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We don’t know enough about mental health in Australian medical students

  • Written by: Ute Vollmer-Conna, Associate Professor, School of Psychiatry, UNSW Australia
imageLong term monitoring of mental health in medical trainees is urgently required. usarmyafrica/flickr , CC BY-SA

The highly regarded Journal of the American Medical Association has published a comprehensive review examining the prevalence of depression, depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts among medical students.

The pooled findings of 195...

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Diversity, the Stella Count and the whiteness of Australian publishing

  • Written by: Natalie Kon-yu, Lecturer in Creative and Professionaln, Literature and Gender Studies, Victoria University
imageHow many non-white writers are published in Australia each year? Is their job to remain at the exotic margins of our literary culture?Siryk Denys/shutterstock

In January 2016, I began working with The Stella Prize to set up their first ever Diversity Count. This meant widening their count of books reviewed according to the author’s gender to...

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Chief Scientist's report lays a solid foundation for reforming Australia's electricity network

  • Written by: Anne Kallies, Lecturer, RMIT University
imageAustralia's electricity network needs reform to reduce carbon emissions. Michelle McFarlane/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s preliminary report on the National Electricity Market (NEM), released on Friday, sets the scene for a comprehensive review of the electricity network.

The report identifies that energy and emissions...

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  2. FactCheck: is Australia’s level of media ownership concentration one of the highest in the world?
  3. Women are missing in sport leadership, and it's time that changed
  4. Methane from food production might be the next wildcard in climate change
  5. Health Check: what makes it so hard to quit drugs?
  6. It's not just a drop in GDP that should worry us
  7. For Australia to improve in maths, policymakers need to make a plan and stick to it
  8. Why we should care more about the Logies
  9. Can New Zealand's new prime minister Bill English get used to playing the lead?
  10. The empire strikes back
  11. Why secure and affordable housing is an increasing worry for age pensioners
  12. Australia is ripe for shareholder activism
  13. How HIV's evasion tactics could help fight the flu
  14. Review: the fine art of scorn from Twain to Trump
  15. Trump has embraced pseudoscience and its deceptive tactics in a post-truth world
  16. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 8
  17. Australia's harness racing leads the world in banning the whip on horses
  18. New evidence gives supporters of chiropractic a headache
  19. Disgruntlement on show after COAG meeting
  20. To protect markets we need strict penalties for insider trading
  21. Victoria's model for assisted dying laws may be narrow enough to pass
  22. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 7
  23. Fifty years on, Pine Gap should reform to better serve Australia
  24. The latest Productivity Commission report isn't strong enough on improving consumer protection
  25. What Conversation articles had the biggest impact on you in 2016?
  26. Sex lives of reptiles could leave them vulnerable to climate change
  27. The case for a fixed 15% fee on all student loans
  28. Kidman sale finally gets green light
  29. Emissions trading for electricity is the sensible way forward
  30. Who's listening? The ethical and legal issues of developing a health app
  31. Turnbull’s report card on urban transport projects reveals narrow economic focus
  32. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the government's carbon emissions policy
  33. Time scarcity is a slippery slope to inactivity
  34. Friday essay: what is it about Versailles?
  35. You say 'elite media', I say real journalism. And now more than ever we must fight to keep it
  36. Law to be strengthened on family violence
  37. How to prevent injury from sport and exercise
  38. How we can change our body shape with exercise
  39. Why capital is fleeing China and what it means for Australia
  40. To pay solar households fairly, we need to understand the true value of solar
  41. Not just nets: how to stop shark attacks without killing sharks
  42. Kitchen Science: the chemistry behind amazing meringue and perfect cappuccino
  43. Grattan on Friday: Has Turnbull's credibility deficit reached a point of no return?
  44. The great Australian plays: The Torrents, the Doll and the critical mass of Australian drama
  45. How to grow an evolutionary tree
  46. Behind Singapore’s PISA rankings success – and why other countries may not want to join the race
  47. Our drugs policies have failed. It's time to reinvent them based on what actually works
  48. Why the Iran nuclear agreement is a deal worth honouring
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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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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?

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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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The 2026 Used-Car Market

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