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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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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

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

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

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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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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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