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Jackie Lambie should not horse trade on medevac repeal bill

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

In this age of celebrity, Jacqui Lambie fits the narrative to a tee in the political sphere. She’s a rough-talking woman with a struggle-town back story who has landed centre stage because she has a lot of power – and sometimes the crucial vote – on contested issues in the Senate.

You get the impression Lambie loves both the drama...

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Yes, we still need to cut down on red and processed meat

  • Written by: Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
Yes, we still need to cut down on red and processed meatEating lots of red meat increases your risk of cancer and a range of chronic diseases. Sailing Gypsy/Shutterstock

Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to make sure it’s accurate.


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ACT's new animal sentience law recognises an animal's psychological pain and pleasure, and may lead to better protections

  • Written by: Jane Kotzmann, Lecturer in Law, Deakin University
ACT's new animal sentience law recognises an animal's psychological pain and pleasure, and may lead to better protectionsThe ACT is the first Australian jurisdiction to recognise animal sentience, but many other countries have already done so. Shutterstock

After a chimpanzee named Flint recently lost his mother, renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall wrote:

the last short journey he made, pausing to rest every few feet, was to the very place where Flo’s body...

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Australia's biggest property companies are making net-zero emissions pledges – now we can track them

  • Written by: Amandine Denis, Head of Research, ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University
Australia's biggest property companies are making net-zero emissions pledges – now we can track themHuge crowds marched last week to demand progress towards net zero emissions – and companies are listening. AAP Image/James Ross

Corporate Australia is taking action on climate change. Most recently, at the UN Climate Summit, Atlassian cofounder Michael Cannon-Brookes announced the A$26 billion Australian software company’s commitment to...

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  1. The vegans are coming! What's fuelling the interest in plant-based eating?
  2. Space can solve our looming resource crisis – but the space industry itself must be sustainable
  3. Scarcity drives water prices, not government water recovery: new research
  4. If warming exceeds 2°C, Antarctica's melting ice sheets could raise seas 20 metres in coming centuries
  5. How a Minecraft world has built a safe online playground for autistic kids
  6. composition for video gaming draws on tradition and tech
  7. Australia isn't taking the national security threat from far-right extremism seriously enough
  8. When big companies fund academic research, the truth often comes last
  9. Making our cities more accessible for people with disability is easier than we think
  10. Here's what happened when codeine was made prescription only. No, the sky didn't fall in
  11. Just because both sides support drought relief, doesn’t mean it's right
  12. Tim Watts on Australia's changing identity
  13. ranitidine, the heartburn medicine being recalled because of cancer-causing contamination
  14. can controversial athletes sell a sport or are they bad for the business?
  15. the rise and fall of an Australian advertising empire
  16. Australia's digital competitiveness is slipping. Here's how we can catch up
  17. What's made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia's new meat alternative
  18. How China is legally recognising same-sex couples, but not empowering them
  19. Australia's quest for national security is undermining the courts and could lead to secretive trials
  20. Paul Hogan and the myth of the white Aussie bloke
  21. Does your mental state affect recovery from illness and disease? We asked five experts
  22. politicians use it to discredit media, and journalists need to fight back
  23. China's military might is much closer to the US than you probably think
  24. what each of us can do to reduce our carbon footprint
  25. Feeling flight shame? Try quitting air travel and catch a sail boat
  26. The UK Labour Party wants to abolish private schools – could we do that in Australia?
  27. Another Australian PM finds a phone call with Trump can land you on the sticky paper
  28. 0.75% is a record low, but don't think for a second the Reserve Bank has finished cutting the cash rate
  29. control of the global computer-chip industry
  30. Is there such thing as an addictive personality?
  31. experimental Australian films as poetic diary entries
  32. Winter storms are speeding up the loss of Arctic sea ice
  33. how do scientists know evolution is real?
  34. Tens of thousands of tuna-attracting devices are drifting around the Pacific
  35. Fiji’s ancient hill forts and what we can learn from them
  36. Gonski’s vision of 'personalised learning' will stifle creativity and lead to a generation of automatons
  37. a plan to solve our shortage of cemetery space
  38. With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new script
  39. 1 in 3 young adults are lonely – and it affects their mental health
  40. Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general's approval
  41. The AFL sells an inclusive image of itself. But when it comes to race and gender, it still has a way to go
  42. which is smarter – a blue whale or an orca?
  43. Back to Back Theatre's exciting reframing of disability
  44. Misogyny, male rage and the words men use to describe Greta Thunberg
  45. How to turn Auckland's inner city streets into public spaces people can enjoy
  46. 'Developing' rift points to growing divisions between Coalition and Labor on China
  47. Disability and single parenthood still loom large in inherited poverty
  48. 6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep
  49. What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
  50. Australia has enacted 82 anti-terror laws since 2001. But tough laws alone won’t make us safer

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...

Essential Steps to Handle Sudden Tooth Pain and Dental Crises

A sudden, throbbing toothache can totally stop your whole day, with no warning. When severe pain, ...