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Debunking three common myths about divorce and abuse in Muslim communities

  • Written by: Sandra Elhelw Wright, PhD Candidate, Australian National University
Debunking three common myths about divorce and abuse in Muslim communitiesMany Muslim women in Australia struggle to secure a religious divorce to escape abusive relationships.

A recent ABC News investigation highlighted the difficulties some Muslim women in Australia have experienced in trying to obtain a religious divorce from imams. This in turn can many times trap Muslim women in abusive relationships for years.

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Recent Australian droughts may be the worst in 800 years

  • Written by: Mandy Freund, PhD student, University of Melbourne
Recent Australian droughts may be the worst in 800 yearsPlaces such as Berri were affected by Millennium Drought, caused by low cool-season rain. New materials and techniques are now being used to observe drought causes and water patterns in Australia's history to help the future.Gary Sauer-Thompson/flickr, CC BY-NC

Australia is a continent defined by extremes, and recent decades have seen some...

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Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNA

  • Written by: Nathan Scudder, PhD Researcher, University of Canberra
Is your genome really your own? The public and forensic value of DNAFemales who remain unidentified at the time of burial are named 'Jane Doe'. Findagrave

Technologies for amplifying, sequencing and matching DNA have created new opportunities in genomic science. In this series When DNA Talks we look at the ethical and social implications.

When Joseph DeAngelo was arrested in the United States last month over a...

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The government could be boosting the budget bottom line with a change to how it taxes gas

  • Written by: Diane Kraal, Senior Lecturer, Business Law and Taxation Dept, Monash Business School, Monash University

Resources usually give the budget a healthy boost in economic boom times but the government could be reaping more revenue if it changed the way it taxes gas projects, my new modelling shows.

A small change in the method for valuing gas would increase revenue from the petroleum resource rent tax by US$15.5 billion to 2030, compared to the current...

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  2. what works and what to keep in mind when choosing a private treatment provider
  3. six rules for improving city bus services
  4. The waves of "reputational damage" spread far and wide
  5. Want to eat better? You might be able to train yourself to change your tastes
  6. Australia's reptiles may be spreading rat poison through the food chain
  7. Soft terms like 'open' and 'sharing' don't tell the true story of your data
  8. eSports are shifting the focus of Australia's sporting passion
  9. Planet Earth II Live unites art and science in a celebration of nature
  10. APRA and ASIC have the legal power to sack bank heads, but they need willpower
  11. It will take decades, but the Murray Darling Basin Plan is delivering environmental improvements
  12. Trust Me, I'm An Expert: 'Dancing out of depression'
  13. To create safer cities for everyone, we need to avoid security that threatens
  14. The big four accounting firms struggle to shake their sexist pasts
  15. As Emmanuel Macron heads to Australia, the relationship is more important than ever
  16. Counting the costs of illness and injury on Australian workers
  17. With support for arts funding declining, Australia must get better at valuing culture
  18. Signals from a spectacular neutron star merger that made gravitational waves are slowly fading away
  19. but do we really need it?
  20. bandicoots live among us in Melbourne
  21. five articles to get you informed on sugar and Big Sugar's role in food policy
  22. There is still no US Ambassador to Australia, but it is neither an insult nor a concern
  23. Launching in May, the InSight mission will measure marsquakes to explore the interior of Mars
  24. the World Expo reshaped Brisbane because no one wanted the party to end
  25. Pushing casual sport to the margins threatens cities' social cohesion
  26. In the debate about Australian content on TV, we need to look further than the ABC
  27. Why does ice make a cracking sound when water is poured on it?
  28. why is it increasing and who benefits?
  29. Why kickstarting small business exports could boost stagnant wages
  30. how Australian museums regulate the display of human remains
  31. how to deal with aggression, tantrums and defiance
  32. Gonski review attacks Australian schooling quality and urges individualised teaching approach
  33. North and South Korea met
  34. AI can help in crime prevention, but we still need a human in charge
  35. where to find a puffer jacket that doesn't warm the Earth
  36. Michelle Grattan on the government abandoning the Medicare levy
  37. do we need company tax cuts?
  38. How injuries change our brain and how we can help it recover
  39. Why Democrats have filed a lawsuit against Russia – and what Australian politicians should learn from it
  40. Interest only loans are an economic debacle that could bust the property market
  41. how pleasure affects our brain
  42. China's recycling 'ban' throws Australia into a very messy waste crisis
  43. It's funny to name species after celebrities, but there's a serious side too
  44. Designing the compassionate city to overcome built-in biases and help us live better
  45. Friday essay: recovering a narrative of place
  46. Museum or not? The changing face of curated science, tech, art and culture
  47. Banning soldiers displaying death symbols is about the right military mindset, not political correctness
  48. Can the Turnbull government make the election all about tax?
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  50. How courts and costs are undermining ASIC and the ACCC's efforts to police misbehaving banks and businesses

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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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

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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