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All eyes on November's G20 meeting as tensions between China and the US ratchet up

  • Written by: Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
All eyes on November's G20 meeting as tensions between China and the US ratchet upMuch attention will be on the next meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the G20 in late November.AAP/EPA/Roman Pilipey

When G20 finance ministers met in Bali last week to review economic developments in the lead-up to the annual G20 summit, they could not ignore troubling signs in the global economy driven...

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Four fundamental principles for upholding freedom of speech on campus

  • Written by: Adrienne Stone, Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor, Kathleen Fitzpatrick Australian Laureate Fellow, Director, Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies, University of Melbourne
Four fundamental principles for upholding freedom of speech on campusSydney University recently hosted sex therapist Bettina Arndt, an event which drew a large number of protesters.www.shutterstock.com

It goes without saying – or at least it ought to – that freedom of speech should be a core value of universities. As a scholar of freedom of speech and a university academic, it has been gratifying to see...

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why do some dogs get ‘snow nose’ in winter?

  • Written by: Aaron Herndon, Senior Lecturer – Small Animal Internal Medicine, The University of Queensland
why do some dogs get ‘snow nose’ in winter?Dog skin is exactly the same as yours - depending on how much sun it's exposed to, it can get darker and lighter. Shutterstock

This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children of all ages. The Conversation is asking young people to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome: find out how to enter...

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Is it time to move beyond the limits of 'built environment' thinking?

  • Written by: Christian Tietz, Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design, UNSW
Is it time to move beyond the limits of 'built environment' thinking?Wittelsbacherplatz, June 2018, Munich, GermanyImage: Christian Tietz, Author provided

The constructed world around us provides the stage for our daily life. The term “built environment” is in the past tense, describing a scenario after the fact. What does it actually mean beyond the obvious connotation of buildings and parks?

Is it time to move beyond the limits of 'built environment' thinking?A house in...

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  2. We need to know more about charities to be sure they are helping their cause, not themselves
  3. Leek orchids are beautiful, endangered and we have no idea how to grow them
  4. Michelle Grattan on the contest in Wentworth, the Religious Freedom report leak and fast-tracking tax cuts
  5. Australia's screen industry is letting down carers
  6. Five in a row - the planets align in the night sky
  7. World politics explainer: the Russian revolution
  8. You may not like reality TV but How 'Mad' Are You? rightly tests our assumptions about mental illness
  9. Farmers' climate denial begins to wane as reality bites
  10. Focusing on people at 'high risk' of suicide has failed as a suicide prevention strategy
  11. On gender and sexuality, Scott Morrison's 'blind spot' may come from reading the Bible too literally
  12. where are the female academics on film?
  13. Newsflash. For most, energy remains affordable
  14. Archaeology can help us prepare for climates ahead – not just look back
  15. we have to start creating our low-carbon future today
  16. Amazon has lifted its wages, but the implications aren't as good as you might think
  17. Malcolm Turnbull is gone but son Alex keeps the climate faith
  18. We need more carbon in our soil to help Australian farmers through the drought
  19. Why some kids are more prone to dental decay
  20. a new vision of the Apollo 11 mission to set foot on the Moon
  21. the customer reviews most likely to influence purchasing decisions
  22. Debussy’s only opera, Pélleas and Mélisande
  23. Why police and prosecutors don't always disclose evidence in criminal trials
  24. World politics explainer: the end of Apartheid
  25. Guardian Australia's Katharine Murphy and former MP David Feeney on the digital disruption of media and politics
  26. New research shows how Australia's newsrooms are failing minority communities
  27. A fresh perspective on Tasmania, a terrible and beautiful place
  28. You can't 'erase' bad memories, but you can learn ways to cope with them
  29. Why block subjects might not be best for university student learning
  30. More 'bright' fast radio bursts revealed, but where do they all come from?
  31. The informal water markets of Bangalore are a view of the future
  32. Discrimination debate will distress many gay school students
  33. Ruddock report constrains, not expands, federal religious exemptions
  34. Politics podcast: The battle for Wentworth
  35. captains of the finance industry should take note
  36. Mobile apps might make you feel better about travelling alone, but they won't necessarily make you safer
  37. Six things you can do to get boys reading more
  38. The AFLW found instant success, but challenges remain for its long-term sustainability
  39. internees tell of life in our German detainment camps
  40. Australia moves to El Niño alert and the drought is likely to continue
  41. Five lifestyle changes to enhance your mood and mental health
  42. 'Just like home'. New survey finds most renters enjoy renting, although for many it's expensive
  43. How your birth date influences how well you do in school, and later in life
  44. As the High Court challenge to abortion clinic 'safe access zones' begins, there is much at stake
  45. Why you might be paying more for your airfare than the person seated next to you
  46. Labor's pay policy merely hints at helping low paid workers rather than actually doing it
  47. In Trustees, Belarus Free Theatre mercilessly demolishes Australia's cultural debate
  48. an excellent superhero film, perhaps best not experienced in 4DX
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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

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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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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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