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a bold reimagining through circus and opera

  • Written by: Alastair Blanshard, Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History Deputy Head of School, The University of Queensland
a bold reimagining through circus and operaUnder director Yaron Lifschitz, this version of Orpheus and Eurydice is interested in exploring the tragedy implicit in this story. Jade Ferguson/Opera Queensland

Orpheus and Eurydice, directed by Yaron Lifschitz, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

The story of Orpheus’ descent into the underworld to retrieve his beloved Eurydice has fascinated...

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Here's why memories come flooding back when you visit places from your past

  • Written by: Adam Osth, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne
Here's why memories come flooding back when you visit places from your pastA lifetime of memories... but not always readily accessible.Modus Vivendi/Shutterstock

We all know our memories get worse as time goes on – your recollection of what you did yesterday is probably a lot better than for the same day three years ago.

And yet we often have moments where old and seemingly forgotten memories pop back into mind....

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Why the government's proposed facial recognition database is causing such alarm

  • Written by: Sarah Moulds, Lecturer of Law, University of South Australia
Why the government's proposed facial recognition database is causing such alarmAndrew Hastie said the broad objectives of the identity-matching system were sound, but key changes were needed to ensure privacy and transparency. Lukas Coch/AAP

Since before the 2019 election, the Morrison government has been keen to introduce a new scheme that would allow government agencies, telecos and banks to use facial recognition...

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No, Mr Dutton, DNA testing ISIS brides won't tell you who's an Australian citizen

  • Written by: Peter Gunn, Honorary Associate Professor, Forensic Biology, University of Technology Sydney

Home affairs minister Peter Dutton suggested earlier this week that DNA testing would be needed to verify Australian citizenship claims of ISIS brides trapped in Syria.

There are some people who may claim to be Australian citizens — we don’t know whether they are […] You would need DNA testing and you’d need other checks to...

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  1. writing without rules lets kids find their voice, just like professional authors
  2. You can't boost Australia's north to 5 million people without a proper plan
  3. The Coalition's approach to religious discrimination risks being an inconclusive, wasteful exercise
  4. Predicting research results can mean better science and better advice
  5. talk of a US wealth tax is about symbolism as much as it is about economics
  6. What if we measured the thing that matters most: "carbon productivity"
  7. Friday essay: thrills, booze and athleisure gear
  8. 80% of household water goes to waste – we need to get it back
  9. Grattan on Friday – Anthony Albanese needs some meat in his first 'vision statement' next week
  10. We have a vaccine for hepatitis B but here's why we still need a cure
  11. landmark ruling could trigger other workers' compensation claims from reality TV stars
  12. Let's not be cynical about #righttoknow, it's a bright spot on the media horizon
  13. advertisers must rethink their plastic waste message
  14. Australia's greenhouse gas emissions are set to fall
  15. student results are (mostly) out of their hands
  16. how our 'macho' construction culture is killing tradies
  17. US retreat from Syria could see Islamic State roar back to life
  18. Heather Rose's new book has a sense of place yet taps into global unease
  19. how does an optical illusion work?
  20. Over-the-top policing of bike helmet laws targets vulnerable riders
  21. many employers don't want new migrants
  22. John Setka resigns from ALP, attacks Albanese
  23. Nationals leader Michael McCormack acknowledges snafu over Hanson dairy deal
  24. Deputy PM Michael McCormack on the drought and restive Nationals
  25. If you want to boost the economy, big infrastructure projects won't cut it: new Treasury boss
  26. Politicians must mine the divide between coal lobbies and energy companies
  27. 'My friends are taking MDMA at raves and music festivals. Is it safe?'
  28. new projects focus on the rights of artists with disabilities
  29. what happens when AI starts giving out fashion tips?
  30. Water may soon lap at the door, but still some homeowners don't want to rock the boat
  31. Australians split on the level of foreign students: ANUpoll
  32. 3 things to help improve your exam results (besides studying)
  33. Australian governments have long been hostile to media freedom. That's unlikely to change any time soon
  34. The 'ceasefire' in Syria is ending – here's what's likely to happen now
  35. from koala jumpers to the Sydney Olympics, Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson defined Australian fashion
  36. Is coconut water good for you? We asked five experts
  37. Your brain approaches tricky tasks in a surprisingly simple way
  38. a clever way to include homes in the age pension assets test
  39. how volcanoes influence climate and how their emissions compare to what we produce
  40. Trackless trams v light rail? It's not a contest – both can improve our cities
  41. Horse racing must change, or the court of public opinion will bury it
  42. where big businesses dump their excess data, and hackers have a field day
  43. the medevac law saves lives. But even this isn't enough to alleviate refugee suffering
  44. the art and genius of metaphor in Anna Spargo-Ryan’s The Paper House
  45. Australia needs a Media Freedom Act. Here's how it could work
  46. Australia has plenty of gas, but our bills are ridiculous. The market is broken
  47. here's what Aboriginal survivors of child sexual abuse told us they need
  48. Don't stress, your ATAR isn't the final call. There are many ways to get into university
  49. We could reduce the slaughter of racehorses if we breed them for longer racing careers
  50. To bolster our fragile road and rail system we need to add a 'micro-mobility' network

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