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NSW Liberal Jason Falinski adds voice to push to phase out live sheep trade

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

Another government MP, NSW Liberal Jason Falinski, has urged the phase-out of live sheep exports, saying there are sound economic as well as animal welfare reasons for ending the trade.

Falinski, who has a degree in agricultural economics, said the trade – currently worth about A$250 million annually - was going to come to an end anyway, and...

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We have no idea how much microplastic is in Australia's soil (but it could be a lot)

  • Written by: Alisa Bryce, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney
We have no idea how much microplastic is in Australia's soil (but it could be a lot)Microplastic in the soil is extremely difficult to track (or remove). Florida Sea Grant, CC BY-NC-SA

Microplastics in the ocean, pieces of plastic less than 5mm in size, have shot to infamy in the last few years. Governments and businesses targeted microbeads in cosmetics, some were banned, and the world felt a little better.

Dealing with microbeads...

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why do we yawn and why is it contagious?

  • Written by: Mark Schier, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Swinburne University of Technology
why do we yawn and why is it contagious?Yawning increases our alertness.from shutterstock.com

Consider the scenario. You’re driving on a long, straight stretch of country highway at about 2pm on a sunny afternoon, and you’re desperately keen to reach your destination. You’re trying to stay alert and attentive, but sleep pressure is building up.

In response you yawn, sit...

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The Liberals have a serious women problem – and it's time they took action to change it

  • Written by: Anika Gauja, Associate Professor, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
The Liberals have a serious women problem – and it's time they took action to change itThe Conversation/Shutterstock

With LNP frontbencher Jane Prentice ousted by a male challenger and Ann Sudmalis under threat, much has been said about the Coalition’s record of electing women to Australian parliaments.

The representation of women amongst Coalition MPs is significantly lower than for Labor or the Greens, and this gap is growing....

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  2. How to choose the right contraceptive pill for you
  3. who's in, who's out, and what this tells us about rental impacts in Sydney and Melbourne
  4. Why women keep turning to the Middle Ages for liberation from stifling fashions
  5. How to get to Australia ... more than 50,000 years ago
  6. Don't give anyone a tax cut: Greens
  7. government adopts investment approach to achieve valued outcomes
  8. how the Shanghai AFL game might strengthen Australia-China relations
  9. Why blasters miss their mark and other science stunners in Solo: A Star Wars Story
  10. The live export trade is unethical. It puts money ahead of animals' pain
  11. NAPLAN needs to value regional, rural and remote students
  12. AI can book a restaurant or a hair appointment, but don't expect a full conversation
  13. My cancer is in remission – does this mean I'm cured?
  14. climate change is a clear and present danger to Australia's security
  15. Michelle Grattan on the dual citizenship debacle and the live sheep trade
  16. The Australian zombie horror Cargo is burdened by its own gravitas
  17. Why the NSW government is reviewing its Confucius Classrooms program
  18. Here's why it won't happen
  19. overcoming our mistrust of robots in our homes and workplaces
  20. Friday essay: how to fix Parliament House
  21. One-third of the world's nature reserves are under threat from humans
  22. Defeated in Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State is rebuilding in countries like Indonesia
  23. Hope and fear surround emerging technologies, but all of us must contribute to stronger governance
  24. NAPLAN writing tests hinder creativity, so what could we use in their place?
  25. is it ok to give children pain killers?
  26. what city planners can learn from Hobart's floods
  27. Fixing citizenship imbroglio is not just a matter of better paperwork
  28. gains for health, housing and education in fiscally conservative budget
  29. Logging burns conceal industrial pollution in the name of 'community safety'
  30. Why China's 'debt-book diplomacy' in the Pacific shouldn't ring alarm bells just yet
  31. Pitch to publication: how The Conversation works
  32. Women are less likely to be replaced by robots and might even benefit from automation
  33. Why are 'feminine' crafts like basket weaving disparaged by politicians?
  34. The latest health data breach is one reason why I’ll be opting out of MyHealthRecord
  35. Australia needs a better conversation about religious freedom
  36. how is frontotemporal dementia different and what are the warning signs?
  37. Liberal rebel will proceed with bill after government preserves sheep trade
  38. US can no longer be counted on to end Israel-Palestinian conflict
  39. From Victoria to Diana to Meghan, royal weddings have shaped bridal fashions
  40. What happens to small towns whose water becomes big business for bottled brands?
  41. We need to reform NAPLAN to make it more useful
  42. What was missing in Australia's $1.9 billion infrastructure announcement
  43. eruptions from Kīlauea volcano place the Hawaiian island on red alert
  44. It's OK to skip your period while on the pill
  45. Long-running battle ends in a win for residents, koalas and local council planning rules
  46. The RBA's shift to worrying about financial stability could be hurting Australian wages
  47. drugs and surgery should be the last resort
  48. four decades between surfing and myth making
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