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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the budget that launches an election

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The government’s economic narrative began to emerge more clearly this week when it handed down its first budget. University of Canberra acting vice-chancellor Frances Shannon and professorial fellow Michelle Grattan take a look at how the budget and Labor’s reply position both on the verge of an election campaign.

Michelle Grattan does...

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Rhythm on the brain, and why we can't stop dancing

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageSome of us can't help moving to a beat.Shutterstock

Music and dance are far from idle pastimes. They are universal forms of expression and deeply rewarding activities that fulfil diverse social functions. Both feature in all the world’s cultures and throughout history.

A common feature of music and dance is rhythmic movement, which is often...

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Politics podcast: Andrew Leigh on Labor's budget reply

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

In response to the government’s pre-election budget, Labor’s Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh, a former professor of economics, describes an alternative economic plan.

Leigh tells Michelle Grattan that a Labor government would have delivered a budget that faced down Australia’s big economic challenges.

“They include...

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