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Planned trade deal with Europe could keep medicine prices too high

  • Written by: Belinda Townsend, Research Fellow, NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in the Social Determinants of Health Equity, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University
Planned trade deal with Europe could keep medicine prices too highExtending pharmaceutical monopolies would substantially increase costs for taxpayers.Shutterstock

The United States’ withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership and the recent US-China tariff wars have flamed concerns that international trade is becoming unstable.

Trade talks between Australia and the European Union –...

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Morrison aims to make agility his prime ministerial trademark

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

Strawberries and hay have provided unlikely lenses for an insight into how Scott Morrison will conduct his prime ministership from now to the election.

The needles-in-the-berries contamination has been alarming for consumers and devastating for the industry. Anyone involved deserves the full force of the quite heavy penalties available, and the...

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Aboriginal people lived in Australia's desert interior 50,000 years ago, earlier than first thought

  • Written by: Jo McDonald, Director, Centre for Rock Art Research + Management, University of Western Australia
Aboriginal people lived in Australia's desert interior 50,000 years ago, earlier than first thoughtKarnatukul during excavation in 2014, note the square holes dug below the rock walls..Peter Veth, Author provided

New evidence shows that people have lived inland in Western Australia for more than 50,000 years. That’s 10,000 years earlier than previously known for Australian deserts.

The finding comes from archaeological work performed at...

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Desal plants might do less damage to marine environments than we thought

  • Written by: Graeme Clark, Senior Research Associate in Ecology, UNSW
Desal plants might do less damage to marine environments than we thoughtSome sea creatures are displaced by the desalination plant, but others actually grow.Supplied

Millions of people all over the world rely on desalinated water. Closer to home, Australia has desalination plants in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, the Gold Coast, and many remote and regional locations.

But despite the growing size and number of desalination...

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  1. En Masse is an arresting fusion of circus, dance and classical music
  2. 160 years of Māori monarchy
  3. Government unfurls $4.6 billion private schools package, calming Catholic critics
  4. We won't fix female super until we fix female pay, but Labor's ideas are a start
  5. We've had 20 aged care reviews in 20 years – will the royal commission be any different?
  6. How the law failed three children and their families in the Bowraville murder case
  7. two neat ways to get young minds thinking this school holiday season
  8. why the full story of Murdoch, Stokes and the Liberal leadership spill needs to be told
  9. The off-topic Conversation #168
  10. The shocking truth about insurance. We pick bad policies even with good information
  11. The Australian war film Jirga is a lesson in Afghan forgiveness
  12. how our leaders work hard at being 'ordinary'
  13. We've cracked the cane toad genome, and that could help put the brakes on its invasion
  14. A community fix for the affordable housing crisis
  15. Your Apple Watch can now record your ECG – but what does that mean and can you trust it?
  16. 'Walking into a headwind' – what it feels like for women building science careers
  17. Dutton back in spotlight after split Senate report on au pair affair
  18. Mother's Ruin is a stellar, gin-soaked cabaret
  19. How our residential aged-care system doesn't care about older people's emotional needs
  20. As we celebrate the rediscovery of the Endeavour let's acknowledge its complicated legacy
  21. what are copycat crimes and who commits them?
  22. On the Serena Williams cartoon -- and how the UK phone hacking scandal led to a media crackdown in South Africa
  23. how ASIC is trying to make corporate misconduct hurt
  24. how dolphins learn to work together for rewards
  25. Why New Zealand was the first country where women won the right to vote
  26. what does it mean to be 'cisgender'?
  27. The AFL's gender diversity policy remains an apprehensive work in progress
  28. ‘step up’ to help the unemployed
  29. Business as usual? The Sustainable Development Goals apply to Australian cities too
  30. I can't sleep. What drugs can I (safely) take?
  31. Trump versus China means picking sides
  32. Do you 'zombie check' your phone? How new tools can help you control technology over-use
  33. Eulogy for a seastar, Australia's first recorded marine extinction
  34. Morrison's challenge with women goes beyond simple numbers
  35. antipsychotic drugs are rarely effective in 'calming' dementia patients
  36. How understanding animal behaviour can liberate us from gender inequality
  37. Legalising medical marijuana shows no effect on crime rates in US states
  38. Why NZ's emissions trading scheme should have an auction reserve price
  39. World politics explainer: the Iranian Revolution
  40. Why it's time to end the culture of bullying on reality TV
  41. New research shows Australian teens have complex views on religion and spirituality
  42. There's a gap between what people expect when they report cybercrime, and what police can deliver
  43. Giving environmental water to drought-stricken farmers sounds straightforward, but it's a bad idea
  44. Rising cyclist death toll is mainly due to drivers, so change the road laws and culture
  45. which one is most to blame when it comes to weight gain?
  46. It's hard to make money in aged care, and that's part of the problem
  47. The Beehive, a documentary in 1,344 versions, explores the unsolved murder of Juanita Nielsen
  48. Australian tertiary education funding is not as low as it seems in OECD metrics
  49. Morrison tells Liberal organisation to act on bullying after second woman flags she'll quit
  50. Labor's lead shrinks in federal Ipsos, but grows in Victorian Galaxy; Trump's ratings slip

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...