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A criminal record: women and Australian true crime stories

  • Written by: Rachel Franks, Conjoint Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle
imageThe pyjama girl mystery, as featured in Famous Detective Stories no. 6State Library of New South Whales, CC BY-ND

Women have always been central to true crime stories: as victims, perpetrators, readers, and (increasingly) as tellers of these tales. Indeed, these tales, often dismissed as sensationalised violence, offer important opportunities to...

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How to use music to fine tune your child for school

  • Written by: Chelsea Harry, Academic Researcher and Music Educator, University of the Sunshine Coast
imageBabies start their musical development in the womb.Shutterstock

Can music actually make us smarter? Research suggests that from as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy, when auditory function is forming, babies begin their musical development. Their early adaptive exposure to sounds, including those familiar sounds of parents’ voices, enhance...

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It's not just mums who need to avoid alcohol when trying for a baby

  • Written by: Diana Lucia, PhD candidate, Neuroscience, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland
imageTrying for a baby? Take it easy on these ones, Dad.from www.shutterstock.com

Abstaining from alcohol during preconception and pregnancy is usually considered to be the woman’s responsibility. The main concern surrounding alcohol exposure during pregnancy often relates to well-established evidence of newborns developing a range of behavioural,...

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With a new futures market, Bitcoin is going mainstream

  • Written by: Jason Potts, Professor of Economics, RMIT University
imageA Bitcoin futures market will take some of the risk out of the currency. Shutterstock

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange will soon begin trading Bitcoin derivatives (futures contracts), signalling the cryptocurrency is now a mainstream asset class. Bitcoin has had limited use in the mainstream economy in part because the volatility of its price. The...

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  1. 2017 is set to be among the three hottest years on record
  2. Turnbull proposes all MPs make declarations on citizenship
  3. Heard of the element erbium? It could pave the way to a quantum internet
  4. Thunderstorm asthma: who's at risk and how to manage it
  5. What the NRA can teach us about the art of public persuasion
  6. How we discovered a new species of orangutan in northern Sumatra
  7. Why we are banning tourists from climbing Uluru
  8. The off-topic Conversation #141
  9. Gay rebels: why some older homosexual men don't support same-sex marriage
  10. Three charts on the state of STIs and blood-borne viruses in Australia
  11. The fear that dare not speak its name: how language plays a role in the assisted dying debate
  12. Tutors are key to reducing Indigenous student drop out rates
  13. A fleeting visit: an asteroid from another planetary system just shot past Earth
  14. Chinese personal shoppers have created a new type of retail store in Australia
  15. Five reasons not to spray the bugs in your garden this summer
  16. This is what Australia's growing cities need to do to avoid running dry
  17. Mr. Mercedes, Masturbation and Madness
  18. Qld Galaxy: 52-48 to Labor but One Nation up. Why Labor's Adani support a vote loser
  19. Shorten urges MPs all disclose citizenship to parliament
  20. Forget turning straw into gold, farmers can turn trash into energy
  21. Three proven psychological treatments for young people that need to be funded
  22. Why are talks over an East Antarctic marine park still deadlocked?
  23. Bonn voyage: climate diplomats head into another round of talks
  24. As a human, I don't do technology. I _am_ technology
  25. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Turnbull's Parry problem
  26. Why have female gun homicides in Australia declined significantly since 1996?
  27. Celebrate The Conversation book launch in your closest capital city
  28. The ethics of medical practice in offshore detention facilities
  29. Forcing the banks to hand over our credit history might help with a home loan but it has risks
  30. The Conversation is fact checking the Queensland election -- and we want to hear from you
  31. Why horse-racing in Australia needs a social licence to operate
  32. Friday essay: the female dwarf, disability, and beauty
  33. PNG women’s wartime memories cast new light on Kokoda and the Pacific War
  34. Vital Signs: the US economy is outpacing Australia's and we should all ask why
  35. We need to make sure the international student boom is sustainable
  36. It's not all about death: conversations with patients in palliative care
  37. Australia among the world's worst on biodiversity conservation
  38. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull government reels from new twist in the Parry affair
  39. Trump's tour of Asia-Pacific is vital for the stability of the region
  40. Here's why the 2017 flu season was so bad
  41. The Murray Goulburn dilemma – co-operatives are dying out but they're still needed
  42. Rethinking Harry Potter twenty years on
  43. Fremantle's High Tide festival: wonder and illusion as artists turn streets into stages
  44. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: Competition
  45. Explainer: hydrofluorocarbons saved the ozone layer, so why are we banning them?
  46. Pre-emptive policing is harmful and oppressive, and requires independent scrutiny
  47. Financial motives drive some doctors' decisions to offer IVF
  48. Five steps Australia can take to build an effective space agency
  49. Social media study points to a close result in the same-sex marriage vote
  50. Understanding the triggers for filicide will help prevent it

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How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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How to Vet and Hire the Right Property Expert in the Australian Market

Navigating the Australian real estate market has become a highly strategic exercise. Recent nation...

Moving From Australia to Wellington: The Practical Settling-In Checklist

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How to Match Replacement Roof Tiles on an Older Home

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Sydney Academy Partnership Targets Talent Development for Travel and Hospitality

VFS Global Academy’s Australian expansion will focus on practical skills and career development thro...

How Strategic Corporate Gifting Boosts Client Retention and Team Morale

As the calendar pushes towards the end of the year, business leaders across Australia begin evalua...

The Importance of Reliable Plumbing Services During Home Renovations

A freshly renovated bathroom can make an ordinary Monday morning feel a little more inviting. The ne...

Backyard Living Options for Campbelltown Homes: What Works Best?

You know that feeling at the end of a long, busy week when all you want is a calm spot outdoors, whe...

Smart Wardrobe Storage Ideas for Small Sydney Apartments and Bedrooms

A well-designed wardrobe is one of the most useful things a home can have. It's meant to keep clothe...

Colorbond Fencing in Australia: Costs, Colours, Rules and What Actually Lasts

Drive through almost any Australian suburb built in the last thirty years and you are looking at the...