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Jakarta governor's race a litmus test for Indonesia

  • Written by: Tobias Basuki, Researcher, Department of Politics and International Relations, Centre for Strategic and International Studies

Yesterday, Jakartans went to the polling stations to choose between a Chinese-Indonesian incumbent accused of blasphemy by conservative Muslims, a former president’s son, and a former education minister as the next governor of Indonesia’s capital.

Incumbent Basuki Tjahaya Purnama leads the race with 42.87% of votes, followed by former...

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What will my child's life be like? Newly identified genes may help diagnose autism and disability

  • Written by: Jozef Gecz, Professor of Human Genetics, University of Adelaide
imageThere are now 91 genes with known links to autism and intellectual disabilities. from www.shutterstock.com

We have identified 38 new genes that are strongly associated with autism and intellectual disability. Some of the genes appear to be primarily associated with autism, and others primarily associated with intellectual disability.

We also found...

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How changing times made Australia's political leaders more disposable

  • Written by: Rodney Tiffen, Emeritus Professor, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
imageMalcolm Turnbull on the day he deposed Tony Abbott as Liberal Party leader in September 2015.AAP/Sam Mooy

Politics in 1950s Adelaide was a gentlemanly affair. The premier, Thomas Playford, and Labor’s Mick O’Halloran faced each other in four election campaigns between 1950 and 1959. More surprisingly, they dined together each week to...

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Human genome editing report strikes the right balance between risks and benefits

  • Written by: Merlin Crossley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Professor of Molecular Biology, UNSW
imageGene therapy is growing in its capabilities, but there should be limits to its use.Shutterstock

If you recognise the words “CRISPR-mediated gene editing”, then you’ll know that our ability to alter DNA has recently become much more efficient, faster and cheaper.

This has inevitably led to serious discussions about gene therapy,...

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  2. Full response from Mark McGowan on methamphetamine use in Western Australia
  3. Climate change doubled the likelihood of the New South Wales heatwave
  4. Something smells off: Kate Grenville's case against fragrance
  5. Sky News is not yet Fox News, but it has the good, the bad and the uglies
  6. Why sitting is not the 'new smoking'
  7. After all the talk, what is the Turnbull government actually doing for small business?
  8. Perceptions of genetically modified food are informed by more than just science
  9. Politics podcast: Barnaby Joyce on a year at the top
  10. Clementine Ford and Lindy West talk Twitter and life on and off the Internet
  11. How the warming world could turn many plants and animals into climate refugees
  12. Before pregnancy even starts, healthy weight in mums and dads lowers obesity risk in children
  13. Regulations needed for litigation funders who can't pay out when cases fail
  14. Closing the Gap is failing and needs a radical overhaul
  15. States drag feet on affordable housing, with Victoria the worst
  16. That Lump of Coal
  17. FactCheck: is Australia on track to have the oldest pension age in the developed world?
  18. How to cut through when talking to anti-vaxxers and anti-fluoriders
  19. Why the government should tax unhealthy foods and subsidise nutritious ones
  20. Moving on from home ownership for 'Generation Rent'
  21. Understanding populism: how leaders can better sell economic reform
  22. The Great Australian Plays: The Front Room Boys and New Wave theatre
  23. End of the road? Why it might be time to ditch your car
  24. How far they'll go: Moana shows the power of Polynesian celestial navigation
  25. Molecules do not have colour!
  26. Morrison pushed NDIS 'hypothecation' announcement despite caution about timing from Turnbull's office
  27. 6 things young men should know about food, nutrition and getting in shape
  28. FactCheck: it's true – Western Australia has the nation's highest rate of methamphetamine use
  29. Want electricity reform? Start by giving power back to the states
  30. Young women can budget in the short term but struggle with long-term investments: survey
  31. Why the Sydney Opera House is a little overcooked
  32. WA state election: Liberals' deal with One Nation may come back to bite them
  33. The gap of Indigenous disadvantage is being closed too slowly: report
  34. And then there were two: welcome back ABC Fact Check
  35. Basil Hetzel: Australian medical pioneer, and my friend
  36. Six psychiatric concepts that have mutated: for better or worse
  37. Errors in Centrelink's debt recovery system were inevitable, as in all complex systems
  38. Housing affordability problems might not be all bad
  39. ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, January 2017
  40. The off-topic Conversation #117
  41. Roses are red, violets are blue, I'll stay forever if you scrub out the loo
  42. 'Ice Wars' message is overblown and unhelpful
  43. Why housing supply shouldn't be the only policy tool politicians cling to
  44. To the mattresses: a defence of romance fiction
  45. We need a comprehensive housing approach to deal with heatwaves
  46. There are six styles of love. Which one best describes you?
  47. Rudd warns against a 'second Stolen Generation' by default
  48. There is a difference between a strong contest of views on energy policy and counter-productive hyper-partisanship
  49. FactCheck Q A: is violent crime getting worse in Victoria and do people feel less safe than ever?
  50. Australian banks go back to ACCC to further delay customers from getting Apple Pay

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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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