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Nauru's ban on ABC splits commercial media

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

The extraordinary ban imposed by Nauru on the ABC covering the Pacific Islands Forum – or visiting that country at all – has laid bare the raw and fractious fault lines in the Australian media.

Journalists and commercial organisations are split over how to respond, between those who believe there should be solidarity with the ABC, and...

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How suppliers of everyday devices make you vulnerable to cyber attack – and what to do about it

  • Written by: Richard Matthews, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
How suppliers of everyday devices make you vulnerable to cyber attack – and what to do about itNormal IT security practices might not protect you from malicious attacks that enter your system through everyday devices, such as USB keys. Shutterstock

If you run a business, you’re probably concerned about IT security. Maybe you invest in antivirus software, firewalls and regular system updates.

Unfortunately, these measures might not...

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Market v government? In fact, hybrid policy is the best fit for the 21st century

  • Written by: Mark Fabian, Postgraduate student, Australian National University

Politics remains mired in ideological preconceptions of what is optimal, often landing us with bad policy. Too often we see a simplistic and false dichotomy between partisan claims that markets are the best policy tool because they are efficient, or that government should lead because this ensures equity. This is a major drag on our progress and...

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Sexist abuse has a long history in Australian politics – and takes us all to a dark place

  • Written by: Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne
Sexist abuse has a long history in Australian politics – and takes us all to a dark placeWith some foul-mouthed words to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator David Leyonhjelm has turned a debate about the safety of women into a sleazy political sideshow.AAP/Mick Tsikas/Sam Mooy

In one foul-mouthed phrase, Senator David Leyonhjelm has turned a debate about the safety of women into a sleazy political sideshow.

Claiming – without a...

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  1. Australia's government failed to stand up for press freedom after Nauru barred ABC journalist
  2. Another day, another data breach – what to do when it happens to you
  3. Curious Kids: How do wormholes work?
  4. Why do kids lie, and is it normal?
  5. The film, Mary Shelley, shows Frankenstein is always a story for our times
  6. The dos and don'ts of supporting women after a miscarriage
  7. Why our carbon emission policies don't work on air travel
  8. Social housing protects against homelessness – but other benefits are less clear
  9. As power prices soar, we need a concerted effort to tackle energy poverty
  10. When there's a lot in a name – 'Bean' survives a legacy war
  11. Exit Paris climate agreement: Tony Abbott
  12. Prawn white spot virus, and how we tracked down its source in Asia
  13. why women are still bearing the brunt of sexual slurs
  14. The off-topic Conversation #163
  15. New gene transfer rules could help prevent spread of antibiotic resistance
  16. Coalition gains in Newspoll after Shorten's bad week, while left wins Mexican landslide
  17. In Rozanna Lilley's memoir, a curious life gets even more curious
  18. Humans are to blame for the rise in dangerous viral infections
  19. is BMI a good way to tell if my weight is healthy?
  20. Six months after marriage equality there's much to celebrate – and still much to do
  21. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?
  22. Fears about China's influence are a rerun of attitudes to Japan 80 years ago
  23. Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel 19
  24. Learning languages early is key to making Australia more multilingual
  25. Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genome
  26. Look up #happycity and here's what you'll find
  27. Parliament should care about its reputation even if Leyonhjelm doesn't value his
  28. how technology is changing sex
  29. New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
  30. Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first
  31. Employment services aren't working for older jobseekers, jobactive staff or employers
  32. The great movie scenes: The Godfather
  33. Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it
  34. How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
  35. instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)
  36. Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics
  37. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  38. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  39. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  40. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  41. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  42. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  43. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  44. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  45. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  46. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  47. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  48. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  49. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  50. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such

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