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Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about it

  • Written by: Lucy Percival, Associate, Grattan Institute
Higher energy prices are here to stay – here's what we can do about itAustralia's energy prices have doubled since 2015.Photo by José Alejandro Cuffia/ Unsplash, CC BY-SA

The good news is that after two years of big rises, wholesale electricity prices have fallen somewhat since mid-2017. The bad news is that prices are still much higher than they have been for most of the past 20 years. And the worse news is...

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How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies

  • Written by: Laura Tarzia, ARC DECRA Senior Research Fellow, Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne
How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodiesContraception is sometimes controlled in abusive relationships. from www.shutterstock.com

For most women in Australia, the decision about whether or not to have a baby is a profoundly personal one. But for some, control over this decision is taken away from them, usually by an abusive male partner. This can happen via the use of verbal pressure,...

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instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)

  • Written by: Maartje Sevenster, Research Scientist Climate Smart Agriculture, CSIRO
instant coffee has the smallest carbon footprint (but don't overfill the kettle)The sustainable choice for sustaining your brain?Pleple2000/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Drinking coffee makes many of us feel good, so it makes sense that we would want to feel good about how it is produced. When it comes to sustainable coffee, the most important choice is how the coffee has been cultivated, and its impact on the ecosystems where...

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Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academics

  • Written by: Laura Rademaker, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Australian National University
Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination 'rife' among Australian academicsIn a survey of 159 academics, nearly half reported sexual abuse or harassment. "Fight sexism": graffiti in Turin November 2016, CC BY

Sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination pervade parts of Australian universities, according to survey results released today by the Australian Women’s History Network.

Of the 159 academics who completed our...

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  1. If you can only do one thing for your children, it should be shared reading
  2. Yes we've got a space agency – but our industry needs 'Space Prize Australia'
  3. Smart city planning can preserve old trees and the wildlife that needs them
  4. Royal commission shows bank lenders don't 'get' farming, and rural economies pay the price
  5. How Indonesia's counter-terrorism force has become a model for the region
  6. ANU stood up for academic freedom in rejecting Western Civilisation degree
  7. Modern Slavery Bill a step in the right direction – now businesses must comply
  8. Lawyer and witness face charges under spy laws, raising questions of openness and accountability
  9. Shorten announces company tax compromise but business still critical
  10. Michelle Grattan on Shorten's leadership worries
  11. The ethics of Apple’s closed ecosystem app store
  12. why retailers want you to know about their green credentials
  13. Report recommends big ideas for regional Australia – beyond decentralisation
  14. Workplace sexual harassment is a public health issue and should be treated as such
  15. Friday essay: the politics of curry
  16. Levying GST on all packages is complicated and risky for everyone involved
  17. Share bikes don't get cars off the road, but they have other benefits
  18. Weakened code risks Australia’s reputation for research integrity
  19. From 'Toby Tosspot' to 'Mr Harbourside Mansion', personal insults are an Australian tradition
  20. Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health
  21. There are some single-use plastics we truly need. The rest we can live without
  22. If politicians want more trust from voters, they need to start behaving with civility and respect
  23. Bill Shorten had a 'captain's fall' rather than making a 'captain's call'
  24. Huawei is a test case for Australia in balancing the risks and rewards of Chinese tech
  25. study shows almost half of loot boxes in video games constitute gambling
  26. Confused about what to eat? Here's a doctor's recommended meal plan
  27. accountants step up in climate risk management
  28. Sydney artists are being priced out of the city – here's how to bring them back
  29. As Thailand resumes executions, Australia must push its abolitionist stance
  30. Government puts tax cuts for big companies on back burner
  31. Military to get wider role in combatting terrorism
  32. Even a microchipped pet can be lost if your data is out of date
  33. Community pool projects show how citizens are helping to build cities
  34. why rates of mental illness aren't going down despite higher spending
  35. should mobile phones be banned in schools?
  36. Plastic-free campaigns don't have to shock or shame. Shoppers are already on board
  37. RuPaul's Drag Race is still figuring out how to handle gender and race
  38. UN set to review Australia's record on women's rights – and may find it wanting
  39. The government's bank reforms wouldn't have saved us a royal commission
  40. Tanya Plibersek on Labor's taxing times
  41. how cyber criminals are increasingly targeting the tourism market
  42. To appreciate its power, think of design as a drug
  43. sign and spoken language share the theatre stage
  44. HealthEngine may be in breach of privacy law in sharing patient data
  45. Tandem virus cocktail kills pest rabbits more effectively
  46. When it comes to childcare, grandparents are the least stressful option for mum and dad
  47. How gardening can improve the mental health of refugees
  48. How was the ocean formed? Where did all the water come from?
  49. Erdogan's victory will have far-reaching implications for Turkey and the Middle East
  50. Telstra may be simpler, but where will revenue come from?

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