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Is Labor’s plan to create ten Institutes of Higher Education a good idea?

  • Written by: Stephen Parker, Vice-Chancellor, University of Canberra
imageLabor said they would establish Commonwealth Institutes of Higher Education at ten sites across Australia.David Crossling/AAP

Senator Kim Carr has announced that a Labor government would establish Commonwealth Institutes of Higher Education at ten sites across Australia, on a trial basis.

They would involve universities and TAFE Institutes working...

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State of the states: a handful of votes could decide Tasmania's Liberal-held seats

  • Written by: Dain Bolwell, PhD Candidate in Politics and Public Policy, University of Tasmania
imageBill Shorten revisited his PR triumph of ten years earlier in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, early in the 2016 campaign.AAP/Scott Gelston

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.


It was no coincidence that on the...

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Nice guys finish first: empathetic boys attract more close female friends

  • Written by: Joseph Ciarrochi, Professor of Psychology, Australian Catholic University
imageBoys who have high rates of empathy have 1.8 times more friendships with girls than those who struggle to comprehend the emotions of others.iordani/Shutterstock

Making friends is tough for teenagers. Making friends with the opposite sex can be even tougher. Our research, published in the Journal of Personality, suggests empathy may be the key to...

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Why are we still scared of seeing two men kissing?

  • Written by: Scott McKinnon, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Urban Research Centre, Western Sydney University
imageGay men are sharing pictures of themselves kissing in an act of defiance in the wake of the Orlando shooting. Twitter/‏@barbarosansalfn

Although details remain uncertain, the father of Omar Mateen has claimed that his son’s murderous acts in Orlando’s Pulse nightclub last Saturday may have been inspired by the sight of two men...

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More Articles …

  1. Digital disruption: STEM graduates and more regulation not the answer
  2. Victoria's renewables target joins an impressive shift towards clean energy
  3. Second detection heralds the era of gravitational wave astronomy
  4. Fattened pigs, dog whistles and dead cats: the menagerie of a Lynton Crosby campaign
  5. Poor ReachTEL for Labor, but Essential better
  6. Meg Ryan's face and the historical battleground of ageing
  7. Five ways Orange is the New Black transformed TV
  8. Are unpaid internships unlawful?
  9. State of the states: South Australia's economy is the laggard of a nation in transition
  10. Orlando shooting is just the latest chapter in the global fight for LGBT rights
  11. How Pathology Australia advocates for 'patient care' to achieve big corporate profits
  12. Is Medicare facing a cost blowout from 'urgent' after-hours care rebates?
  13. Could 'nitrogen trading' help the Great Barrier Reef?
  14. Carbon capture and storage is unlikely to save coal in the long run
  15. Snapchat has its risks but it's a powerful tool for youth creativity and socialisation
  16. Election FactCheck: are larger, more frequent storms predicted due to climate change?
  17. Hustings and human speech (failings) in a 24/7 campaign
  18. Restricting gay men from donating blood is discriminatory
  19. Explainer: the importance of William Barak’s Ceremony
  20. Is there life through the looking-glass? The riddle of life's single-handedness
  21. NBN Co says it was protecting staff morale in caretaker breach
  22. State of the states: Australian Capital Territory voters face two elections in 2016
  23. Reducing bankruptcy to 12 months ignores realities of insolvency
  24. Weekly Dose: methadone, the most effective treatment for heroin dependence
  25. Islamic State is quick to claim Orlando shooting, but media should be careful in reporting those claims
  26. Political tracts: the good, the bad and the badly written
  27. 22 ways to cut your energy bills (before spending on solar panels)
  28. Me Before You: life, disability and 'inspiration porn'
  29. Our cities will stop working without a decent national housing policy
  30. State of the states: Seismic shocks could shift Victoria the Coalition's way
  31. Did we used to have two sleeps rather than one? Should we again?
  32. Why we need to support Aboriginal women’s choice to give birth on country
  33. From insider lobbying to grassroots campaigns; the Australian Conservation Foundation's strategy shift is paying off
  34. India is hedging its bets on coal to bring power to the people
  35. Business Briefing: what breeds terrorism?
  36. How the two major parties shape up on debate around student loan reform
  37. Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 2)
  38. Apple emphasises social responsibility and new features but is superficial on both
  39. Me Before You Before Fiction
  40. Treaty talk is only one problem for Indigenous recognition referendum
  41. #ausvotes 2016: some early impressions
  42. Microsoft sees integration opportunities in LinkedIn purchase – but will users care?
  43. Is nicotine really as safe as e-cigarette supporters make out?
  44. The off-topic Conversation #97
  45. Trollied: serves you (just) right
  46. Climate change makes a comeback – with the help of social media
  47. Labor's NBN plan shows it listened to critics of the current broadband rollout
  48. On asylum seekers, our history keeps repeating itself
  49. Computing gives us tools to preserve disappearing languages
  50. Dark Mofo and the affective power of a creative storm

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

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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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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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