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South Australian 'soft' voters inclined to change their government but not impressed with the alternative

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
South Australian 'soft' voters inclined to change their government but not impressed with the alternativePremier Jay Weatherill was seen as the better performer during the campaign, when compared with Marshall.Morgan Sette/AAP

An “old” government, an opposition leader many people find lacklustre, and a popular centrist player adept at exploiting discontent – that’s the confusing choice facing “soft” voters in next...

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'Soft' voters scathing about Turnbull's handling of sex in politics: focus group research

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

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull handled the Barnaby Joyce affair badly and his ban on ministers having sex with members of their staff is risible, according to “soft voters” in focus groups held last week.

The research, done ahead of the South Australian election but canvassing views about the federal leaders as well as state issues,...

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Yes, too much sugar is bad for our health – here's what the science says

  • Written by: Kieron Rooney, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Exercise Physiology, University of Sydney
Yes, too much sugar is bad for our health – here's what the science saysMore than half of Australians consume too much sugar. Sharon McCutcheon

This is the final article in our four-part series on sugar. Catch up on the other instalments on how the different types of sugars compare, whether it’s better to substitute sugar with fruit, and why you don’t necessarily have to quit sugar to be healthy.


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going beyond our backyard to protect the reef

  • Written by: Georgina Gurney, Environmental Social Science Research Fellow, James Cook University
going beyond our backyard to protect the reefPhoto Jorge Alvarez Romero

From place-based to problem-based campaigns, we are seeing a rise in initiatives aiming to foster collective environmental stewardship among concerned citizens across the globe. These international communities have arisen to meet new environmental challenges and seize the opportunities presented by our increasingly...

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