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Emissions policy is under attack from all sides. We've been here before, and it rarely ends well

  • Written by: Marc Hudson, PhD Candidate, Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester

Federal energy minister Josh Frydenberg is battling to steer a course for his National Energy Guarantee (NEG) through choppy political waters, ahead of a crucial meeting this Friday on whether to adopt the policy.

Since 2014 and the demise of Julia Gillard’s carbon pricing scheme, Australia has been in a well-documented period of policy...

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Australian sex education isn't diverse enough. Here's why we should follow England's lead

  • Written by: David Rhodes, Senior Lecturer, School of Education, Edith Cowan University
Australian sex education isn't diverse enough. Here's why we should follow England's leadA new sex education program in England promises more balanced views of sexual and gender diversity.from www.shutterstock.com

How children are taught about sex, relationships and sexuality at school is shaping up to be a political hot potato in Australia (again). It’s already been slated to be an issue in the Victorian state elections later...

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our complicated relationship with bats

  • Written by: Susan Lawler, Associate Professor, Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution, La Trobe University
our complicated relationship with batsA "cloud" of Mexican freetail bats leaving their roost. Wikimedia

Review: Bat by Tessa Laird.


Did you know that the collective noun for bats is a “cloud”, or that in the first scientific classification of mammals, bats were placed close to humans because, like us, they have two nipples? The book Bat, by Tessa Laird, is full of similar...

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More children are living in high-rise apartments, so designers should keep them in mind

  • Written by: Fiona Andrews, Senior Lecturer, School of Health & Social Development, Deakin University
More children are living in high-rise apartments, so designers should keep them in mindMore Australian families are raising children in high-rise apartments.from shutterstock.com

Australian cities are changing. Instead of families living in low-density suburban areas, more parents are raising children in high-rise housing in inner-city areas. Despite this, much of the high-rise housing stock in Australia has been developed for...

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  1. Does Australia have the political will – or leverage – to support change in Cambodia?
  2. How to improve the appeal of franchising for women
  3. what is pre-eclampsia, and how does it affect mums and babies?
  4. show us you can deliver party room on NEG
  5. has Australia's net debt doubled under the current government?
  6. The female dwarf, disability, and beauty
  7. Here's how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags
  8. Meet me at the bar! How uni students interact on a campus, and why chocolate can help
  9. Apple, the $1 trillion company searching for its soul
  10. As Pakistan's PM, Imran Khan must embrace compromise, so can he deliver on his promises?
  11. should I take vitamin C or other supplements for my cold?
  12. How to stop nagging your child to practise their musical instrument
  13. Designed features can make cities safer, but getting it wrong can be plain frightening
  14. Children who have lost a parent to family violence need to be listened to
  15. Sorry, men, there's no such thing as 'dirt blindness' – you just need to do more housework
  16. The great movie scenes: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey
  17. Antarctic seas host a surprising mix of lifeforms – and now we can map them
  18. Three reasons why it’s a bad idea to ramp up Adelaide's desalination plant
  19. Australia has to prepare for life after the World Trade Organisation
  20. Victorian Labor government shapes up to Canberra over NEG
  21. Soutphommasane says sections of media exploit racism to make money
  22. Could the NEG bring down power prices? It's hard to be confident that it will
  23. AMP's Murray right to question the value of corporate governance rules
  24. Writers' festivals aren't an imaginary republic of letters – they are political arenas
  25. Michelle Grattan on the government's uphill battle with company tax cuts and the NEG
  26. Seven beautiful images that share new stories of science
  27. Victorian government should be wary of introducing a stand-alone offence of non-fatal strangulation
  28. Why researchers are testing Viagra for women during pregnancy
  29. The Long Forgotten Dream raises uneasy questions about performance and colonisation
  30. Thailand's mission to reduce statelessness
  31. We know why short-statured people of Flores became small – but for the extinct 'Hobbit' it's not so clear
  32. what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos
  33. the stellar US GDP figures aren't here to stay
  34. Deleting personal information from databases is harder than it sounds
  35. Australia and other countries must prioritise humanity in dealing with displaced people and migration
  36. the 'great Australian silence' 50 years on
  37. Drug users in outer Sydney need another medically supervised consumption room
  38. Teachers play a key role in helping students feel they 'belong' at school
  39. Self-employment and casual work aren't increasing but so many jobs are insecure – what's going on?
  40. Dutton and Frydenberg struggle with the currents in shark-infested waters
  41. Why compostable plastics may be no better for the environment
  42. The National Sport Plan has ambitious ideas, but not enough specifics
  43. A revamped Buffy could rectify the original Slayer's problem with race
  44. How do plastic bags harm our environment and sea life?
  45. Doctors’ fees shouldn't just be transparent, they should be fair and reasonable
  46. Treasury admits corporate governance is broken but baulks at systemic fixes
  47. Lysa and the Freeborn Dames pays riotous tribute to feminist protest past and future
  48. If you're in a falling elevator, can you really save yourself by jumping?
  49. Angela Williamson's sacking shows gulf between Cricket Australia's words and deeds
  50. An Australian takes top honours in the prestigious Fields Medal in mathematics

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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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?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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