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older women have their say about the challenges of life in a city like Melbourne

  • Written by: Harriet Radermacher, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of General Practice, Monash University

Who decides what matters in the lives of voters? In the run-up to the 2018 Victorian state election, media focused on a few potential big issues of concern or interest. Newspapers featured pieces on the consequences of uncapped population growth in Victoria, particularly suburban housing sprawl and unaffordability. Public transport and the growing...

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Rising seas allow coastal wetlands to store more carbon

  • Written by: Kerrylee Rogers, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
Rising seas allow coastal wetlands to store more carbonCarbon storage in Australian mangroves can help mitigate climate change.Shutterstock

Coastal wetlands don’t cover much global area but they punch well above their carbon weight by sequestering the most atmospheric carbon dioxide of all natural ecosystems.

Termed “blue carbon ecosystems” by virtue of their connection to the sea,...

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Eat your vegetables – studies show plant-based diets are good for immunity

  • Written by: Yasmine Probst, Senior lecturer, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong
Eat your vegetables – studies show plant-based diets are good for immunityWe've been told there are many benefits of eating our veggies. Could they improve our immune system too?From shutterstock.com

The number of people in Australia who follow vegetarian or plant-based diets is growing rapidly. People might choose to be vegetarian for ethical, cultural or health-related reasons.

While not all vegetarians are necessarily...

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We need more than a website to stop Australians paying exorbitant out-of-pocket health costs

  • Written by: Anthony Scott, Professor, University of Melbourne
We need more than a website to stop Australians paying exorbitant out-of-pocket health costsFor some people, high out-of-pocket costs makes it difficult to see a doctor or fill a prescription.From shutterstock.com

In an attempt to crack down on specialists charging exorbitant fees, the Morrison government has pledged to create a website listing individual specialists’ fees.

The website is voluntary and doctors will post their own...

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  2. startling theatre and a call to the dead to speak
  3. Fingerprint and face scanners aren’t as secure as we think they are
  4. The Heights - at last, a credible Australian working-class soap
  5. Marriage equality was momentous, but there is still much to do to progress LGBTI+ rights in Australia
  6. Addressing the crisis in arts criticism
  7. What the next government needs to do to tackle unfairness in school funding
  8. Media companies on notice over traumatised journalists after landmark court decision
  9. A noisy, passionate show from an artist in a hurry, Quilty has just one emotional pitch
  10. Students don't feel safe on public transport but many have no choice but to use it
  11. Are you at risk of being diagnosed with gestational diabetes? It depends on where you live
  12. It's more than a free trade agreement. But what exactly have Australia and Indonesia signed?
  13. Why the 'perfect' office temperature is a myth
  14. Receiving a login code via SMS and email isn't secure. Here's what to use instead
  15. Morrison campaigns with high-profile visit to Christmas Island
  16. Why a proposed capital gains tax could mean tax cuts for most New Zealanders
  17. how to stop more Australian species going extinct
  18. Word games and virtue signalling as the stock exchange reworks its corporate governance code
  19. how much does a brain weigh?
  20. Meryl Tankard revisits Two Feet, the tragic story of a dancer's perfectionism
  21. Want to quit a bad habit? Here's one way to compare treatments
  22. we're more compassionate than 100 years ago, but more judgemental too
  23. Raw meat pet food may not be good for your dog, or your own health
  24. Ideas for a better country
  25. Lacrosse fire ruling sends shudders through building industry consultants and governments
  26. How the next Australian government can balance security and compassion for asylum seekers
  27. the rise in marine heatwaves is harming ocean species
  28. For the first time, we can measure the human footprint on Antarctica
  29. World's oldest tattooist's toolkit found in Tonga contains implements made of human bone
  30. The Uluru statement showed how to give First Nations people a real voice – now it's time for action
  31. Droughts, extreme weather and empowered consumers mean tough choices for farmers
  32. Rebuilding trust is vital, Morrison to tell business
  33. Virtual reality adds to tourism through touch, smell and real people's experiences
  34. Online therapies can improve mental health, and there are no barriers to accessing them
  35. Ian McAllister on voters and issues in the coming election
  36. Doctors may be prescribing antibotics for longer than needed
  37. The Handmaid's Tale feels real in 2019, but the solution won’t come from novels
  38. Does the Suzuki method work for kids learning an instrument? Parental involvement is good, but other aspects less so
  39. From secret ballot to democracy sausage
  40. If Labor wins government, will an Australian republic finally take the crown?
  41. The sounds of Speechless, where words are superfluous
  42. We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?
  43. The ASX abandons push to require companies to have a social licence to operate. Was it only ever 'politically correct nonsense'?
  44. We can be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050, if we just get on with it
  45. National security is too important to be abandoned to the politics of fear
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  47. Townsville floods show cities that don't adapt to risks face disaster
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