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Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?

  • Written by: Madeleine De Gabriele, Deputy Editor: Energy + Environment
Trust Me, I'm An Expert: What is sport worth?Alvaro Mendoza/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

Even if you’re no great sports fan, you may have noticed a lot of it around lately. There were the Winter Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, and now we’re halfway through the 2018 FIFA World Cup. What isn’t always so obvious is the money and the diplomatic power plays lingering just below the...

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Fears about China's influence are a rerun of attitudes to Japan 80 years ago

  • Written by: Honae Cuffe, PhD Candidate, History, University of Newcastle

July 1 marked the 80th anniversary of Australia’s iron ore embargo against Japan. The official reason was resource conservation, but the ban was really driven by a fear of Japan – which had been buying up assets like iron ore and scrap metal – gaining a stronghold in Australia that threatened our sovereignty and security.

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Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel 19

  • Written by: Ted Snell, Professor, Chief Cultural Officer, Cultural Precinct, University of Western Australia
Marcel Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel 19Close up of the wheel in Marcel Duchamp's Bicycle Wheel, 1951 (third version, after lost original of 1913) Metal wheel mounted on painted wood stool. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. The Sidney and Harriet Janis Collection© 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris / Estate of...

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Learning languages early is key to making Australia more multilingual

  • Written by: Robyn Moloney, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University
Learning languages early is key to making Australia more multilingualIn their early years, children have the ability to accurately produce all sounds of all languages, to mimic a near-perfect accent, which makes it an optimal time for learning a second language.Shutterstock

Simon Birmingham recently announced the government will invest an additional A$11.8 million in a successful preschool language learning program....

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  1. Koalas sniff out juicy leaves and break down eucalypt toxins – it's in their genome
  2. Look up #happycity and here's what you'll find
  3. Parliament should care about its reputation even if Leyonhjelm doesn't value his
  4. how technology is changing sex
  5. New childcare policy still leaves vulnerable families behind
  6. Victoria's puppy farms and pet shop laws a world first
  7. Employment services aren't working for older jobseekers, jobactive staff or employers
  8. The great movie scenes: The Godfather
  9. Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it
  10. How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
  11. instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)
  12. Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics
  13. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  14. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  15. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  16. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  17. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  18. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  19. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  20. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  21. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  22. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  23. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  24. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  25. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  26. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such
  27. Friday essay: the politics of curry
  28. Levying GST on all packages is complicated and risky for everyone involved
  29. Share bikes don't get cars off the road, but they have other benefits
  30. Weakened code risks Australia’s reputation for research integrity
  31. From 'Toby Tosspot' to 'Mr Harbourside Mansion', personal insults are an Australian tradition
  32. Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health
  33. There are some single-use plastics we truly need. The rest we can live without
  34. If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect
  35. Bill Shorten had a 'captain's fall' rather than making a 'captain's call'
  36. Huawei is a test case for Australia in balancing the risks and rewards of Chinese tech
  37. study shows almost half of loot boxes in video games constitute gambling
  38. Confused about what to eat? Here's a doctor's recommended meal plan
  39. accountants step up in climate risk management
  40. Sydney artists are being priced out of the city – here's how to bring them back
  41. As Thailand resumes executions, Australia must push its abolitionist stance
  42. Government puts tax cuts for big companies on back burner
  43. Military to get wider role in combatting terrorism
  44. Even a microchipped pet can be lost if your data is out of date
  45. Community pool projects show how citizens are helping to build cities
  46. why rates of mental illness aren't going down despite higher spending
  47. should mobile phones be banned in schools?
  48. Plastic-free campaigns don't have to shock or shame. Shoppers are already on board
  49. RuPaul's Drag Race is still figuring out how to handle gender and race
  50. UN set to review Australia's record on women's rights – and may find it wanting

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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