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As power prices soar, we need a concerted effort to tackle energy poverty

  • Written by: Nicola Willand, Research Consultant, Sustainable Building Innovation Laboratory, RMIT University
As power prices soar, we need a concerted effort to tackle energy povertyEnergy poverty is no longer restricted to a few older or low-income householders. Shutterstock

Energy pricing is complicated and confusing, as a forthcoming report from the Australian consumer watchdog makes clear.

Soaring prices over the past decade have left many households struggling to heat or cool their homes. Energy poverty is no longer...

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When there's a lot in a name – 'Bean' survives a legacy war

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
When there's a lot in a name – 'Bean' survives a legacy warAfter the war, Bean spent two decades working on the official war history, writing six of the dozen volumes and supervising the overall project.Wikimedia Commons, CC BY

It’s the age of culture wars and gender sensitivities but at first thought, you mightn’t have expected the Australian Electoral Commission to find itself in the thick of...

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Exit Paris climate agreement: Tony Abbott

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

Tony Abbott has called for Australia to pull out of the Paris climate agreement, in a swingeing attack on Malcolm Turnbull’s National Energy Guarantee.

Abbott said the NEG was not about reducing prices but about cutting emissions. “The only certainty that the National Energy Guarantee as it stands would provide is the certainty of...

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Prawn white spot virus, and how we tracked down its source in Asia

  • Written by: Wayne Knibb, Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast
Prawn white spot virus, and how we tracked down its source in AsiaWhite spot virus is highly infectious, and can kill more than 80% of farmed prawns within days. from www.shutterstock.com

This week Four Corners aired Outbreak – an investigation into alleged “quarantine failures putting the Australian economy at risk”.

The story in part reviewed how a pathogen known as White Spot Syndrome Virus...

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  1. why women are still bearing the brunt of sexual slurs
  2. The off-topic Conversation #163
  3. New gene transfer rules could help prevent spread of antibiotic resistance
  4. Coalition gains in Newspoll after Shorten's bad week, while left wins Mexican landslide
  5. In Rozanna Lilley's memoir, a curious life gets even more curious
  6. Humans are to blame for the rise in dangerous viral infections
  7. is BMI a good way to tell if my weight is healthy?
  8. Six months after marriage equality there's much to celebrate – and still much to do
  9. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?
  10. Fears about China's influence are a rerun of attitudes to Japan 80 years ago
  11. Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel 19
  12. Learning languages early is key to making Australia more multilingual
  13. Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genome
  14. Look up #happycity and here's what you'll find
  15. Parliament should care about its reputation even if Leyonhjelm doesn't value his
  16. how technology is changing sex
  17. New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
  18. Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first
  19. Employment services aren't working for older jobseekers, jobactive staff or employers
  20. The great movie scenes: The Godfather
  21. Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it
  22. How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
  23. instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)
  24. Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics
  25. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  26. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  27. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  28. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  29. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  30. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  31. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  32. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  33. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  34. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  35. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  36. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  37. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  38. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such
  39. Friday essay: the politics of curry
  40. Levying GST on all packages is complicated and risky for everyone involved
  41. Share bikes don't get cars off the road, but they have other benefits
  42. Weakened code risks Australia’s reputation for research integrity
  43. From 'Toby Tosspot' to 'Mr Harbourside Mansion', personal insults are an Australian tradition
  44. Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health
  45. There are some single-use plastics we truly need. The rest we can live without
  46. If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect
  47. Bill Shorten had a 'captain's fall' rather than making a 'captain's call'
  48. Huawei is a test case for Australia in balancing the risks and rewards of Chinese tech
  49. study shows almost half of loot boxes in video games constitute gambling
  50. Confused about what to eat? Here's a doctor's recommended meal plan

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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