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Bellingcat's report on MH17 shows citizens can and will do intelligence work

  • Written by: Tim van Gelder, Enterprise Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
Bellingcat's report on MH17 shows citizens can and will do intelligence workLarge groups inherently possess more diverse knowledge, expertise and perspectives.Tim de Groot/Unsplash

Amid the news last week that the perpetrators responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) will be put to trial next March, a report was released identifying further suspects responsible for escorting the missile to and from...

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Trade war tensions sky high as Trump and Xi prepare to meet at the G20

  • Written by: Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University

The word “consequential” is a popular fallback for commentators seeking to invest a particular event with the significance it might warrant. On occasions, the word is misused to inflate a moment that does not rise to the level of “consequential”.

However, it would be difficult to argue against the proposition that leaders of...

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why it's time to focus on the perpetrator when tackling domestic violence

  • Written by: Camilla Nelson, Associate Professor in Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
why it's time to focus on the perpetrator when tackling domestic violenceA new book by ABC journalist Jess Hill is the result of four years' investigation into the problem of domestic violence. Shutterstock

Review: See What You Made Me Do: Power, Control and Domestic Abuse by Jess Hill. (Black Inc).

You will not sleep if you read Jess Hill’s new book. Nobody should.

Anybody familiar with Hill’s work as an...

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Competition for the kerb is rising, and cities are going to have to manage it

  • Written by: Neil Sipe, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, The University of Queensland
Competition for the kerb is rising, and cities are going to have to manage itTaxis have traditionally competed for kerbside space in our cities, but they now have many new competitors.Neil Sipe, Author provided

In case you missed it, 2018 was designated the Year of the Kerb by Sabrina Sussman, Zipcar’s public partnerships manager. This is because competition for limited kerb space has been increasing over the past few...

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  1. Our ailing aged care system shows you can't skimp on nursing care
  2. Media chiefs unite on press freedom, but will it result in any action?
  3. Is Australia's electricity grid vulnerable to the kind of cyber attacks taking place between Russia and the US?
  4. Sydney declares a climate emergency – what does that mean in practice?
  5. Coach Fitz and the accidentally comic voice
  6. could the Australian Christian Lobby be investigated for its Israel Folau fundraiser?
  7. beneficial or risky? Here's what the evidence says
  8. what are the media companies' challenges to the AFP raids about?
  9. how Ash Barty became the world's best female tennis player
  10. How English-speaking countries upended the trade-off between babies and jobs without even trying
  11. People living in rural areas may be at lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
  12. Most Australian teachers feel unprepared to teach students with special needs
  13. Australia's social housing policy needs stronger leadership and an investment overhaul
  14. Australians' feelings sour towards China: Lowy poll
  15. Morrison warns of widespread pain if US-China trade tensions are not contained
  16. To protect us all, babies travelling overseas may need the measles shot at 6 months instead of 12
  17. Why Christians disagree over the Israel Folau saga
  18. 5 things to know about the traditional Christian doctrine of hell
  19. why can’t we do whatever we want?
  20. Can you be liable for defamation for what other people write on your Facebook page? Australian court says: maybe
  21. what is surveillance capitalism and how does it shape our economy?
  22. Peter Dutton is whipping up fear on the medevac law, but it defies logic and compassion
  23. You can't get influenza from a flu shot – here's how it works
  24. here's why Darwin was rocked so hard by a distant quake
  25. fear for the Great Barrier Reef made climate change feel urgent
  26. talk of the demise of central banks is greatly exaggerated
  27. Jobs are changing, and fast. Here's what the VET sector (and employers) need to do to keep up
  28. E. coli in milk won't necessarily make you sick – but it signals risks from other bacteria
  29. why older Australians are more trusting, and what that means for them
  30. Julie Gough's 'Tense Past' reminds us how the brutalities of colonial settlement are still felt today
  31. why do spiders need so many eyes but we only need two?
  32. Australia's still building 4 in every 5 new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard
  33. Would you eat meat grown from cells in a laboratory? Here's how it works
  34. Morrison wants to unleash economy's 'animal spirits' and foreshadows new look at industrial relations
  35. dead, in crisis, or in transition?
  36. In Never Look Away we finally have a painter biopic offering insight into the creative process
  37. People who spread deepfakes think their lies reveal a deeper truth
  38. For women's sake, let's screen for depression as part of the new heart health checks
  39. Dan Tehan wants a 'model code' on free speech at universities – what is it and do unis need it?
  40. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the winding up of Australian Conservatives
  41. here's the best way to score at the Women's World Cup
  42. The mighty mulga grows deep and lives long
  43. Need to find a good restaurant? Economics serves up some golden rules
  44. Why revive a forgotten Australian classic? Oriel Gray's The Torrents remains relevant today
  45. Difficult for Labor to win in 2022 using new pendulum, plus Senate and House preference flows
  46. Obesity has become the new normal but it's still a health risk
  47. South Australia is close to fully decriminalising sex work
  48. High Court judgment still leaves donor-conceived families in limbo about who is a legal parent
  49. Apple controversy masks the real failures of Federation Square
  50. What the not guilty pleas mean for the trial of alleged Christchurch mosque gunman

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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Ask new EV owners what worried them before buying and charging time comes up early. A petrol tank fi...

Crossing Several European Borders? How to Keep Your Phone Working the Whole Trip

A multi-country trip through Europe can cross three borders in a day. Take the coach from Split to...

Behind the Scenes: How Medicines Stay Safe Before They Reach Your Pharmacy

You pick up a prescription, glance at the label and pop the box in your bag without a second thought...

How Local Organisations Can Get Their Story Told in the Media

The local junior footy club raises enough money to send a team interstate. A community garden double...

Understanding the Compassionate Flexibility Built Into Religious Fasting Traditions

You've probably been aware of religious fasting as part of the cultural landscape, whether through...

The Rise of Australian-Made Spirits and What It Means for Local Drinkers

Not so long ago, ordering a local gin at the pub would earn you a blank look. Bottle shop shelves we...

How NDIS Providers Can Free Up Space and Run a Tighter Operation

Walk into the office of almost any growing NDIS provider and you will probably find a corner that ha...

Small Acts, Big Impact: How Australians Can Give Back to Their Communities

There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...

The Lost Art of Saying Thank You and Why It Still Matters

Somewhere between the arrival of email and the rise of the reaction emoji, the humble thank you shra...