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Inquiry probing 55 matters relating to special forces' alleged misconduct in Afghanistan

  • Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The inquiry into allegations of misconduct by Australian special forces in Afghanistan is examining 55 separate incidents or issues, according to the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force report, tabled Tuesday.

These involve “predominantly” allegations of unlawful killings of non-combatants or those no longer combatants,...

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If you're ageing and on medication, it might be time to re-assess your alcohol intake

  • Written by Stephen Bright, Senior Lecturer of Addiction, Edith Cowan University
If you're ageing and on medication, it might be time to re-assess your alcohol intakeShutterstock

Drinking patterns tend to change as we age. The older we get, the more likely we are to drink on a daily basis. But older adults often perceive that drinking is only a problem if a person appears drunk.

Australia’s draft alcohol guidelines recommend healthy adults drink no more than ten standard drinks per week and no more than...

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Government backs Labor call for Bettina Arndt to lose Order of Australia award

  • Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The Coalition government has supported Labor’s motion in the Senate to call for men’s rights activist Bettina Arndt to be stripped of her Order of Australia award over her comments on last week’s horrendous murder-suicide in Brisbane.

The successful motion puts more pressure on the Council for the Order of Australia to remove the...

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Weinstein conviction a partial victory for #MeToo, but must not overshadow work still to be done

  • Written by Bianca Fileborn, Lecturer in Criminology, University of Melbourne
Weinstein conviction a partial victory for #MeToo, but must not overshadow work still to be doneHollywood producer Harvey Weinstein (centre) has been convicted of rape in the third degree and a criminal sex act in the first degree.AAP/EPA/Justin Lane

The downfall of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has come to a head following his conviction for rape in the third degree and a criminal sex act in the first degree. He was acquitted...

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  2. The last ice age tells us why we need to care about a 2℃ change in temperature
  3. there's scant evidence the 'binaural beats' illusion relaxes your brain
  4. Nietzsche, nihilism and reasons to be cheerful
  5. Why do men kill their families? Here's what the research says
  6. Want to help save wildlife after the fires? You can do it in your own backyard
  7. 3 ways to help children think critically about the news
  8. The FODMAP diet is everywhere, but researchers warn it's not for weight loss
  9. First recorded 'marsquakes' reveal the red planet's rumbling guts
  10. Why drought-busting rain depends on the tropical oceans
  11. ASIO chief Mike Burgess says there are more spies in Australia 'than at the height of the cold war'
  12. Conundrum for Order of Australian Council over Bettina Arndt's award
  13. More funding promised to men's behaviour change programs, but we're still not sure they work
  14. 4 photos from space that show Australia before and after the recent rain
  15. Bernie Sanders easily wins Nevada caucus; the Coalition regains support in Newspoll
  16. Australia's tourist numbers may take years to recover
  17. We won't have fusion generators in five years. But the holy grail of clean energy may still be on its way
  18. Labor’s climate policy is too little, too late. We must run faster to win the race
  19. Burnt is out, 'skinscreen' is in. How sunscreen got a beauty makeover
  20. I think my child has outgrown their food allergy. How can I be sure?
  21. More than 70% of the Universe is made of 'dark energy', the mysterious stuff even stranger than dark matter
  22. Australian law says the media can't spin lies – 'entertainment magazines' aren't an exception
  23. Julian Assange's extradition case is finally heading to court – here's what to expect
  24. Buzz off honey industry, our national parks shouldn’t be milked for money
  25. Billions are pouring into mobility technology – will the transport revolution live up to the hype?
  26. Online lectures mean fewer students are turning up – does it matter?
  27. People with cognitive disability shouldn't be in prison because they're 'unfit to plead'. There are alternatives
  28. Coronavirus quarantine could spark an online learning boom
  29. Electricity market transforming apace but security a worry: Energy Security Board
  30. Michelle Grattan on an extended travel ban, a royal commission, and zero emissions by 2050
  31. I've seriously tried to believe capitalism and the planet can coexist, but I've lost faith
  32. What is hypnobirthing, the technique the Duchess of Cambridge used?
  33. Memories overboard! What the law says about claiming compensation for a holiday gone wrong
  34. Without more detail, it's premature to say voluntary assisted dying laws in Victoria are 'working well'
  35. Australia, we need to talk about who governs our city-states
  36. who would win in a fight between the Black Mamba and the Inland Taipan?
  37. Albanese pledges Labor government would have 2050 carbon-neutral target
  38. Brain temperature is difficult to measure. Here's how a new infrared technique can help
  39. scarlet ribbons – the huge history of big hair bows
  40. Labor is right to talk about well-being, but it depends on where you live
  41. Teen use of cannabis has dropped in New Zealand, but legalisation could make access easier
  42. Government juggles health security and wealth security as China travel ban extended
  43. Phil Honeywood on the coronavirus challenge for universities
  44. Yes, Australians on board the Diamond Princess need to go into quarantine again. It's time to reset the clock
  45. Criminal penalties for corporate wage theft are appealing, but won't fix the problem on their own
  46. How you can help – not harm – wild animals recovering from bushfires
  47. Australian unis may need to cut staff and research if government extends coronavirus travel ban
  48. the protein 'spike' that lets the 2019-nCoV coronavirus pierce and invade human cells
  49. Holden was never really Australian
  50. For Australia to be respected on human rights, it needs to look deeper into its own record
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