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No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better

  • Written by: Thami Croeser, Research Officer, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much betterPayton Chung/Flickr, CC BY

The idea that we should decentralise our population has come up many times in Australia. Recently, the National Farmers’ Federation president pushed the notion, calling for a shift to the regions. And the premise is this: city living is unpleasant. Roads are jammed, housing is expensive and it’s all so much...

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Yes, the system needs to be better. But here's how to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need it

  • Written by: Karen R Fisher, Professor, Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW
Yes, the system needs to be better. But here's how to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need itShutterstock

Access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for young children with disability is not equal across Australia. Where you live can hinder access to information about disability support, assistance to apply for it, and timely access to services.

Sadly, long-standing problems getting children into disability support were part...

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These plants and animals are now flourishing as life creeps back after bushfires

  • Written by: Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert, Adjunct Lecturer/ Ecologist, University of New England
These plants and animals are now flourishing as life creeps back after bushfiresFlickr

As the east coast bushfire crisis finally abates, it’s easy to see nothing but loss: more than 11 million hectares of charcoal and ash, and more than a billion dead animals.

But it is heartening to remember that bushfire can be a boon to some plants and animals. We’re already seeing fresh green shoots as plants and trees...

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  1. Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling
  2. Court ruling against ABC highlights the enormous deficiency in laws protecting journalists' sources
  3. Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens
  4. Books in a post-f@#^ world. Are we all sworn out yet?
  5. Coles says these toys promote healthy eating. I say that's rubbish
  6. 65,000-year-old plant remains show the earliest Australians spent plenty of time cooking
  7. Nearly 80% of Australians affected in some way by the bushfires, new survey shows
  8. Home-owning older Australians should pay more for residential aged care
  9. Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talks
  10. Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolism
  11. West Gate Tunnel saga shows risk of 'lock-in' on mega-projects pitched by business
  12. Rain has eased the dry, but more is needed to break the drought
  13. Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
  14. Major airlines say they're acting on climate change. Our research reveals how little they've achieved
  15. In the midst of an LNG export boom, why are we getting so little for our gas?
  16. If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times
  17. here's how we can crack this
  18. Parasite's win is the perfect excuse to get stuck into genre-bending and exciting Korean cinema
  19. Critical minerals are vital for renewable energy. We must learn to mine them responsibly
  20. Queensland’s election year shadowed by federal in-fighting, scandals and voter fatigue
  21. Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
  22. NZ's classical music station is not safe yet. It now needs innovation and leadership
  23. Gaetjens criticises McKenzie's handling of grants decisions, but defends his finding funding wasn't politically biased
  24. Michelle Grattan on an embarrassed government, sports rorts, and the corona virus
  25. Saying sex increases cancer risk is neither totally correct, nor in any way helpful
  26. Today's disease names are less catchy, but also less likely to cause stigma
  27. Here's why the WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away
  28. To save these threatened seahorses, we built them 5-star underwater hotels
  29. There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible
  30. recovering letters of love written for Noongar children
  31. New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locally
  32. a connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it
  33. Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery
  34. Morrison can only look on as Nationals 'wicked problem' damages his government
  35. High-tech shortages loom as coronavirus shutdowns hit manufacturers
  36. I'm taking glucosamine for my arthritis. So what's behind the new advice to stop?
  37. A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators
  38. Heavy rains are great news for Sydney's dams, but they come with a big caveat
  39. Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change now
  40. Ever wondered how many Airbnbs Australia has and where they all are? We have the answers
  41. 1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
  42. the courts say a valid will can take many forms
  43. If you don't eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on
  44. 9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
  45. Looking on the bright side, The Leunig Fragments film skips dark truths
  46. a failure to account for 'cultural counterfactuals'
  47. Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire as Klobuchar surges, while Queensland is tied 50-50
  48. We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
  49. Pauline Hanson stymies bid to hobble Mathias Cormann
  50. All eyes on Australia as World Urban Forum urges climate action

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