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Three reasons free trade has become a political football

  • Written by: Tim Harcourt, J.W. Nevile Fellow in Economics, UNSW Australia

Surveying democratic election results around the world, it’s clear the high water mark for globalisation has been met. Free trade, always questionable economics, is no longer good politics and in many ways has jumped the shark.

We’ve seen Trump on the populist right (or wherever Trump is as he has his own political pendulum), and Bernie...

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Explainer: who are the independents and minor parties in the lower house?

  • Written by: Tracee McPate, Manager, Strategic Programs and Outreach, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University
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Five crossbench members of the House of Representatives will take their seats in the 45th parliament when it convenes in coming weeks.

Joining veteran Queensland politician Bob Katter are third-term independent member of parliament (MP) Andrew Wilkie, the Greens’ Adam Bandt, and the returning independent MP for Indi, Cathy McGowan. This...

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Beating heart of the Crab Nebula

  • Written by: Alan Duffy, Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology
imageThe core of the Crab Nebula reveals outflowing material, powered by the central neutron star. This is a timelapse of Hubble Space Telescope images taken each decade and coloured separately revealing the rainbow pattern as the fast moving material changes between frames.NASA / ESA

In 1054 a new star appeared in the night sky and was noted by Chinese...

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Greening cities makes for safer neighbourhoods

  • Written by: J. Morgan Grove, Research Forester, United States Forest Service

In the 1953 short story The Man Who Planted Trees, a lone shepherd plants thousands of trees, transforming a desolate valley into a vibrant forest with pleasant villages and unspoiled wilderness. The moral of this story is a simple one: that perseverance and planting trees can make places more desirable to live.

Across the United States, the US...

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  2. Labor has cause for hope – and some concern – in this election loss
  3. Perfect storm of events could trigger the next financial crisis
  4. How to keep more girls in IT at schools if we're to close the gender gap
  5. Understanding the NDIS: the challenges disability service providers face in a market-based system
  6. Australian GPs are offered guidelines not relevant to their patients, and they often ignore them
  7. How a single word sparked a four-year saga of climate fact-checking and blog backlash
  8. More parents are choosing to home school their children – why?
  9. Turnbull should not be spooked by Liberal conservatives
  10. Election 2016: what will a re-elected Coalition government mean for key policy areas?
  11. State of the states: what were the issues and seats that mattered in Australia's state and territories?
  12. Remind me again, what did the Coalition promise during the election campaign?
  13. Turnbull celebrates victory after Shorten concedes defeat
  14. Coalition very likely to win majority after taking lead in 76 seats
  15. Politics podcast: Wayne Swan on Labor's next moves
  16. What other industries can learn from the failures of greyhound racing
  17. Patchwork, ironic, serious and kitsch: the best of the Archibald finalists
  18. The drugs made me do it: can prescription side-effects be an excuse for crime?
  19. Turnbull wins more crossbench support as government's numbers still to be finalised
  20. How Australia can capitalise on Chinese tourism
  21. Election 2016 reveals the end of the rusted-on voter and the death of the two-party system
  22. What went wrong at Aurukun School?
  23. Greyhound racing ban: NSW is looking at the industry from the dogs' point of view
  24. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the uncertain election outcome
  25. Three reasons why we should have seen Labor's 'Medicare SMS' coming
  26. A marine heatwave has wiped out a swathe of WA's undersea kelp forest
  27. Innovation culture has evolved beyond Turnbull's mantra
  28. UK and EU both need major democratic reform to survive Brexit fallout
  29. Robots don't just take jobs, they can help a new business grow
  30. Understanding the NDIS: the scheme does not yet address all the needs of Indigenous people with disabilities
  31. Why Antarctica depends on Australia and China's alliance
  32. Vital Signs: goodbye AAA Australia?
  33. Keating says Howard's Iraq war commitment brought the 'spectre of terrorism' to Australia
  34. Grattan on Friday: Coalition gets nasty reminder debt and deficit are important, like it once said
  35. When Australia goes to war, public trust depends on better oversight
  36. Electronic voting may be risky, but what about vote counting?
  37. Friday essay: the voyage of Nicolas Baudin and 'art in the service of science'
  38. Has New Zealand lost its way in tobacco control?
  39. Katter backs Turnbull, as credit agency puts Australia on notice
  40. Now you're laughing: the unhappy state of Australia's political satire
  41. One Nation, Climate Denial and those Jewish Bankers
  42. Chilcot’s lessons for Australia
  43. News of Zika vaccine might be reassuring, but it's too late for Rio, and do we really need it anyway?
  44. Australia must act now to secure economic ties with a rising Indonesia
  45. Australia could be about to lose its AAA rating, and here's why
  46. Please don’t explain: Hanson 2.0 and the war on experts
  47. Cheerleaders of the press don't win elections like they used to
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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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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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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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Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...