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World Trade Organisation gives Australia's plain tobacco packs the (draft) thumbs up

  • Written by: Simon Chapman, Emeritus Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reportedly backed Australia’s laws on plain tobacco packaging implemented from December 2012.

The apparent decision marks the end of the last of three cases brought against Australia’s plain packaging; it will almost certainly open the floodgates and see other nations implementing the measure.

Howeve...

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Beware the hype – springy soles won’t make you run much faster

  • Written by: Glen Lichtwark, A/Prof in Exercise and Sport Science, The University of Queensland
imageSpringy soles, stiffer shoes, lightweight materials. When does shoe design give some runners an unfair advantage?from www.shutterstock.com

Most runners believe a good pair of running shoes is worth the investment. But advances in running shoe technology have sparked debate about whether shoes help you run faster.

Can they really allow marathon...

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Why older Australians don't downsize and the limits to what the government can do about it

  • Written by: Brendan Coates, Fellow, Grattan Institute
imageOlder Australians are not deterred by financial barriers as much as emotional ones, when it comes to downsizing.www.shutterstock.com

Encouraging senior Australians to downsize their homes is one of the more popular ideas to make housing more affordable. The trouble is, incentives for downsizing would hit the budget, but make little difference to...

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