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Trump’s Twitter tantrum may wreck the internet

  • Written by: Michael Douglas, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Western Australia

US President Donald Trump, who tweeted more than 11,000 times in the first two years of his presidency, is very upset with Twitter.

Earlier this week Trump tweeted complaints about mail-in ballots, alleging voter fraud – a familiar Trump falsehood. Twitter attached a label to two of his tweets with links to sources that fact–checked the...

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Government to repay 470,000 unlawful robodebts in what might be Australia's biggest-ever financial backdown

  • Written by: Terry Carney, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Sydney

In a near-complete capitulation, the government will refund every alleged overpayment it has collected from welfare recipients under the discredited “robodebt” system of income averaging.

Unveiling the automated system in mid-2016 then treasurer Scott Morrison and social services minister Christian Porter promised more “accurate...

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High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The Dismissal

  • Written by: Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The DismissalNational Archives of Australia

The High Court has ruled that Sir John Kerr’s correspondence with the queen comprises “Commonwealth records”. This means access to them is now in Australian hands and can no longer be vetoed by the private secretary to the queen.

This correspondence, which includes Kerr’s briefings to the...

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10 reasons why renewable energy is the future

  • Written by: Andrew Blakers, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University
10 reasons why renewable energy is the futureLucy Nicholson/Reuters

Australia’s latest greenhouse gas figures released today show national emissions fell slightly last year. This was by no means an economy-wide effort – solar and wind energy did most of the heavy lifting.

Emissions fell 0.9% last year compared to 2018. The rapid deployment of solar and wind is slashing emissions in...

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  1. Michelle Grattan on JobKeeper, JobMaker, and Eden-Monaro
  2. Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent – and, importantly, who gets to use it
  3. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on saving Australia's tourism and construction industries
  4. The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
  5. There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?
  6. Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?
  7. why suicide modelling is so difficult
  8. Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?
  9. Morrison's industrial relations peace gambit is worth a shot. Even if it fails, it's shrewd politics
  10. a time to reflect on strong Indigenous leadership and resiliency in the face of a pandemic
  11. 4 ways our streets can rescue restaurants, bars and cafes after coronavirus
  12. missing the commute, the spaces between places and the podcast stories in our pockets
  13. The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
  14. after a storm, microplastic pollution surged in the Cooks River
  15. what pregnant women need to know
  16. When Christian met Sally – the match made by a pandemic
  17. Another savage blow to regional media spells disaster for the communities they serve
  18. New Zealand government ignores expert advice in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
  19. Has Australia really avoided 14,000 coronavirus deaths?
  20. Don't be phish food! Tips to avoid sharing your personal information online
  21. A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
  22. How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
  23. parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
  24. how DJs and creatives are earning a buck online via Twitch, Patreon, OnlyFans and more
  25. Australia, you have unfinished business. It's time to let our 'fire people' care for this land
  26. No big packed lectures allowed if we're to safely bring uni students back to campus
  27. Morrison government invites unions to dance, but employer groups call the tune
  28. What COVID-19 means for the people making your clothes
  29. Morrison wants unions and business to 'put down the weapons' on IR. But real reform will not be easy.
  30. Quality of life in high-density apartments varies. Here are 6 ways to improve it
  31. New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plume
  32. Rio Tinto just blasted away an ancient Aboriginal site. Here’s why that was allowed
  33. why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia?
  34. Are thermal cameras a magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? There's not enough evidence to know
  35. Warwick Thornton’s The Beach is a delicate conversation with Country
  36. The vaccine we're testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here's how it could work against coronavirus
  37. Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts
  38. Malka Leifer has been ruled fit to stand trial. Will extradition to Australia follow?
  39. Don't stand so close to me – understanding consent can help with those tricky social distancing moments
  40. For First Nations people, coronavirus has meant fewer services, separated families and over-policing: new report
  41. We need good information to make decisions, especially when things go wrong
  42. Public land is being sold exactly where thousands on the waiting list need housing
  43. 'Incel' violence is a form of extremism. It's time we treated it as a security threat
  44. A single mega-project exposes the Morrison government's gas plan as staggering folly
  45. What are the characteristics of strong mental health?
  46. Why flour is still missing from supermarket shelves
  47. 7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school
  48. Working out at home works for women – so well they might not go back to gyms
  49. why countries don't count emissions from goods they import
  50. Can Scott Morrison achieve industrial relations disarmament?

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

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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

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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

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