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State of the states: why Labor's fortunes are on the rise in Western Australia

  • Written by: Natalie Mast, Associate Director, Performance Analytics, University of Western Australia
imageMalcolm Turnbull visited a shipyard early in the campaign to highlight an already announced contract to build naval patrol boats.AAP/Mike Bowers

Ahead of polling day on July 2, our State of the states series takes stock of the key issues, seats and policies affecting the vote in each of Australia’s states and territories.

By nature a...

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Friday essay: The Qur’an, the Bible and homosexuality in Islam

  • Written by: Christopher van der Krogt, Lecturer in History, Massey University
image Peter Paul Rubens, Lot and his family escaping from the doomed city guided by an angel, circa 1615.

Neither the Bible nor the Qur’an (Koran) has a lot to say about homosexuality, and what they do say relates only indirectly to contemporary discussions about gay rights and same-sex marriage. Like pre-modern scholars of law and ethics, these...

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Personalised medicine has obvious benefits but has anyone thought about the issues?

  • Written by: Nola Ries, Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
imagePersonalised medicine allows treatment to be tailored to a patient’s unique genetic makeupfrom shutterstock.com

US Vice President Joe Biden recently launched The Genomic Data Commons, an open-access database that contains genomic and clinical data of 12,000 patients.

The aim is to allow researchers to better understand cancer’s...

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Infographic: The state of coal

  • Written by: Reema Rattan, Series + Specials Editor, The Conversation
imageCoal is the biggest source of electricity. Coal image from www.shutterstock.com

As the world moves to combat climate change, it’s increasingly doubtful that coal will continue to be a viable energy source, because of its high greenhouse gas emissions. But coal played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution and continues to fuel some of the...

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  1. Will climate and emissions targets really curb China’s coal consumption? Only time will tell
  2. Apple iOS 10 v Google Android: which is leading the way?
  3. Grattan on Friday: If Labor loses, what happens to Bill Shorten?
  4. Protections for Australian cattle found wanting – yet again
  5. Just the facts, ma'am: a guide to The Conversation's FactCheck process
  6. From tomboys and butch dykes to anything goes: how women's image has evolved on the footy field
  7. Is this injectable tanning drug safe to use?
  8. Survey: more Australians want climate action now than before the carbon tax
  9. Is Labor’s plan to create ten Institutes of Higher Education a good idea?
  10. State of the states: a handful of votes could decide Tasmania's Liberal-held seats
  11. Nice guys finish first: empathetic boys attract more close female friends
  12. Why are we still scared of seeing two men kissing?
  13. Digital disruption: STEM graduates and more regulation not the answer
  14. Victoria's renewables target joins an impressive shift towards clean energy
  15. Second detection heralds the era of gravitational wave astronomy
  16. Fattened pigs, dog whistles and dead cats: the menagerie of a Lynton Crosby campaign
  17. Poor ReachTEL for Labor, but Essential better
  18. Meg Ryan's face and the historical battleground of ageing
  19. Five ways Orange is the New Black transformed TV
  20. Are unpaid internships unlawful?
  21. State of the states: South Australia's economy is the laggard of a nation in transition
  22. Orlando shooting is just the latest chapter in the global fight for LGBT rights
  23. How Pathology Australia advocates for 'patient care' to achieve big corporate profits
  24. Is Medicare facing a cost blowout from 'urgent' after-hours care rebates?
  25. Could 'nitrogen trading' help the Great Barrier Reef?
  26. Carbon capture and storage is unlikely to save coal in the long run
  27. Snapchat has its risks but it's a powerful tool for youth creativity and socialisation
  28. Election FactCheck: are larger, more frequent storms predicted due to climate change?
  29. Hustings and human speech (failings) in a 24/7 campaign
  30. Restricting gay men from donating blood is discriminatory
  31. Explainer: the importance of William Barak’s Ceremony
  32. Is there life through the looking-glass? The riddle of life's single-handedness
  33. NBN Co says it was protecting staff morale in caretaker breach
  34. State of the states: Australian Capital Territory voters face two elections in 2016
  35. Reducing bankruptcy to 12 months ignores realities of insolvency
  36. Weekly Dose: methadone, the most effective treatment for heroin dependence
  37. Islamic State is quick to claim Orlando shooting, but media should be careful in reporting those claims
  38. Political tracts: the good, the bad and the badly written
  39. 22 ways to cut your energy bills (before spending on solar panels)
  40. Me Before You: life, disability and 'inspiration porn'
  41. Our cities will stop working without a decent national housing policy
  42. State of the states: Seismic shocks could shift Victoria the Coalition's way
  43. Did we used to have two sleeps rather than one? Should we again?
  44. Why we need to support Aboriginal women’s choice to give birth on country
  45. From insider lobbying to grassroots campaigns; the Australian Conservation Foundation's strategy shift is paying off
  46. India is hedging its bets on coal to bring power to the people
  47. Business Briefing: what breeds terrorism?
  48. How the two major parties shape up on debate around student loan reform
  49. Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 2)
  50. Apple emphasises social responsibility and new features but is superficial on both

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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