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No, university is not a waste of time and money

  • Written by: Glenn Withers, Professor of Economics, Australian National University
No, university is not a waste of time and moneyAustralian universities perform well despite being squeezed of public funds.Shutterstock

This article is part of a series exploring ideas for reforming higher education in Australia. We asked academics to analyse overseas models, innovative ways forward in a digital world, and ideas we may not have considered.


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How landline phones made us happy and connected

  • Written by: Barbara Keys, Associate Professor of US and International History, University of Melbourne
How landline phones made us happy and connectedPhone calls create an opportunity for genuine exchange that written communication lacks.Flickr/PhotoAtelier, CC BY-SA

Smartphones and the internet have revolutionised society, commerce, and politics, reshaping how we work and play, and how our brains are wired. They have even revolutionised how revolutions are made.

For enthusiasts, these...

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why people have affairs, and how to deal with them

  • Written by: Gery Karantzas, Associate professor in Social Psychology / Relationship Science, Deakin University
why people have affairs, and how to deal with themThere are many reasons people have affairs.Alex Iby/Unsplash

Barnaby Joyce’s affair with his former staffer Vikki Campion, and his subsequent downfall from the position of deputy prime minister and head of the National Party, made headlines for weeks. It’s not surprising. From politicians to actors and entertainers, stories of high...

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Failure to curb tax concessions will put increasing burden on ordinary workers: Bowen

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

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen will target tax loopholes and concessions in a speech on Monday, arguing that the economic case for budget repair has never been stronger.

Countering government criticism of Labor’s proposed crackdown on concessions Bowen will say an important part of sensible fiscal strategy is to identify tax concessions that...

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