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Turnbull slams Porter for "nonsense" advice

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

Malcolm Turnbull has accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of providing advice to him that was constitutional “nonsense”, as the divisive events around the former prime minister’s removal are revisited.

Turnbull launched his acerbic Twitter attack following reports that the day before he was deposed last August, he clashed...

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what consumers need to know about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency

  • Written by: Ernest Foo, Associate Professor, Griffith University
what consumers need to know about Facebook’s new cryptocurrencyLibra could become more successful than other cryptocurrencies because it has the backing of multiple large international corporations.Shutterstock

Cryptocurrencies have become a global phenomenon in the past few years. Now Facebook is launching it’s own cryptocurrency, in association with Visa, MasterCard, Uber and others. The stated aim of L...

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Infecting healthy people in vaccine research can be ethical and necessary

  • Written by: Michael Selgelid, Director, Centre for Human Bioethics; Director, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Bioethics, Monash University
Infecting healthy people in vaccine research can be ethical and necessaryHuman challenge studies can be useful to test new vaccines and are increasingly being used internationally. Yet there are several ethical issues to consider.from www.shutterstock.com

Medical experiments involving intentionally infecting people with bacteria, viruses, and parasites are surprisingly common. And they are becoming more common...

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how bluestone shaped Melbourne’s identity

  • Written by: Stephanie Trigg, Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor of English Literature, University of Melbourne
how bluestone shaped Melbourne’s identityMelbourne laneways are famous for its cobbled bluestone lanewaysUnsplash

If we think of the bluestone in Melbourne, we may first think of the famous cobbled laneways intersecting the urban grid.

Initially, these laneways were used for the collection of night soil – human excrement collected at night from buckets or privies – and they...

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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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?

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

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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