change, stronger winds …
Sinuous, sinewy and transcendent: SandSong proves Bangarra is one of Australia's best dance companies
Daniel Boud/BangarraReview: SandSong, directed and choreographed by Stephen Page and Frances Rings, Bangarra Dance TheatreAboriginal and Torres Strait…
The COVID-19 lab-leak hypothesis is plausible because accidents happen. I should know
Chen Jimin/China News Service via Getty ImagesAt the conclusion of the G7 summit yesterday, leaders called for a fresh and transparent investigation t…
Biloela family moved to Perth in holding decision by Immigration Minister Hawke
AAP/Mick TsikasImmigration Minister Alex Hawke has released the Biloela family from incarceration on Christmas Island but confined them to community d…
Is a hybrid COVID strain behind Vietnam's latest wave? Not exactly
We recently heard a new “hybrid variant” of the coronavirus has been detected in Vietnam, amid a spike in cases in the country. The varian…
New finding: jobseekers subject to obligations take longer to find work
New Africa/ShutterstockUnder so-called mutual obligation rules, the Australian government requires the unemployed to complete activities (including tr…
Under pressure on the Olympics, Japan's prime minister is saying little and hoping for a political lifesaver
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is probably a little relieved the G7 Summit came when it did.Before departing for the UK at the end of last wee…
School catchment zones may be annoying for some parents, but they help ensure equality for everyone
ShutterstockThe South Australian government in recent months announced it was relaxing its catchment zone policy for secondary schools. This means fam…
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The Advantages Of Using Betting Apps in Australia
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Online betting in Australia is slowly reaching its peak. It is responsible for a massive part of the revenue made by the online gambling industry. Not only that, but this industry is also a huge part of tourism as statistics showed that international visitors have spent over $151 million on these activities. There’s no denying the fact that A...
Casino History in Australia — Key Facts & Statements
Australia is on the list of those countries where gambling is legalized and allowed with no restrictions. The state is even considered to be a kind of leader among all casino-friendly locations. It is generally accepted that Australians are the most gambling people in the world and even overtake Americans in this distinctive feature. But has it been always like this? What is the story behind t…
How to Advertise Your New Dispensary
Over the past few decades, cannabis product consumption has been on the rise. As the United States has begun relaxing its policies on marijuana consumption, more and more companies are forming that offer these services as well as CBD products. This means that an industry that was previously in the shadows is being allowed to come out into the light. This also means a lot more competition for dif…
5 Easy Tips to Organize Your Wallet
A wallet is a great accessory, often in designer accouterment that feels light and promises easy carriage for your essentials. But more often than not, your wallet can get cluttered and messy, leaving you grappling with ways to keep it organized. A bulging wallet could contain extra cards, loose change, ticket stubs, receipts, or other bits of paper. Go a step further by getting a cardholde…
