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There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?

  • Written by Marilyn McMahon, Deputy Dean, School of Law, Deakin University
There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?www.shutterstock.com

Twenty-year-old Sydney woman Renae Marsden died by suicide after she was the victim of an elaborate catfishing scam.

A recent coronial investigation into her 2013 death found no offence had been committed by the perpetrator, revealing the difficulties of dealing with this new and emerging phenomenon.

While we wait for law reform...

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Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?

  • Written by Andrew McLachlan, Head of School and Dean of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?Shutterstock

A paper published in The Lancet has cast fresh controversy on the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

The study’s authors reported they were “unable to confirm a benefit” of using the drug, while also finding COVID-19 patients in hospital treated with hydroxychloroquine...

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why suicide modelling is so difficult

  • Written by Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University
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We’ve recently heard experts raise concerns about a looming mental health crisis, warning COVID-19’s psychological toll on Australians could be like a second wave of the pandemic.

Suicide modelling from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre has predicted a potential 25-50% increase in the number of people...

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Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?

  • Written by Michael Clarke, Associate Professor, National Security College, Australian National University
Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?Guanghui Gu / Costfoto/Sipa USA

There were certainly questions asked when Victoria first signed a memorandum of understanding to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2018, but it wasn’t until the past week that the criticism reached a fever pitch.

The depth of the animosity over the deal shows the extent to which the BRI has...

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  1. Morrison's industrial relations peace gambit is worth a shot. Even if it fails, it's shrewd politics
  2. a time to reflect on strong Indigenous leadership and resiliency in the face of a pandemic
  3. 4 ways our streets can rescue restaurants, bars and cafes after coronavirus
  4. missing the commute, the spaces between places and the podcast stories in our pockets
  5. The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
  6. after a storm, microplastic pollution surged in the Cooks River
  7. what pregnant women need to know
  8. When Christian met Sally – the match made by a pandemic
  9. Another savage blow to regional media spells disaster for the communities they serve
  10. New Zealand government ignores expert advice in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
  11. Has Australia really avoided 14,000 coronavirus deaths?
  12. Don't be phish food! Tips to avoid sharing your personal information online
  13. A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
  14. How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
  15. parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
  16. how DJs and creatives are earning a buck online via Twitch, Patreon, OnlyFans and more
  17. Australia, you have unfinished business. It's time to let our 'fire people' care for this land
  18. No big packed lectures allowed if we're to safely bring uni students back to campus
  19. Morrison government invites unions to dance, but employer groups call the tune
  20. What COVID-19 means for the people making your clothes
  21. Morrison wants unions and business to 'put down the weapons' on IR. But real reform will not be easy.
  22. Quality of life in high-density apartments varies. Here are 6 ways to improve it
  23. New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plume
  24. Rio Tinto just blasted away an ancient Aboriginal site. Here’s why that was allowed
  25. why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia?
  26. Are thermal cameras a magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? There's not enough evidence to know
  27. Warwick Thornton’s The Beach is a delicate conversation with Country
  28. The vaccine we're testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here's how it could work against coronavirus
  29. Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts
  30. Malka Leifer has been ruled fit to stand trial. Will extradition to Australia follow?
  31. Don't stand so close to me – understanding consent can help with those tricky social distancing moments
  32. For First Nations people, coronavirus has meant fewer services, separated families and over-policing: new report
  33. We need good information to make decisions, especially when things go wrong
  34. Public land is being sold exactly where thousands on the waiting list need housing
  35. 'Incel' violence is a form of extremism. It's time we treated it as a security threat
  36. A single mega-project exposes the Morrison government's gas plan as staggering folly
  37. What are the characteristics of strong mental health?
  38. Why flour is still missing from supermarket shelves
  39. 7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school
  40. Working out at home works for women – so well they might not go back to gyms
  41. why countries don't count emissions from goods they import
  42. Can Scott Morrison achieve industrial relations disarmament?
  43. Celeste Barber's story shows us the power of celebrity fundraising ... and the importance of reading the fine print
  44. what makes Jacinda Ardern an authentic leader
  45. The poorest Australians are twice as likely to die before age 75 as the richest, and the gap is widening
  46. The government says artists should be able to access JobKeeper payments. It's not that simple
  47. Why the coronavirus shouldn't stand in the way of the next wage increase
  48. how media mythbusting can actually make false beliefs stronger
  49. Why Trump's Make America Great Again hat makes a dangerous souvenir for foreign politicians
  50. now he has an election to win and a country to save

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