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What causes chronic fatigue? What we know, don’t know and suspect

  • Written by: Mark Guthridge, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
What causes chronic fatigue? What we know, don’t know and suspectThe term chronic fatigue underemphasises the full scope of symptoms sufferers face. vladislav muslakov unsplash

Around 200,000 people in Australia suffer from a debilitating illness often branded with the unfortunate name of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). I say “unfortunate” because this implies patients are simply tired, run-down,...

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Meghan Markle and why being 'mixed race' matters in Australia

  • Written by: Timothy Kazuo Steains, Lecturer in Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney

Journalist Stan Grant argued this week in an article on the ABC that that we should stop talking about Meghan Markle being “mixed race”. Grant made the argument, which is often employed to discredit racial identities, that race has no scientific basis and therefore should not be used to put people into categories.

The problem with...

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Tough new EU privacy regulations could lead to better protections in Australia

  • Written by: Vincent Mitchell, Professor of Marketing, University of Sydney
Tough new EU privacy regulations could lead to better protections in AustraliaThe EU's General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on May 25.Shutterstock

Major personal data breaches, such as those that occurred recently at the Commonwealth Bank, Cambridge Analytica and Yahoo, have taught us how vulnerable our privacy is.

Like the cigarette and alcohol markets, it took a long time to prove that poorly regulated data...

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the Horne family study gets a second life

  • Written by: Julia Horne, University Historian and Principal Research Fellow, History, University of Sydney
the Horne family study gets a second lifeThe study shared by Donald and Myfanwy Horne photographed in 2014. Karl Schwerdtfeger Photography.

The Donald and Myfanwy Horne Room will open today in a gracious space in the State Library of New South Wales. One side of it is adorned with objects from the home where I lived with my family, my father Donald Horne (1921-2005), author of The Lucky...

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  2. Why microfinance as aid isn't enough to empower women
  3. Australia imports almost all of its oil, and there are pitfalls all over the globe
  4. How a trip to Antarctica became a real-life experiment in decision-making
  5. Sandpaper figs make food, fire, medicine and a cosy home for wasps
  6. Councils' help with affordable housing shows how local government can make a difference
  7. Five ways hospitals can reduce their environmental footprint
  8. If a US-North Korea summit does happen, we'll have Moon Jae-in to thank for it
  9. Hastie and Turnbull – what you don't know, you can't stop
  10. Anthony Albanese on Labor's National Conference
  11. Evidence from the banking royal commission looks like history repeating itself
  12. High Street (After Ruscha) ruminates on memory, community and culture
  13. A record $340 million lost to fraud in Australia, says latest ACCC report
  14. When you're sick, the support you'll get may depend on the 'worth' of your disease
  15. Israel is prioritising PR over peace-building in the Middle East
  16. Inside the world of renting bees
  17. In landmark ruling, Archbishop Philip Wilson found guilty of covering up child sex abuse
  18. It's time to stop exposing people to the dangers of Facilitated Communication
  19. How does an echidna breathe when digging through solid earth?
  20. How Conrad’s imperial horror story Heart of Darkness resonates with our globalised times
  21. Xiong'an, Xi Jinping's new city-making machine turned on
  22. Bunya pines are ancient, delicious and possibly deadly
  23. Now that Malaysia has a new government, the real work begins reforming the country
  24. Welcome to Beating Around the Bush, wherein we yell about plants
  25. Don't want to take a contraceptive pill every day? These are the long-acting alternatives
  26. Forcing immigrants to work in regional areas will not boost regional economies in the long run
  27. With apologies to Mathias, Hanson blows away government hopes on company tax
  28. Liberal warns Coalition party room that sheep trade is a 'vote changing issue'
  29. How NAPLAN could assess creativity and critical thinking
  30. tips on how to experience cosmology from your backyard
  31. What's at stake in the tariff negotiations between the US and China
  32. Dean Smith on the pros and risks of new religious freedom protections
  33. Blackie Blackie Brown is a ridiculously fun story of archaeology, race and revenge
  34. Why random identification checks at airports are a bad idea
  35. How does being overweight affect my fertility?
  36. We need your help to support The Conversation
  37. Australia's taste for translated literature is getting broader, and that's a good thing
  38. New 'virtual kidnapping' scam targeting Chinese students makes use of data shared online
  39. As Japan undergoes social change, single women are in the firing line
  40. Here's what's on the horizon for a male contraceptive pill – but don't hold your breath
  41. NSW's no-cull brumby bill will consign feral horses to an even crueller fate
  42. Housing affordability stress affects one in nine households, but which ones are really struggling?
  43. Housing costs are actually the same as in 1993, but renters still struggle
  44. Liberal rebel Dean Smith to fight party decision not to contest Perth byelection
  45. NSW Liberal Jason Falinski adds voice to push to phase out live sheep trade
  46. We have no idea how much microplastic is in Australia's soil (but it could be a lot)
  47. why do we yawn and why is it contagious?
  48. The Liberals have a serious women problem – and it's time they took action to change it
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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

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