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Difficult for Labor to win in 2022 using new pendulum, plus Senate and House preference flows

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Difficult for Labor to win in 2022 using new pendulum, plus Senate and House preference flowsUnless Labor improves markedly with the lower-educated, they risk losing the seat count while winning the popular vote at the next election. AAP/Dan Peled

Australian elections have been won in outer metropolitan and regional electorates, but Labor did badly in swing terms in those types of seats at the May 18 election. In inner metropolitan...

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Obesity has become the new normal but it's still a health risk

  • Written by: Tim Olds, Professor of Health Sciences, University of South Australia
Obesity has become the new normal but it's still a health riskExercise is good for you, no matter what your weight. Pressmaster/Shutterstock

Nike’s London store recently introduced a plus-sized mannequin to display its active clothing range which goes up to a size 32.

The mannequin triggered a cascade of responses ranging from outrage to celebration. One side argues that the mannequin normalises obesity...

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High Court judgment still leaves donor-conceived families in limbo about who is a legal parent

  • Written by: Hannah Robert, Lecturer in Law, La Trobe University
High Court judgment still leaves donor-conceived families in limbo about who is a legal parentWho's your daddy? This latest court case doesn't provide any certainty for donors, women and their children.Halfpoint/Shutterstock

Families formed using donor conception have, for a decade or more, assumed donors of sperm and eggs are not legal parents because state and territory laws state they are not.

Over time, judges have opened up cracks in...

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  2. What the not guilty pleas mean for the trial of alleged Christchurch mosque gunman
  3. what the additional terrorism charge means for mosque attack trial
  4. 30 years since Australia first connected to the internet, we've come a long way
  5. the sordid history of AFL barracking
  6. How a humble Perth boathouse became Australia's most unlikely tourist attraction
  7. Once were Kiwis. Here's the hidden history of Australia's own well-being framework
  8. Locking up kids damages their mental health and sets them up for more disadvantage. Is this what we want?
  9. how uncapped university funding actually boosted Indigenous student numbers
  10. Friday essay: diversity in the media is vital
  11. Curious cases of chemical cross-kingdom communication
  12. Driverless buses can help end the suburbs' public transport woes
  13. Those tax cuts test Albanese and provoke Hanson
  14. Government senator urges sale of ABC city properties
  15. Cory Bernardi to disband Australian Conservatives
  16. Why we should be wary of expanding powers of the Australian Signals Directorate
  17. giving schools extra money only if they meet 'outcomes' can hamper teaching standards
  18. who the suspects are, what they're charged with, and what happens next
  19. a river does need all its water
  20. There are 70 million refugees in the world. Here are 5 solutions to the problem
  21. Australians' trust in news media is falling as concern over 'fake news' grows
  22. Here's how to make our cities breastfeeding-friendly
  23. Indies & Idols mixes rock stars with modern Polish composers
  24. how is the Sun burning?
  25. young women share their stories of homelessness
  26. Buck-passing on apartment building safety leaves residents at risk
  27. Krokodil, the Russian 'flesh-eating' drug, makes a rare appearance in Australia
  28. Myth busted. Boosting super would cost the budget more than it saved on age pensions
  29. New research could lead to a pregnancy test for endangered marsupials
  30. Frozen was our most important feminist film but the sequel won't have the same impact
  31. how Australia and the US can remain close despite the threat
  32. Here's what teachers look for when kids start school
  33. We know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?
  34. Can a sperm donor be a legal parent? In landmark decision, the High Court says yes
  35. Australia's energy exports increase global greenhouse emissions, not decrease them
  36. Playing games? It's a serious way to win community backing for change
  37. Four laws that need urgent reform to protect both national security and press freedom
  38. Netflix is opening its first Australian HQ. What does this mean for the local screen industry?
  39. Sport is full of conspiracy theories – Chris Froome’s horrific cycling crash is just the latest example
  40. 50 years after Australia's historic 'equal pay' decision, the legacy of 'women's work' remains
  41. The three things universities must do to survive disruption
  42. What do Aboriginal Australians want from their aged care system? Community connection is number one
  43. Setka gets backing from group of unions as split deepens
  44. US-Iran conflict escalates again, raising the threat of another war in the Middle East
  45. Paladin contract secrecy highlights our broken refugee system
  46. Turning local libraries, pools and playgroups into sites of surveillance – ParentsNext goes too far
  47. Why the Australasian Health Star Rating needs major changes to make it work
  48. a stylish, enjoyable, historically informed opera premiere
  49. How to answer the argument that Australia's emissions are too small to make a difference
  50. Below zero is ‘reverse’. How the Reserve Bank would make quantitative easing work

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How Local Organisations Can Get Their Story Told in the Media

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

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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...