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Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us

  • Written by: Aileen Marwung Walsh, ARC Laureate Research Scholarship, Rediscovering Deep Human History, Australian National University
Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of usArchie Roach performs during the annual Long Walk celebrations in Melbourne last May. Erik Anderson

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of deceased people.

Review: Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music, by Archie Roach (Simon & Schuster)

Singer songwriter Archie Roach’s...

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Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof

  • Written by: Raymond William Loveridge, Adjunct Professor - School of Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney

More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed in Australia since the start of the bushfire season. More will certainly be destroyed before the season ends in March.

Could these houses have been built to better withstand fire?


Read more: 'This crisis has been unfolding for years': 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the...

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hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury

  • Written by: Liz Hanna, Honorary Senior Fellow, Australian National University
hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injuryNew research shows people will be more likely to die from accidents and injuries as the climate gets warmer.From shutterstock.com

What we suspected is now official: 2019 was Australia’s hottest year on record. The country’s average maximum temperature last year (30.69℃) was a scorching 2.09℃ hotter than the 1961-1990 average....

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Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedent

  • Written by: Ben Rich, Senior lecturer in International Relations and Security Studies, Curtin University
Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedentThe assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani has sparked protests in a number of countries – both Muslim and non-Muslim.RAHAT DAR/EPA

Since the US assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, the immediate crisis appears to have dissipated. However, the wider ramifications pose a worrying precedent for international affairs.

For...

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  1. Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll
  2. The sweet relief of rain after bushfires threatens disaster for our rivers
  3. Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead
  4. Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock
  5. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  6. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  7. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  8. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  9. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  10. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  11. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  12. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  13. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  14. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  15. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  16. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  17. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  18. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  19. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  20. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  21. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  22. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  23. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  24. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  25. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  26. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  27. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  28. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  29. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  30. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  31. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  32. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  33. an inability to deliver collective action
  34. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  35. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  36. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  37. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  38. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  39. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  40. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  41. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  42. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?
  43. A crisis of underinsurance threatens to scar rural Australia permanently
  44. the bushfires demand a climate policy reboot
  45. from wind-blown ripples to breaking on the beach
  46. Australia can expect far more fire catastrophes. A proper disaster plan is worth paying for
  47. Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
  48. Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
  49. take out the stuff that burns
  50. Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before. They could do it again

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