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We have already had countless bushfire inquiries. What good will it do to have another?

  • Written by: Kevin Tolhurst, Hon. Assoc. Prof., Fire Ecology and Management, University of Melbourne
We have already had countless bushfire inquiries. What good will it do to have another?military

As our country battles the most extensive fires of our lifetime, there are increasing calls for a royal commission into the states and territories’ preparedness and the federal government’s response to the disaster.

A royal commission has coercive powers beyond a government inquiry, and the need for one implies there are facts...

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a short history of female swimwear

  • Written by: Lydia Edwards, Fashion historian, Edith Cowan University
a short history of female swimwearWomen at Brisbane's Oasis Swimming Pool, January 1950.Brisbane City Council, CC BY-NC

Human beings have a surprisingly long relationship with the concept of swimwear. After all, the first heated swimming pool is believed to have been built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in the 1st century BC.

Before the early 1800s, it was relatively common to swim...

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5 tips to help ease your child back into school mode after the holidays

  • Written by: Christine Grové, Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Lecturer, Monash University
5 tips to help ease your child back into school mode after the holidaysThe holidays will likely disrupt usual school sleep and wake times.from shutterstock.com

Most children in Australia are going back to school in just over a week. Children experience a mix of emotions when it comes to going to school.

Easing back after the holidays can range from feeling really excited and eager to concern, fear or anxiety. Getting...

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apps may soon be able to predict your life expectancy, but do you want to know?

  • Written by: James Jin Kang, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
apps may soon be able to predict your life expectancy, but do you want to know?Monaco and Japan have some of the highest life expectancies in the world. But calculating an individual's life expectancy will require taking data analysis several steps further.SHUTTERSTOCK

When will I die?

This question has endured across cultures and civilisations. It has given rise to a plethora of religions and spiritual paths over thousands of...

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  1. Bushfires left millions of animals dead. We should use them, not just bury them
  2. BlackRock is the canary in the coalmine. Its decision to dump coal signals what's next
  3. a hilarious comedy about suffocating expectations
  4. Formula 1 says it's going carbon neutral but fans must demand greater detail on how
  5. Bushfire smoke is bad for your eyes, too. Here's how you can protect them
  6. I'm struggling to breathe with all the bushfire smoke – could I have undiagnosed asthma?
  7. If you can read this headline, you can read a novel. Here's how to ignore your phone and just do it
  8. Tales of wombat 'heroes' have gone viral. Unfortunately, they're not true
  9. Bushfire smoke is everywhere in our cities. Here's exactly what you are inhaling
  10. I've won cases against the government before. Here's why I doubt a climate change class action would succeed
  11. You're not the only one feeling helpless. Eco-anxiety can reach far beyond bushfire communities
  12. Shaming people for flying won't cut airline emissions. We need a smarter solution
  13. From election upsets to climate chaos, rolling the dice helps us appreciate the odds
  14. Artists help communities during a crisis, not hinder. Why are we still told they don't matter?
  15. In this new world of bushfire terror, I question whether I want to have kids
  16. Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areas
  17. You can leave water out for wildlife without attracting mosquitoes, if you take a few precautions
  18. At a performance of The White Album, I found the community I needed in a time of crisis
  19. Australia's bushfires could drive more than 700 animal species to extinction. Check the numbers for yourself
  20. Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts
  21. Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us
  22. Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof
  23. hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury
  24. Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedent
  25. Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll
  26. The sweet relief of rain after bushfires threatens disaster for our rivers
  27. Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead
  28. Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock
  29. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  30. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  31. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  32. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  33. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  34. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  35. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  36. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  37. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  38. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  39. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  40. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  41. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  42. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  43. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  44. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  45. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  46. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  47. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  48. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  49. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  50. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk

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