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Election FactCheck: is it true no solely managed Commonwealth fishery is subject to overfishing?

  • Written by: Caleb Gardner, Principle Research Fellow, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania

Monitoring of our fisheries' health has demonstrated that no solely-managed Commonwealth fishery is subject to overfishing – Senator Anne Ruston, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, media release, June 4, 2016.

Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Anne Ruston said no solely-managed Commonwealth fishery is...

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Cathedrals of light, cathedrals of ice, cathedrals of glass, cathedrals of bones

  • Written by: Naomi Stead, Associate professor, The University of Queensland
imageThe Cathedral of Light at Sydney's Vivid Festival.Doug Ford/flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

It’s interesting to see how often the cathedral emerges as a metaphor in everyday culture, and in which varied ways. Cathedrals are some of the largest buildings constructed by humankind, and some of the grandest and most beautiful.

They are also amongst the...

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It takes a village: law reform can't be the only response to online child abuse material

  • Written by: Marg Liddell, Senior Lecturer, Justice and Legal Studies, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
imageIt will take a whole-of-community effort to challenge child abuse material and prevent such sexual violence and abuse before it occurs.shutterstock

The Victorian government introduced legislation this week to deliver on key changes recommended by an in-depth review of the state’s sexual offences.

Among the changes is the replacement of the...

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Nick Xenophon Team

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

This week, The Conversation followed Nick Xenophon to his home state of South Australia, where the party formed in his name looks set to be the big winnner at this election. University of Canberra acting vice-chancellor Frances Shannon and Michelle Grattan discuss his rosy prospects and what they might mean for the new parliament.

Michelle Grattan...

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  2. Is small business really the engine room of Australia's economy?
  3. What are the implications of privatising land title offices?
  4. Speaking with: Deb Warr on poverty porn
  5. New technology offers hope for storing carbon dioxide underground
  6. Does tourism really suffer at sites listed as World Heritage In Danger?
  7. Coal and industrial relations: how miners secured workers' rights
  8. How Australians Die: cause #5 – diabetes
  9. Why Australia won't recognise Indigenous customary law
  10. From little things: the role of the Aboriginal customary law report in Mabo
  11. Law reports push piecemeal changes to native title, but still fall short
  12. The ACTU is a key Labor supporter but how much power does it actually have?
  13. Why the voice of Big Business is facing its biggest test
  14. Vital Signs: central bankers longing for growth that may not come
  15. Friday essay: punk's legacy, 40 years on
  16. Driverless cars need to hit the road come rain, wind or shine
  17. Governments must stop negatively framing policies aimed at Indigenous Australians
  18. Confusion about Senate rules could produce winners with small votes: Australia Institute
  19. Labor to release savings package
  20. Election podcast: Nick Xenophon on his play for Senate power
  21. Grattan on Friday: In Conversation with Nick Xenophon
  22. Vote 1 'Other': what's driving more voters to back a minor party this election
  23. The ghost of the 'greedy geezers' hovers over our super debate
  24. Seven's Olympic coverage could change the way we watch sport on our screens
  25. Can The Avalanches flourish in a pop music world remade in their own image?
  26. The Hobbit took our breath away: now it's the new normal
  27. Why we need to pay more attention to negative clinical trials
  28. Election FactCheck: has $100 billion been added to Australia's national debt under the current government?
  29. Naming the 'invisible perpetrator': a big step forward for media coverage of violence against women
  30. Flat-earth economists lead the hysteria over budget deficits
  31. Computing told us how close we came to a global pandemic of a drug-resistant flu
  32. Michelle Grattan in conversation: Australian voters disengaged and disillusioned
  33. Speed networking: how to win Euro 2016
  34. Corporate venture capital can pay, but only if you get the structure right
  35. Six reasons why food is a really big deal
  36. Lobbying 101: how interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want
  37. Patient advocate or doctors' union? How the AMA flexes its political muscle
  38. How Australians Die: cause #4 – chronic lower respiratory diseases
  39. 'Character' and 'behaviour' off the field should not be selection criteria for the Olympics
  40. Coal was king of the Industrial Revolution, but not always the path to a modern economy
  41. It's time we broke up the retail arms of Australia's Big Four banks
  42. Shedding the 'victim narrative' for tales of magic, myth and superhero pride
  43. A 700,000-year-old fossil find shows the Hobbits’ ancestors were even smaller
  44. How the Hobbits kept their tools as they shrank into island life
  45. Google's other bets' losing streak: Nest and Verily's problematic Silicon Valley CEOs
  46. China and the US: when worlds collide
  47. Clinton clinches Democratic nomination after big wins in New Jersey and California
  48. How do we weigh the moral value of human lives against animal ones?
  49. New DNA study confirms ancient Aborigines were the First Australians
  50. Weekly Dose: methotrexate, the anti-inflammatory drug that can kill if taken daily

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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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

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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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

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

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

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How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

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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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