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A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators

  • Written by: Michelle O'Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University
A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentatorsAustralia Post

Australia Post recently released a commemorative World of Sport set of stamps celebrating six Australian sportscasters. Billed as “household names in their respective sports”, they are all men.

Richie Benaud, Reg Gasnier, Les Murray, Lou Richards, Jack Dyer and Bob Davis should be acknowledged - they have made an enormous...

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Heavy rains are great news for Sydney's dams, but they come with a big caveat

  • Written by: Ian Wright, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University

Throughout summer, Sydney’s water storage level fell alarmingly. Level 2 water restrictions were imposed and the New South Wales government prepared to double the capacity of its desalination plant.

But then it began to rain, and rain. Sydney water storages jumped from 41% in early February to 75% now – the highest of any capital city i...

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Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change now

  • Written by: Geoff Cockfield, Professor of Government and Economics, and Deputy Dean, University of Southern Queensland
Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change nowLukas Coch/AAP

The National Party turned 100 on January 22, but celebrations were overshadowed by leadership turbulence, with Barnaby Joyce challenging Michael McCormack for the leadership.

The failed move to restore Joyce as leader of the party was driven, according to Joyce and some supporters, by the “need” to have a determined and...

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Ever wondered how many Airbnbs Australia has and where they all are? We have the answers

  • Written by: Thomas Sigler, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, The University of Queensland

Short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb are increasingly displacing hotels and holiday letting agencies as the go-to form of accommodation. The ease of booking it all in seconds on your smartphone adds to the appeal of renting a well-appointed flat in Noosaville, or having basil or turmeric on hand in the kitchen of your Katoomba house. With so...

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  1. 1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
  2. the courts say a valid will can take many forms
  3. If you don't eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on
  4. 9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
  5. Looking on the bright side, The Leunig Fragments film skips dark truths
  6. a failure to account for 'cultural counterfactuals'
  7. Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire as Klobuchar surges, while Queensland is tied 50-50
  8. We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
  9. Pauline Hanson stymies bid to hobble Mathias Cormann
  10. All eyes on Australia as World Urban Forum urges climate action
  11. we need to transform our world into a sustainable 'electric planet'
  12. Is the dress green or red? Planet-friendly couture won't be for everyone but it can lead the way
  13. Conservative but green independent MP Zali Steggall could break the government’s climate policy deadlock
  14. Instant prescriptions might be the way of our digital future, but we need to manage the risks first
  15. 'Closing the Gap' process will better involve Indigenous Australians: Morrison
  16. Half of over-55s are open to downsizing – if only they could find homes that suit them
  17. Looking for love on a dating app? You might be falling for a ghost
  18. We depend so much more on Chinese travellers now. That makes the impact of this coronavirus novel
  19. States shine as federal government flounders this summer – now they should lead on climate change
  20. 222 scientists say cascading crises are the biggest threat to the well-being of future generations
  21. 3 ways students can get the most from searching online
  22. atom-scale materials are the next tech frontier
  23. Behave as a team, Morrison tells the troops
  24. Duke the dog's plane death shows how climate change complicates pet ownership
  25. Poppers can now be sold in pharmacies, but getting them might not be so easy
  26. High Court rules Indigenous people cannot be deported as aliens, but the fight for legal recognition remains
  27. is the sky blue on other planets?
  28. Feel like you're a mozzie magnet? It's true – mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others
  29. Buildings kill millions of birds. Here's how to reduce the toll
  30. Despite its Pacific 'step-up', Australia is still not listening to the region, new research shows
  31. how to keep the power on when disaster hits
  32. When introduced species are cute and loveable, culling them is a tricky proposition
  33. women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment
  34. As Fates would have it
  35. Bias starts early – most books in childcare centres have white, middle-class heroes
  36. Jokowi’s visit shows the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strong, but faultlines remain
  37. It turned into a profitable day at the office for Nat rat
  38. Adam Bandt on Greens' hopes for future power sharing
  39. What is autoinflammatory disease, the rare immune condition with waves of fever?
  40. Yes, more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere helps plants grow, but it’s no excuse to downplay climate change
  41. Tinder's new safety features won't prevent all types of abuse
  42. BTS are winning hearts the world over – but we are still wary of language diversity
  43. All these celebrity restaurant wage-theft scandals point to an industry norm
  44. 'I wouldn’t want to buy even if I had the money.' The rise of renters by choice
  45. Electric car sales tripled last year. Here's what we can do to keep them growing
  46. Whitlam didn't really end our old honours system. We're still handing Orders of Australia to the wrong people
  47. Ibuprofen might make your periods lighter, but it's not a long-term solution
  48. Government's religious discrimination bill enshrines the right to harm others in the name of faith
  49. finger-pointing in the post-truth era
  50. here's how to do it

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