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FactCheck Q A: Has confidence in the media in Australia dropped lower than in the United States?

  • Written by: Alexandra Wake, Senior lecturer, RMIT University
imageAssistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs Zed Seselja discusses faith in media on Q&A with fellow panellist Claire Wardle from First Draft, which targets misinformation.Q&A

The Conversation fact-checks claims made on Q&A, broadcast Mondays on the ABC at 9:35pm. Thank you to everyone who sent us quotes for checking...

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Despite escalating prescriptions, nerve pain drug offers no relief for sciatica

  • Written by: Christine Lin, Senior Research Fellow, George Institute for Global Health
imageYour best option for treating the pain of sciatica is to seek advice, remain physically active, and wait it out. from www.shutterstock.com

Sciatica is a disabling condition characterised by pain in the leg along the distribution of the sciatic nerve. It can be accompanied by back pain, tingling, numbness, reduced strength and reflex changes in the...

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Politics podcast: Michaelia Cash on union misconduct

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

The government this week introduced a bill that aims to put a stop to secret agreements between employers and unions without the knowledge of union members. The next hurdle will be the Senate, although it’s possible Labor may support the legislation.

Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says she is always in discussion with the Senate...

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Terror in London: Western cities will always be vulnerable to these attacks

  • Written by: Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
imageFive people are dead – including the perpetrator – following a terror attack in London.EPA/Andy Rain

Just when the Western world had absorbed the shock of a truck attack in Berlin in December that claimed 12 lives, it is reminded again of the dangers of “lone-wolf” attacks inspired by Islamic State (IS) that are almost...

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  1. Explainer: the financialisation of housing and what can be done about it
  2. NDIS housing rules for people with a disability could be life-changing
  3. Flying into uncertainty: Western Sydney's 'aerotropolis' poses more questions than answers
  4. Here's how much it would cost the government to pay everyone who takes care of family with mental illness
  5. It's harder for governments to tax their way out of rising inequality
  6. 'Empowerment' feminism is not working – we need a far more radical approach to gender equality
  7. Did Indigenous warriors influence the development of Australian rules football?
  8. Snowy hydro scheme will be left high and dry unless we look after the mountains
  9. How we edit science part 4: how to talk about risk, and words and images not to use
  10. The US just made flying harder for millions. Tips for dealing with the laptop ban
  11. National Science Statement a positive gesture but lacks policy solutions: experts
  12. Australia finally has crowd-sourced equity funding, but there's more to do
  13. Western Australia's welcome engagement in Asia has been a long time coming
  14. Swisse cheese: there are too many holes in complementary medicine regulations already
  15. Film review: A Plastic Ocean shows us a world awash with rubbish
  16. Commercialise my footy: how the AFL's grip on the game shrinks the fans' role
  17. You can't rely on fish oil supplements in pregnancy to make your children smarter
  18. Proposed changes may confuse rather than clarify the meaning of Section 18C
  19. The latest ideas to use super to buy homes are still bad ideas
  20. Trump's credibility takes a hit as FBI finds no evidence of Obama 'wiretap'
  21. How to reduce dependency on drugs like Valium with alternative therapies
  22. How electric cars can help save the grid
  23. How we edit science part 3: impact, curiosity and red flags
  24. In a miserable year, the Adelaide Festival brought us joy
  25. Conservatives have captured Turnbull for culture war crusade
  26. Coalition rebounds in Newspoll following Snowy announcement, but Essential moves to Labor
  27. Section 18C change appears doomed in Senate
  28. Putting a dollar value on how much employees are willing to put their own interests first
  29. How healthy soils make for a healthy life
  30. After the Catalyst arts funding mess, many questions remain
  31. To be ill is human: why normalising illness would make it easier to cope with
  32. Homophobia is harmful to workers and businesses
  33. The government's multicultural statement is bereft of new ideas or policies – why?
  34. Interculturalism: how diverse societies can do better than passive tolerance
  35. How to stop the thieves when all we want to capture is wildlife in action
  36. Apocalypse now: wifi and radiation sickness sweeping the world
  37. We still don't know how 'America First' will play out in Asia
  38. How we edit science part 2: significance testing, p-hacking and peer review
  39. After the robo-debt debacle, here's how Centrelink can win back Australians' trust
  40. Infographic: the truth behind Centrelink's waiting times
  41. Higher child support doesn't lead to welfare dependency for single mums
  42. When politicians listen to scientists, we all benefit
  43. Government needs to front up billions, not millions, to save Australia's threatened species
  44. What we may think are the healthiest bread and wrap options actually have the most salt
  45. Grammarians rejoice in the <br>$10 million comma</br>
  46. Secrecy on land titles registry sale helps keep bidders' tax haven links quiet
  47. How do you remember a rock god? The complicated legacy of Chuck Berry
  48. Contested spaces: the 'long-grassers', living private lives in public places
  49. Health Check: is sleepwalking problematic and can it be 'cured'?
  50. Government cracks down on secret company payments to unions

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Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

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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

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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