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For Australia to be respected on human rights, it needs to look deeper into its own record

  • Written by: Jon Piccini, Lecturer, Australian Catholic University

Australia has just entered its final year of its membership on the UN Human Rights Council. This position was won on the strength of two key arguments:

  • Australia would be the first Pacific nation to sit on the body, founded in 2007

  • our long-standing commitments to civil and political rights made us a safe set of hands among a membership that...

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How vulnerable is Xi Jinping over coronavirus? In today's China, there are few to hold him to account

  • Written by: Rowan Callick, Industry Fellow, Griffith University
How vulnerable is Xi Jinping over coronavirus? In today's China, there are few to hold him to accountNOEL CELIS / POOL/ EPA

Brand “People’s Republic of China” is wobbling, as if the massive picture of Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square was swaying with an earthquake tremor. But it can only actually fall if pushed from inside.

The handling of the coronavirus epidemic is undoubtedly sapping confidence in the Communist party and its...

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how aged care is failing LGBTI+ people

  • Written by: Andrea Waling, Research fellow, La Trobe University
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Older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI+) people fear discrimination, exclusion and isolation in Australia’s aged care services, we found in our research.

With an ageing cohort of LGBTI+ people needing to access, and currently using, Australia’s aged care services, we interviewed older gay men, lesbian...

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why the science on hazard reduction is contested

  • Written by: Kevin Tolhurst, Hon. Assoc. Prof., Fire Ecology and Management, University of Melbourne

When it comes to reducing the extent of bushfires, scientists disagree on the best way to do it. Hazard-reduction burning (also known as “prescribed burning” or “controlled burning”) is controversial and, depending on the scientific paper, it’s shown to either be effective or not work at all.

Hazard-reduction burning...

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  1. Life sentences – what creative writing by prisoners tells us about the inside
  2. People love the idea of 20-minute neighbourhoods. So why isn't it top of the agenda?
  3. I made bushfire maps from satellite data, and found a glaring gap in Australia's preparedness
  4. what parents should know and what schools should do if they suspect it
  5. Indigenous pain and protest written in the history of signatures
  6. Holden's dead end shows government policy should have taken a different road
  7. Yes, the Australian bush is recovering from bushfires – but it may never be the same
  8. Can new Snapchat features help troubled teens?
  9. Curious Kids: why don't burns bleed?
  10. Should we ban junk food in schools? We asked five experts
  11. Young people dropping private health hurts insurers most, not public hospitals
  12. 'You can have both higher super and higher wages': Albanese
  13. Coronavirus is killing Australia's lobster export market
  14. Here are 5 practical ways trees can help us survive climate change
  15. how America's General Motors sold us the Australian dream
  16. Why the global battle over Huawei could prove more disruptive than Trump's trade war with China
  17. No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better
  18. Yes, the system needs to be better. But here's how to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need it
  19. Cook250
  20. These plants and animals are now flourishing as life creeps back after bushfires
  21. Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling
  22. Court ruling against ABC highlights the enormous deficiency in laws protecting journalists' sources
  23. Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens
  24. Books in a post-f@#^ world. Are we all sworn out yet?
  25. Coles says these toys promote healthy eating. I say that's rubbish
  26. 65,000-year-old plant remains show the earliest Australians spent plenty of time cooking
  27. Nearly 80% of Australians affected in some way by the bushfires, new survey shows
  28. Home-owning older Australians should pay more for residential aged care
  29. Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talks
  30. Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolism
  31. West Gate Tunnel saga shows risk of 'lock-in' on mega-projects pitched by business
  32. Rain has eased the dry, but more is needed to break the drought
  33. Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
  34. Major airlines say they're acting on climate change. Our research reveals how little they've achieved
  35. In the midst of an LNG export boom, why are we getting so little for our gas?
  36. If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times
  37. here's how we can crack this
  38. Parasite's win is the perfect excuse to get stuck into genre-bending and exciting Korean cinema
  39. Critical minerals are vital for renewable energy. We must learn to mine them responsibly
  40. Queensland’s election year shadowed by federal in-fighting, scandals and voter fatigue
  41. Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
  42. NZ's classical music station is not safe yet. It now needs innovation and leadership
  43. Gaetjens criticises McKenzie's handling of grants decisions, but defends his finding funding wasn't politically biased
  44. Michelle Grattan on an embarrassed government, sports rorts, and the corona virus
  45. Saying sex increases cancer risk is neither totally correct, nor in any way helpful
  46. Today's disease names are less catchy, but also less likely to cause stigma
  47. Here's why the WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away
  48. To save these threatened seahorses, we built them 5-star underwater hotels
  49. There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible
  50. recovering letters of love written for Noongar children

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The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

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Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

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