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Essays on health: Australia is failing new parents with conflicting advice - it's urgent we get it right

  • Written by: Pamela S Douglas, General Practitioner, Researcher, The University of Queensland
imageMuch of the baby's distress, as well as that of the parents, can be prevented.Janko Ferlič/Unsplash

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Australians embark on a disorienting, life changing journey. They have a baby.

What happens after a woman gives birth should be a matter of serious public interest. Screaming babies, breast pain, baby...

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Are residents better off under the Sydney 'lockout laws'?

  • Written by: Shiko Maruyama, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Technology Sydney

The Sydney “lockout laws” have created significant debate about whether crime is being reduced, if it is being pushed into surrounding areas, and what the impacts are on local residents.

My research with Georgia Perks found that, despite reports of increased violence in these areas surrounding the lockout zone, the benefit outweighs the...

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A home for everyone? Property ownership has been about status and wealth since our convict days

  • Written by: Imogen Wegman, PhD candidate, History and Classics, University of Tasmania
imageA house and land on the River Derwent, Tasmania, 1822National Library of Australia

While Australia has an egalitarian mythology, where everyone has a chance, the roots of problems with access to housing lie in our history. The first land grants were given to former convicts as a way to control an unfenced prison colony. As free settlers arrived in...

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  4. AGL board to consider Liddell extension or sale – but company pushes alternative plan
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  7. New autism diagnosis guidelines miss the mark on how best to help children with developmental problems
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  10. Explorers probe hidden continent of Zealandia
  11. Violent politics and the disintegration of democracy in Cambodia
  12. Beyond cats and Kardashians: can journalism satisfy audiences without dumbing down?
  13. Drones and wildlife – working to co-exist
  14. World must act to end the violence against Rohingya in Myanmar
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  16. Time for pragmatism, not panic, for the electricity market
  17. The economics of ticket scalping
  18. More cyclists are ending up in hospital with serious injuries, so we need to act now
  19. Giving voice to the young: survey shows people want under-18s involved in politics
  20. Early learning report card: Australia is improving rapidly, but there's more work to do
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  25. Explainer: after an earthquake, how does a tsunami happen?
  26. NZ Labour surges into poll lead; Merkel likely to win German election
  27. How market forces and weakened institutions are keeping our wages low
  28. What the West gets wrong about North Korea's motives, and why some South Koreans admire the North
  29. Research does solve real-world problems: experts must work together to make it happen
  30. Extreme weather makes homelessness even worse. Here's how we can help
  31. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the marriage postal ballot, Joyce and energy policy
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  36. A medically supervised injection facility matters for Victoria – and for more inclusive mental health support
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  39. The true cost of keeping the Liddell power plant open
  40. Friday essay: why libraries can and must change
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  42. How to stop businesses stealing from their employees
  43. Police want to read encrypted messages, but they already have significant power to access our data
  44. How the NDIS is using the market to create housing for people with disability
  45. For long-term improvements, schools need to slow down
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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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

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

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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

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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