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Apologies: Your Best Guide on the Internet

  • Written by: Russell Blackford, Conjoint Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Newcastle
imageThe Reconciliation of Paris and Helen after his Defeat by Menelaus Richard Westall

Self-help book and works of popular psychology often instruct us in the art of apologising. Their advice is reflected, in turn, in much online discussion.

Most commonly, we’re advised to give elaborate, self-abasing apologies: apologies that go well beyond...

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David Petraeus on US policy under Donald Trump, the generational war against Islamist terrorism, and dealing with China

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageDavid Petraeus was interviewed at a Liberal Party dinner in Sydney on Friday.Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Retired United States general David Petraeus was a commander of international forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later he headed the CIA, before resigning amid a scandal involving his affair with his biographer.

At a Liberal Party gala dinner in Sydney on...

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Politics podcast: Gladys Berejiklian on the need to reform federal-state partnerships

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageDan Himbrechts/AAP

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is alert to the challenge of operating in today’s difficult electorate.

“The digital age has brought a sense of empowerment. It’s brought a sense of greater appreciation of democracy and the political process. And we need to not only respond to it, but adapt to that and...

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Politics podcast: Alan Finkel on the future of Australia's energy market

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageMick Tsikas/AAP

Despite the government still considering his proposal for a clean energy target (CET) – after endorsing his other 49 recommendations – Chief Scientist Alan Finkel is optimistic the CET remains firmly on the agenda.

Finkel’s challenging task has been to put forward a scheme to bring Australia’s energy market...

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  1. Paramedics treating more young women for alcohol intoxication than men
  2. Weekly Quiz: which cultural heritage site was destroyed by the Islamic State on Thursday?
  3. Will Australians ever give up Uber?
  4. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the government's Gonski 2.0 win and citizenship changes
  5. Destroying Mosul's Great Mosque: Islamic State's symbolic war to the end
  6. Act now to protect your digital rights, Big Brother and his Little Sisters may be watching
  7. Co-housing works well for older people, once they get past the image problem
  8. What is 'cognitive reserve'? How we can protect our brains from memory loss and dementia
  9. Trucks are destroying our roads and not picking up the repair cost
  10. Could long-distance bullies in Australia face up to 20 years in jail for encouraging suicide?
  11. The passage of Gonski 2.0 is a victory for children over politics
  12. Australia is still lagging on some aspects of early childhood education
  13. Should 'pro-ana' websites be criminalised in Australia?
  14. How to ask for a pay rise
  15. Vital Signs: it will take more than asking for a pay rise to fix Australia's wages problem
  16. Explainer: how law enforcement decodes your photos
  17. Who's responsible? Housing policy mismatched to our $6 trillion asset
  18. Friday essay: the legend of Ishtar, first goddess of love and war
  19. Is it really so wrong to care for an introduced bird species?
  20. The Lark Descending: are non-native birds undervalued in New Zealand?
  21. Grattan on Friday: Plenty of 'rising damp' in Turnbull government's approach
  22. Pauline Hanson is wrong – we need to include children with disability in regular classrooms
  23. Explainer: how malware gets inside your apps
  24. Make Money this Winter and Hire out Your Van
  25. Gene testing for the public: a way to ward off disease, or a useless worry?
  26. The government's new energy plans will leave investors less confident than ever
  27. 'Who knew the world could be so awful': Alice Birch's apocalyptic feminist theatre
  28. Journalists in war zones tread a fine line between safety and freedom of speech
  29. Why the sunrise is still later after the winter solstice shortest day
  30. Why is the Australian government funding Hollywood films at the expense of our stories?
  31. It's easy to do business in New Zealand but it needs to be easier
  32. Growing up in disadvantaged areas may affect teens' brains, but good parenting can help
  33. Restricting bail and parole for those with terror links is no cure-all
  34. Are we counting culture to death?
  35. Uber's problems highlight silicon valley's faltering vision for the future
  36. Surgeons admit to mistakes in surgery and would use robots if they reduced the risks
  37. Business Briefing: following the money in cricket
  38. Beyond Medicare levies: joining the dots to create places that are good for our health
  39. Where are the new Australian musicals? Waiting in the wings
  40. Feeling euphoric on a low-carb diet? The effect on your brain is similar to an illicit drug
  41. Hey, sexy: objectifying catcalls occur more frequently than you might think
  42. A venomous paradox: how deadly are Australia's snakes?
  43. A Labor government would boost schools' money but how much would it unpick Gonski 2.0?
  44. Republicans hold seats at US House by-elections
  45. Get in on the ground floor: how apartments can join the solar boom
  46. Should governments provide funding grants to encourage public interest journalism?
  47. Speaking with: Peter Doherty about infectious disease pandemics
  48. The CPA saga demonstrates why Australia's corporate governance code needs replacing
  49. Three charts on: Australia's declining homicide rates
  50. Canavan offers to fund gas exploration, but what do we get in return?

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

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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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