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There is more to good central bank governance than independence

  • Written by: Usman W. Chohan, Doctoral Candidate, Policy Reform and Economics, UNSW Australia

Throughout the Presidential campaign Donald Trump repeatedly criticised the United States Federal Reserve, accusing it of creating a “big fat ugly bubble” through its monetary decisions, among many other things. Trump’s consistent attacks have created worries for the Fed’s independence.

These worries intensified after the...

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Modi’s surgical strike on black money relies on uptake of electronic payments

  • Written by: Pravakar Sahoo, Associate Professor, Institute of Economic Growth, and Visiting Fellow, Bruegel, University of Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to demonetise Rs500 and RS1,000 notes on November 8 came with very little warning.

The decision, targeted at people hoarding black money, had to be executed swiftly to stop people using the money to buy other assets.

Rs500 and Rs1,000 notes together account for more than 85% of the total value of...

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Not everyone loves wheat -- so why not remove the bad bits

  • Written by: Harvey Millar, Centre Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology, University of Western Australia

Wheat is everywhere. It’s in bread, pasta, pastries, biscuits, pizza, batter, cereals, soups, sauces, instant drinks, salad dressing, processed meats and sweets, to name but a few.

The western diet is so infatuated with wheat that most of us eat a kilo or more a week. So why do we love it?

It’s simple. It provides the texture of our...

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National parks are vital for protecting Australia's endangered plants

  • Written by: Linda Broadhurst, Director, Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, CSIRO
imageThere are fewer than a thousand Graveside gorge wattles in Kakadu National Park.Parks Australia

Norfolk Island, nearly 1,500km from Australia’s east coast, is home to one of the country’s most endangered species, but you probably haven’t heard of it. Clematis dubia, a woody climber with white and hairy flowers, was known to number...

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  1. Trench art tells a story of survival and resilience
  2. Explainer: how do our bodies balance themselves?
  3. Prospective higher education students need better information about admissions process: Shergold report
  4. Humans are still evolving but in ways that might surprise you
  5. The government shouldn't use super to help low-income savers
  6. Raimond Gaita on Donald Trump's America: a cloud cuckoo land devoid of fact, evidence and argument
  7. Banks are hedging their bets on costly branch networks
  8. Forty years of measuring the world's cleanest air reveals human fingerprints on the atmosphere
  9. Change section 18C? Critics should do this crash course first
  10. Women aren't the problem in the film industry, men are
  11. Why virtual reality won't replace cadavers in medical school
  12. Nothing to see here? The abuse and neglect of children in care is a century-old story in Australia
  13. Hurt by sea: how storm surges and sea-level rise make coastal life risky
  14. If smoking doesn't kill, Mike Pence, neither does the plague
  15. Underwater health check shows kelp forests are declining around the world
  16. Women in prison: histories of trauma and abuse highlight the need for specialised care
  17. Why was Shakespeare's death such at non-event at the time?
  18. Australian business should hold fire in reacting to Trump election
  19. Scabies: a neglected parasitic disease we already know how to treat
  20. Xenophon tells voters he's still considering lifetime ban bill
  21. World set for hottest year on record: World Meteorological Organization
  22. Be prepared, always: the tsunami message from New Zealand's latest earthquake
  23. What happened in New Zealand's magnitude 7.5 earthquake
  24. Health Check: is cheese good for you?
  25. Trump’s victory spells trouble but also exciting, unimagined opportunities
  26. Policy uncertainty continues to hamper carbon emissions management
  27. To understand how storms batter Australia, we need a fresh deluge of data
  28. Plan to reduce Indigenous suicides finally acknowledges lack of evidence and need for hope
  29. Clinton's loss was not because of sexism, but because she wasn't radical enough
  30. Fossil fuel emissions have stalled: Global Carbon Budget 2016
  31. US deal is a good news story for refugees -- here's why it took so long
  32. Turnbull's asylum seeker ban violates Australia's human rights obligations
  33. Franchisees don't do their homework and are too optimistic about risks: research
  34. Why Trump's victory will mean the end of US soft power
  35. David Hockney interrogates space and time
  36. Sexually transmissible infections on the rise in Australia: a snapshot
  37. We need more support systems for people who want to work during and after cancer treatment
  38. Tasmanian devils reared in captivity show they can thrive in the wild
  39. IBM's Watson would do a better job at being a bank teller than most current staff
  40. A deal to be welcomed but detail is missing
  41. Australia shores up defences against asylum seekers as US deal provides escape for refugees
  42. Newspoll: Labor gains to lead 53-47
  43. A blaze of light in every word: vale Leonard Cohen
  44. The view from Marrakech: climate talks are battling through a Trump tsunami
  45. As a writer-musician, Leonard Cohen was a one-off
  46. Goodbye Leonard, you brought us so much light
  47. Trump's win shows how vital the arts and humanities are
  48. On a bad day, some blue sky..
  49. What's behind the Trump bump in markets
  50. What might a Trump presidency mean for Muslims and the Muslim world?

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

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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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Small Acts, Big Impact: How Australians Can Give Back to Their Communities

There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...

The Lost Art of Saying Thank You and Why It Still Matters

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How Non-Competitive Sports Programs Benefit Early Childhood Development

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The Hidden Health Impacts of Digital Screens on Developing Eyes

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Does a Modern James Bond Exist?

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How Australian Businesses Can Effectively Manage Tax Audits and Disputes

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From Coastal Calm to Classic Comfort: The Right Carpet for Every Style of Home

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