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Politics podcast: swinging into the Sunshine State's election

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

The pundits are reluctant to place bets on who will win Queensland’s November 25 election. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls both carry a good deal of baggage.

A lot of attention is focused on Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, which has been polling strongly and might end up holding the balance of power in the...

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Time for costly medicine monopolies to go from TPP trade talks

  • Written by: Belinda Townsend, Research Fellow, NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in the Social Determinants of Health Equity, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University

Negotiators from 11 countries have been racing to resurrect the near-dead Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this weekend.

The latest plan to get the controversial trade deal up and running again after the withdrawal of the United States involves freezing some of its controversial rules....

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We made great strides with childhood leukaemia – we can do the same for brain cancer

  • Written by: David Ziegler, Associate Professor (conjoint), Children's Cancer Institute
imageSurvival rates for childhood brain cancer have not improved for decades.from shutterstock.com

Brain cancers are the leading disease-related cause of death in Australian children. And survival rates have changed little in decades. As a paediatric oncologist, the worst conversation I can have with my patients or their parents is to tell them their...

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Could we nationalise the superannuation system even if we wanted to?

  • Written by: Suzanne Taylor, Lecturer/Co-Ordinator, Queensland University of Technology
imageThe Australian superannuation system was never meant to be privatised.Shutterstock

Two decades of reforms, reviews and inquiries appear to have better served the financial sector than the interests of super fund members.

At first glance Australia’s 214 major superannuation funds are performing well, giving a healthy 9.2% return on the A$1.4...

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  2. Negative charge: why is Australia so slow at adopting electric cars?
  3. Kantian comedy: the philosophy of The Good Place
  4. Princes, power and purges: the Saudi royal family consolidates its rule
  5. Australian companies should cultivate local tech workers not play the 457 visa game
  6. Islands lost to the waves: how rising seas washed away part of Micronesia's 19th-century history
  7. If Queenslanders vote on economic issues the Labor government is looking good
  8. Stars that vary in brightness shine in the oral traditions of Aboriginal Australians
  9. As we remember the Russian revolution, The Death of Stalin reminds us of its brutal apogee
  10. As Socceroos face moment of truth, let's remember our football triumph of 1967
  11. Simplistic advice for teachers on how to teach won't work
  12. What causes SIDS? What we know, don’t know and suspect
  13. Movies and TV choose to tell us different stories about the cities of today
  14. Dems easily win Virginia and New Jersey governors. Left gains control of Tas upper house
  15. Turnbull and Shorten haggle over detail of citizenship disclosure system
  16. Australia might water down illegal logging laws – here's why it's a bad idea
  17. How the Paradise Papers reveal the tension between rock stars and the tax man
  18. Health Check: which sports supplements actually work?
  19. From selfie to infinity: Yayoi Kusama’s amazing technicoloured dreamscape
  20. It's time for a royal commission into banking regulation
  21. Closing Uluru to climbers is better for tourism in the long run
  22. You may be sick of worrying about online privacy, but 'surveillance apathy' is also a problem
  23. Three strategies to fight the tax avoidance revealed by the Paradise Papers
  24. Infections, complications and safety breaches: why patients need better data on how hospitals compare
  25. I've always wondered: do nuclear tests affect tectonic plates and cause earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
  26. Australians born overseas prefer the online world for their news
  27. Why Australia shouldn't fear a wave of trade protectionism
  28. Curious Kids: Why do tears come out of our eyes when we cry?
  29. Can you make a 10-year malt whisky in weeks? The chemistry says yes
  30. 'Australia has no culture': changing the mindset of the cringe
  31. How do we turn a drain into valued green space? First, ask the residents
  32. Stories of sex, stars and sharks amongst the best Australian science writing in 2017
  33. Sustainable shopping: how to rock white sneakers without eco-guilt
  34. In the 'fearless city', Barcelona residents take charge
  35. Why Adani may still get its government loan
  36. Dear Prime Minister: we'd like you to join the call for a ban on killer robots
  37. A criminal record: women and Australian true crime stories
  38. How to use music to fine tune your child for school
  39. It's not just mums who need to avoid alcohol when trying for a baby
  40. With a new futures market, Bitcoin is going mainstream
  41. 2017 is set to be among the three hottest years on record
  42. Turnbull proposes all MPs make declarations on citizenship
  43. Heard of the element erbium? It could pave the way to a quantum internet
  44. Thunderstorm asthma: who's at risk and how to manage it
  45. What the NRA can teach us about the art of public persuasion
  46. How we discovered a new species of orangutan in northern Sumatra
  47. Why we are banning tourists from climbing Uluru
  48. The off-topic Conversation #141
  49. Gay rebels: why some older homosexual men don't support same-sex marriage
  50. Three charts on the state of STIs and blood-borne viruses in Australia

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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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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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...