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What happens when labour is induced and when is it necessary?

  • Written by: Elaine Jefford, Research Lead in Midwifery, Southern Cross University
What happens when labour is induced and when is it necessary?The decision to induce labour depends on many factors, but women must be central to this process.Heather Mount/Unsplash

Birth is a natural process, and for many women, it goes according to plan. But when a baby is overdue or complications arise for mother or baby, the woman may need to consider being induced, which means having the birth sped up...

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Mozzie repellent clothing might stop some bites but you'll still need a cream or spray

  • Written by: Cameron Webb, Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
Mozzie repellent clothing might stop some bites but you'll still need a cream or sprayClothes can offer some protection.John Jones/Flickr, CC BY

A range of shirts, pants, socks and accessories sold in specialist camping and fishing retailers claim to protect against mosquito bites for various periods.

In regions experiencing a high risk of mosquito-borne disease, insecticide treated school uniforms have been used to help provide...

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Liberal Julia Banks defects to crossbench as Scott Morrison confirms election in May

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

The government has been delivered a fresh major blow with the defection of Victorian backbencher Julia Banks to the crossbench, delivering a swingeing attack on the right of the Liberal party.

In an emotional speech, Banks told parliament she had had time to reflect on “the brutal blow against the leadership, led by members of the reactionary...

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In crime reporting, we should ask better questions about the relevance of religion and ethnicity

  • Written by: Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne

Terrorism and crime played a huge part in the Victorian state election campaign leading up to polling day on November 24.

The Liberal-National opposition has been campaigning on it all year, helped along by its colleagues in the federal government. At one point, federal Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton said people in Melbourne were so terrified...

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  1. Researcher claims CRISPR-edited twins are born. How will science respond?
  2. Does everyone need eight hours of sleep?
  3. How a change in climate wiped out the 'Siberian unicorn'
  4. Our long fascination with the journey to Mars
  5. New research on nightclubs finds men do it often but know it's wrong
  6. The battle to be the Amazon (or Netflix) of transport
  7. For the first time we've looked at every threatened bird in Australia side-by-side
  8. We'll wait an eternity for the banks to fix themselves. Here's what we can do now
  9. Day One of minority government sees battle over national integrity commission
  10. One in five NSW high school kids suffers "severe" deprivation of life's essentials
  11. A brilliant artist whose life was rudely interrupted by colonisers
  12. how long should I wait between pregnancies?
  13. What are some of the challenges to Mars travel?
  14. Senate president Scott Ryan launches grenade against the right
  15. Labor's policy can smooth the energy transition, but much more will be needed to tackle emissions
  16. Why regulating facial recognition technology is so problematic
  17. Ambulance call-outs for pregabalin have spiked – here's why
  18. avoid, shift, share and improve
  19. Mindfulness can help PhD students shift from surviving to thriving
  20. Why Christians prefer classical music and non-believers like heavy metal
  21. how research works out what really leads to an increased disease risk
  22. Labor's 55-45% Newspoll lead adds to Liberals' weekend of woe
  23. Coalition pares back losses in late counting, as predicted chaos eventuates in upper house
  24. Victorian Labor's thumping win reveals how out of step with voters Liberals have become
  25. Labor has landslide win in Victoria
  26. The latest citizenship-stripping plan risks statelessness, indefinite detention and constitutional challenge
  27. how a dust storm, and hazardous air quality, can harm your health
  28. Building our own warships is Australia's path to the next industrial revolution
  29. Innovation could just mean a better kind of co-operation
  30. What skills does a cybersecurity professional need?
  31. Michelle Grattan on Labor's energy plan, and the government's anti-terrorism measures
  32. In the post-APEC scramble to lavish funds on PNG, here's what the country really needs
  33. does Victoria have Australia's lowest rate of public school funding?
  34. Friday essay: 50 shades of Shakespeare
  35. Why Canada's immigration system has been a success, and what Australia can learn from it
  36. Labor's battery plan – good policy, or just good politics?
  37. No, crying doesn't release toxins, though it might make you feel better... if that's what you believe
  38. Designing cities to counter loneliness? Let's explore the possibilities
  39. do I really need a specific shoe for a specific sport?
  40. Blocking Chinese gas takeover won't damage Australia's foreign investment pipeline
  41. Barley is not a random choice – here's the real reason China is taking on Australia over dumping
  42. Labor's energy policy is savvy – now is it scare-proof?
  43. Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us
  44. How Australia’s Mandarin speakers get their news
  45. It’s still worth it for overseas students to study in Australia, but universities could be doing more
  46. China's legalisation of rhino horn trade: disaster or opportunity?
  47. Why we should remember Boorong, Bennelong's third wife, who is buried beside him
  48. Here's a tip that could make banks phenomenally successful: radical honesty
  49. Asians out! Not in this suburb. Not in this apartment
  50. Why Australian retailers should respect the past and rename their 'Black Friday' sales

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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

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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...

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How Non-Competitive Sports Programs Benefit Early Childhood Development

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