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Bloody good TV: how Rake changed Australian television

  • Written by: Siobhan Lyons, Tutor in Media and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University
imageNow finising its fourth season, Rake is one of Australia's most interesting TV dramas.ABC

When Rake first hit our screens in 2010, it signalled a shift in Australian television. Based loosely on the life of barrister Charles Waterstreet (now a Sydney Morning Herald columnist), Rake’s lead character Cleaver Greene (Richard Roxburgh) is an...

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Barnaby Joyce gives some protection on Turnbull's vulnerable right flank

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Within the Coalition the only cheer is among the Nationals who, if some late counting goes their way, could actually gain one in their numbers at an election where the government has lost a swag of seats. At worst the junior partner, with 21 seats in total in the last parliament, would probably be only one down.

The Nationals haven’t wasted...

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Queensland postal votes could give Coalition majority government

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, PhD Student, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

In Queensland, Labor was ahead in 11 seats after election night, and the Coalition led in 18, representing a projected five seat gain for Labor vs the 2013 election. However, all projected Labor gains had ordinary vote splits of less than 51.5% Two Party Preferred (2PP) to Labor, and the Coalition currently has big postal vote margins in all...

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The lessons to be learned now the ABC's pulled its 'inaccurate' Wi-Fried program

  • Written by: Rodney Croft, Professor of Health Psychology, University of Wollongong
imageThe ABC breached its impartiality standards in a Catalyst program on the safety of wireless devices such as mobile phones.Shutterstock/Sidarta

The ABC has this week announced that an episode of its Catalyst television program “breached the ABC’s impartiality standards” when it raised concerns about the safety of wireless devices...

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More Articles …

  1. Weekly Dose: ice and speed, the drugs that kept soldiers awake and a president young
  2. Workers are taking on more risk in the gig economy
  3. Renewable jet fuel could be growing on Australia's iconic gum trees
  4. Why drug-detection dogs are sniffing up the wrong tree
  5. Explainer: why stock market panic can signal a good time to buy
  6. Facing bumps, but on the right track: Indonesia's democratic progress
  7. Understanding the NDIS: a history of disability welfare from 'deserving poor' to consumers in control
  8. Understanding the NDIS: how does the scheme work and am I eligible for funding?
  9. Defiant Hanson will test a Coalition government
  10. Business Briefing: are Hanson, NXT and the Nationals bad for business?
  11. Research fraud: the temptation to lie – and the challenges of regulation
  12. Christos Tsiolkas, the 'blasphemous' artist and Barracuda
  13. If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?
  14. Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
  15. Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect
  16. By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far
  17. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  18. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  19. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  20. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  21. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  22. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  23. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  24. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  25. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  26. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  27. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  28. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  29. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  30. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  31. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  32. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  33. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  34. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  35. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  36. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  37. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  38. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  39. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  40. The off-topic Conversation #100
  41. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  42. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  43. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  44. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  45. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  46. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  47. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  48. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  49. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  50. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets

Business News

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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The Daily Magazine

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...