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Chris Mitchell writes a love letter to himself

  • Written by: David Fagan, Adjunct Professor, QUT Business School, and Director of Corporate Transition, Queensland University of Technology
imageThen editor-in-chief of The Australian Chris Mitchell, right, deep in conversation with the Australian Financial Review's Michael Stutchbury in 2015. Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Making Headlines puts Australia’s most controversial editor of the past 20 years back in the news, raises more questions than it answers about the relations between media...

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The democratic paradox

  • Written by: Brian McNair, Professor of Journalism, Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology
imageSky News

Last night ABC’s Q&A scored its usual high ratings. Not for the first time, the ABC’s flagship public access current affairs program gave primetime commercial TV a run for its money.

It’s not without its critics, of course, but Q&A can justifiably claim to represent, in symbolic terms at least, what its producers...

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Political meddling in teacher education needs to stop

  • Written by: Diane Mayer, Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney
imageGovernments reform agendas determine which aspects of teacher education to improve.Katina Curtis/AAP

In our series, Better Teachers, we’ll explore how to improve teacher education in Australia. We’ll look at what the evidence says on a range of themes including how to raise the status of the profession and measure and improve teacher...

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Free speech is at risk in Australia – and it's not from Section 18C

  • Written by: Katharine Gelber, Professor of Politics and Public Policy, The University of Queensland
imageAustralian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs has warned against laws that violate freedom.AAP/Mick Tsikas

Who can say what to whom in Australia? In this six-part series, we look at the complex idea of freedom of speech, who gets to exercise it and whether it is being curtailed in public debate.

Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination...

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  1. Get out of my face! We're more antisocial in a shared office space
  2. Plebiscite looks set to fail, but the push for same-sex marriage will not
  3. Finding momentary pleasure: how viewing art can help people with dementia
  4. What is physical activity in early childhood, and is it really that important?
  5. Australia to embrace the new era of gravitational wave astronomy
  6. Climate action is the key to Australia achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
  7. Plebiscite trouble wherever Malcolm Turnbull looks
  8. Netflix likely to ignore 50% of customers willing to pay a premium for US content
  9. Senate to inquire into Nauru and Manus Island
  10. On the life of an adjective
  11. Fifteen years on from 9/11, we calculated the true cost to business
  12. When political self-interest decides donations rules, what chance reform in the public interest?
  13. Health Check: can vitamins supplement a poor diet?
  14. The off-topic Conversation #107
  15. Blame game as government forced to filibuster to fill Senate work gap
  16. Why moving out public housing tenants is a tragedy for Millers Point and for Sydney
  17. Retraction: why we removed an article about Chinese donations
  18. Phew! New Urban Agenda clears last hurdle before Habitat III
  19. Are refugee and migrant diasporas the missing piece of the development puzzle?
  20. Soft power and the institutionalisation of influence
  21. Road user charging belongs on the political agenda as the best answer for congestion management
  22. Free speech and the media are too often in a marriage of convenience
  23. Explainer: what is free speech?
  24. A history of failed reform: why Australia needs a banking royal commission
  25. To really tackle corporate tax evasion we need a public register
  26. Here’s looking at: Mike Parr’s Jackson Pollock the Female
  27. How does ice use affect families and what can they do?
  28. Ancient life in Greenland and the search for life on Mars
  29. Do arts teachers have to be artists?
  30. The fossil fuel divestment game is getting bigger, thanks to the smaller players
  31. What we have in common with corals and their unexplored microbial world
  32. Boyer Lectures: Episode 2 – Give every child the best start
  33. Why Australia needs a Chief Artist
  34. The tragedy of Eaten Fish, the award-winning cartoonist on Manus Island
  35. It's not easy keeping the Paralympics a level playing field, but the current system is the best there is
  36. One in five tattoo inks in Australia contain carcinogenic chemicals
  37. What are the attributes needed to be a successful sporting leader?
  38. Countering the claims about Australia's Aboriginal number systems
  39. Company results wrap: weighing up the risks behind the profits of Australia's big four banks
  40. Dastyari dilemma – the attraction of strangers bearing gifts
  41. A US$24b summit about a staircase: lessons for Germany and the 2017 G20 leaders
  42. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Malcolm Turnbull's first year in office
  43. He may have insulted Obama, but Duterte held up a long-hidden looking glass to the US
  44. Could Islamic State's new threats against Australia show its bark is now worse than its bite?
  45. Viewpoints: do foreigners have more freedom to invest in Australia than in almost any other country?
  46. Vital Signs: scrape below the surface and the economy doesn't look so good
  47. Friday essay: Svetlana Alexeviech didn't make it to the Royal Commission
  48. Ex-ice users lecturing school kids isn't the answer to preventing drug use
  49. Let's measure the value of Australia's medal success. No, not at the Olympics
  50. Teaching maths – what does the evidence say actually works?

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

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What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...