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Why is the Australian energy regulator suing wind farms – and why now?

  • Written by: Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
Why is the Australian energy regulator suing wind farms – and why now?Michael Coghlan/Flickr, CC BY-SA

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) is suing four of the wind farms involved in the 2016 South Australian blackout - run by AGL Energy, Neoen Australia, Pacific Hydro, and Tilt Renewables – alleging they breached generator performance standards and the national electricity rules.

These proceedings appear to...

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What is sepsis and how can it be treated?

  • Written by: Hamsa Puthalakath, Associate Professor, Biochemistry, La Trobe University
What is sepsis and how can it be treated?At least 5,000 Australians die each year as a result of sepsis, more commonly known as blood poisoning.From shutterstock.com

Sepsis, colloquially known as blood poisoning, occurs as a result of an infection, usually from bacteria. Bacteria can enter the blood stream via an open wound, from another part of the body after a surgical procedure, or...

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Millions of Muslims prepare to perform the hajj amid calls for a boycott

  • Written by: Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University
Millions of Muslims prepare to perform the hajj amid calls for a boycottThis year's hajj has attracted controversy, with growing calls for a boycott.Shutterstock

On Sunday, 2.4 million Muslims will gather in Mecca to perform the Islamic practice of hajj (pilgrimage). This year’s pilgrimage has been marred by regional politics and an unprecedented call to boycott the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The boycott was brought...

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Grandmother's case raises question whether NZ should adopt defence of 'diminished responsibility'

  • Written by: Brenda Midson, Editor, New Zealand Law Journal; Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Waikato
Grandmother's case raises question whether NZ should adopt defence of 'diminished responsibility'The judge described a grandmother who was sentenced for murder this week as suffering from severe mental health issues and "carer burnout".from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

In March this year, a Whanganui grandmother, Lorraine Smith, killed her teenage granddaughter, Kalis. Smith pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced this week to 12 years in...

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  1. Ooshies – a cautionary toy story about cashing in on childhood innocence
  2. Vegan food's sustainability claims need to give the full picture
  3. Are Trump's tariffs legal under the WTO? It seems not, and they are overturning 70 years of global leadership
  4. As Australia looks to join a coalition in Iran, the risks are many
  5. One in 10 Aussie kids care for someone with a disability or drug dependence – they need help at school
  6. why do I sometimes forget what I was just going to say?
  7. Vital Signs. Blame Trump, not China for the looming trade and currency war
  8. WA's take on assisted dying has many similarities with the Victorian law – and some important differences
  9. If we want liveable cities in 2060 we'll have to work together to transform urban systems
  10. revisiting the Dark Man – a journey into Queensland's shadow country
  11. Morrison can learn a lot from the public servants, but will he listen?
  12. land clearing and farming contribute a third of the world's greenhouse gases
  13. Cricket Australia’s new gender rules give much-needed clarity to athletes and clubs
  14. Morrison looking at details for commitment to protect shipping
  15. New ASIO head, Mike Burgess, is moving from one security agency to another
  16. what are CPAC's aims in Australia?
  17. Don't count on freezing ovarian tissue to delay menopause or stop your biological clock
  18. Pacific Undertow is a playful exercise in artistic rule-breaking
  19. don't just blame the internet, it's to do with a dwindling middle class
  20. corner store revival can rebuild neighbourhood ties
  21. Viruses aren't all nasty – some can actually protect our health
  22. Australian metadata laws put confidential interviews at risk, with no protections for research
  23. New survey reveals which religions New Zealanders trust most – and least – after Christchurch shootings
  24. 8chan's demise is a win against hate, but could drive extremists to the dark web
  25. The most influential American author of her generation, Toni Morrison's writing was radically ambiguous
  26. According to TV, heart attack victims are rich, white men who clutch their hearts and collapse. Here's why that's a worry
  27. Will the High Court ruling on public servant’s tweets have a 'powerful chill' on free speech?
  28. A new Australian film set in an immigration detention centre is a jarring mix of violence, satire and humanism
  29. Most migrants on bridging visas aren't 'scammers', they're well within their rights
  30. Meet the 'Hercules parrot' from prehistoric New Zealand – the biggest ever discovered
  31. Almonds don't lactate, but that's no reason to start calling almond milk juice
  32. Have a question about climate? The Conversation and Stuff can help with their New Zealand-based initiative
  33. What sort of housing do older Australians want and where do they want to live?
  34. The China-Trump trade conflict has spread to Australia. We're now at risk of global currency war
  35. will we be less healthy because of climate change?
  36. Want to beat climate change? Protect our natural forests
  37. India revokes Kashmir’s autonomy, risking yet another war with Pakistan
  38. How good was John Clarke? Some reflections on his poetics of tinkering
  39. Curious Kids: why is urine yellow?
  40. Gas prices are set to stay high. The government's moves, while welcome, won't achieve much
  41. ACCC seeks to clip wings of tech giants like Facebook and Google but international effort is required
  42. John Marsden says parents and schools are failing kids, but his book offers little evidence
  43. why is air colder the higher up you go?
  44. Enough inquiries that go nowhere – it's time for a royal commission into veteran suicide
  45. Why do I grunt when I bend over?
  46. AI is here to stay. Now we need to ensure that everyone benefits
  47. These 'job snob' claims don't match the evidence
  48. Will time tear us apart? Exploring the appeal of Joy Division 40 years on
  49. Australian media regulators face the challenge of dealing with global platforms Google and Facebook
  50. We can cut private health insurance costs by fixing how we pay for hip replacements and other implants

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