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Revenge porn laws may not be capturing the right people

  • Written by: Terry Goldsworthy, Assistant Professor in Criminology, Bond University
imageResearch has shown that 23% of young Australians have been subjected to image-based abuse.Shutterstock

Australia is moving quickly towards creating laws to deal with the perceived menace of revenge porn. Both the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales have recently introduced specific laws, bringing them into line with Victoria, South...

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Friday essay: Dr Joe Gumbula, the ancestral chorus, and how we value Indigenous knowledges

  • Written by: Aaron Corn, Professor of Music and Director, Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) and National Centre for Aboriginal Language and Music Studies (NCALMS), University of Adelaide
imageA sacred paperbark tree at Djiliwirri, the most sacred homeland of the Indigenous elder and public intellectual, Dr Joe Gumbula, in 2004.Aaron Corn

In September 2001, the preeminent Indigenous elder and public intellectual, Dr Joe Gumbula, spoke to a class of students at the University of Melbourne. In death, he told us, he would no longer be Joe...

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Dear diary: the Sun never set on the Arctic Mars simulation

  • Written by: Jonathan Clarke, Associate member of the Australian Centre for Astrobiology, UNSW
imageAnastasiya (left) and myself working on the Haughton crater rim.Mars Society, Author provided

Jonathan Clarke has just returned from another mission to simulate life on Mars. This time he was on Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, where the sun never sets in the northern summer.

It’s all part of a project to see what some of the challenges...

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Initial Coin Offerings are disrupting how startups are funded - but what are they?

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
imageICOs: a new way of funding innovationnomading/Shutterstock

A rapidly growing number of companies are taking advantage of cryptocurrencies to raise massive amounts of funding through what are called Initial Coin Offerings or ICOs. It is not just technology companies that are taking advantage of this new form of money raising. Companies that have...

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  1. Grattan on Friday: Careful, Mr Dutton, Donald Trump might hear you
  2. Research Check: will binge-watching TV increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease and diabetes?
  3. Hugh Hefner, Playboy, and being a man during the Cold War
  4. Cycling and politics: Australia’s World Road Championships selection controversy
  5. Full response from lead author of study exploring link between TV-viewing and death from inflammatory causes
  6. Five assumptions we make about North Korea – and why they're wrong
  7. Reach for the sky: why safety must rule as tall buildings aim higher
  8. Baby boomer women make up for lost study time and head back to university
  9. Unpacking sexually transmitted ethics
  10. A year since the SA blackout, who's winning the high-wattage power play?
  11. Gravitational Waves arrive in Europe
  12. From tourism to terrorists, fast-moving space industries create new ethical challenges
  13. Young Australians are engaged in political issues, but unsure how democracy works
  14. 'Bones' McGhie, a cigarette and nostalgia for a greater game
  15. We may survive the Anthropocene, but need to avoid a radioactive 'Plutocene'
  16. What economics has to say about same-sex marriage
  17. Health Check: do we have to clean out our pores?
  18. Why Australia doesn't face sovereign risk in the gas markets
  19. Politics podcast: Rob Sitch on Utopia and political satire
  20. Giant marsupials once migrated across an Australian Ice Age landscape
  21. New Zealand's first-past-the-post 'hangover' could limit coalition options
  22. Does opera deserve its privileged status within arts funding?
  23. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: a new podcast from The Conversation
  24. Riverfire, sonic awe and the pornography of war
  25. We're investing heavily in urban greening, so how are our cities doing?
  26. Renewables will be cheaper than coal in the future. Here are the numbers
  27. Six common questions about eating carbs during pregnancy answered
  28. Curious Kids: How do we get allergic to food?
  29. Kia ora: how Māori borrowings shape New Zealand English
  30. Parents of teenage daughters more likely to divorce: study
  31. To avoid crisis, the gas market needs a steady steer, not an emergency swerve
  32. When a 'good death' was often painful: euthanasia through the ages
  33. How the government and One Nation may use media reforms to clip the ABC's wings
  34. Mounting housing stress underscores need for expert council to guide wayward policymaking
  35. Bad teeth? Here's when you can and can't blame your parents
  36. Turnbull loses 20th successive Newspoll, 54-46, but Yes to SSM support falls
  37. Yes case's SMS campaign was not invasive
  38. Sex and spirit: the many faces of ecstasy
  39. Don't be distracted by an SMS in the same-sex marriage survey debate
  40. Why US sports stars are taking a knee against Trump
  41. The rise of the corporate campus
  42. UK gene editing breakthrough could land an Aussie in jail for 15 years: here's why our laws need to catch up
  43. ATM fees may be gone but what will replace them?
  44. Collecting satellite data Australia wants: a new direction for Earth observation
  45. Cassie Sainsbury's trial by media
  46. How TV weather presenters can improve public understanding of climate change
  47. The insufferable film mother! revives tired hysterical stereotypes
  48. Cognitive ability plays a role in attitudes to equal rights for same-sex couples
  49. Baffled by baseload? Dumbfounded by dispatchables? Here's a glossary of the energy debate
  50. The economic reasons why Australia needs a stronger space industry

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Different Types of Power Poles Used in Australia

Power poles are easy to overlook until one needs replacing, starts leaning, or sits directly in the ...

From Application To Court: How Family Violence Orders Work In Victoria

Most people don't learn how the intervention order process works until they're already inside it. So...

Why Businesses Are Choosing Virtual Reception Services

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly evolving to meet the needs of their...

Why Concrete Pools Offer Endless Design Possibilities

Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a stunning pool that reflects your person...

How Legal Advice Can Help with Driving Offences

Driving is a part of everyday life for many people. It allows us the freedom to travel, commute, a...

How Experienced Lawyers Support Criminal Defence

Facing criminal charges can be one of the most daunting experiences in a person's life. The stakes...

How media and Digital Marketing agencies Help Brands Stand Out

In today’s hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. Brands are competing...

How to Choose the Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Your wedding day is just the beginning of an incredible journey together. After saying "I do," it’...

Walking Shoes vs Running Shoes: Which Are Better for Daily Walking?

Running shoes have become the default athletic footwear for a lot of people who rarely run. That ...