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Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talks

  • Written by: Bruce Wilson, Director of the European Union Centre, RMIT University
Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talksForeign Minister Marise Payne meets UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Canberra on February 6.Lukas Coch/AAP

Climate change is set to become an inescapable part of negotiations now underway over an Australia-European Union free trade agreement, and also negotiations over the Australia-UK agreement necessitated by Britain’s exit from the...

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Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolism

  • Written by: Megan Davis, Professor of Law, UNSW
Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolismAAP/Lukas Coch

In his Closing the Gap speech to parliament last week, the prime minister injected some order and transparency back into the constitutional recognition process.

The PM anchored his government’s work on the co-design of a Voice to Government back to the 2018 parliamentary inquiry led by Senators Pat Dodson and Julian Leeser. By...

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West Gate Tunnel saga shows risk of 'lock-in' on mega-projects pitched by business

  • Written by: James Whitten, Ph.D Candidate, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne

Victoria’s government finds itself in a big hole with its West Gate Tunnel project. As diggers lie idle in a dispute over what to do with contaminated soil, it’s facing long delays and billions in extra costs. But the government appears locked into a contentious project that was put to it as a market-led proposal, an arrangement that be...

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Rain has eased the dry, but more is needed to break the drought

  • Written by: David Jones, Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology

After the intensely dry conditions of 2019, January and February have brought much-needed rain. Dams in many cities and towns were replenished and some farmers may be able to grow a crop for the first time in several seasons. So does this mean the drought has broken?

The answer is not straightforward. There is no single definition of drought, and...

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More Articles …

  1. Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
  2. Major airlines say they're acting on climate change. Our research reveals how little they've achieved
  3. In the midst of an LNG export boom, why are we getting so little for our gas?
  4. If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times
  5. here's how we can crack this
  6. Parasite's win is the perfect excuse to get stuck into genre-bending and exciting Korean cinema
  7. Critical minerals are vital for renewable energy. We must learn to mine them responsibly
  8. Queensland’s election year shadowed by federal in-fighting, scandals and voter fatigue
  9. Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
  10. NZ's classical music station is not safe yet. It now needs innovation and leadership
  11. Gaetjens criticises McKenzie's handling of grants decisions, but defends his finding funding wasn't politically biased
  12. Michelle Grattan on an embarrassed government, sports rorts, and the corona virus
  13. Saying sex increases cancer risk is neither totally correct, nor in any way helpful
  14. Today's disease names are less catchy, but also less likely to cause stigma
  15. Here's why the WHO says a coronavirus vaccine is 18 months away
  16. To save these threatened seahorses, we built them 5-star underwater hotels
  17. There's no evidence the new coronavirus spreads through the air – but it's still possible
  18. recovering letters of love written for Noongar children
  19. New tools help communities measure and reduce their emissions locally
  20. a connected world makes this coronavirus scarier, but also helps us deal with it
  21. Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery
  22. Morrison can only look on as Nationals 'wicked problem' damages his government
  23. High-tech shortages loom as coronavirus shutdowns hit manufacturers
  24. I'm taking glucosamine for my arthritis. So what's behind the new advice to stop?
  25. A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators
  26. Heavy rains are great news for Sydney's dams, but they come with a big caveat
  27. Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change now
  28. Ever wondered how many Airbnbs Australia has and where they all are? We have the answers
  29. 1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
  30. the courts say a valid will can take many forms
  31. If you don't eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on
  32. 9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
  33. Looking on the bright side, The Leunig Fragments film skips dark truths
  34. a failure to account for 'cultural counterfactuals'
  35. Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire as Klobuchar surges, while Queensland is tied 50-50
  36. We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
  37. Pauline Hanson stymies bid to hobble Mathias Cormann
  38. All eyes on Australia as World Urban Forum urges climate action
  39. we need to transform our world into a sustainable 'electric planet'
  40. Is the dress green or red? Planet-friendly couture won't be for everyone but it can lead the way
  41. Conservative but green independent MP Zali Steggall could break the government’s climate policy deadlock
  42. Instant prescriptions might be the way of our digital future, but we need to manage the risks first
  43. 'Closing the Gap' process will better involve Indigenous Australians: Morrison
  44. Half of over-55s are open to downsizing – if only they could find homes that suit them
  45. Looking for love on a dating app? You might be falling for a ghost
  46. We depend so much more on Chinese travellers now. That makes the impact of this coronavirus novel
  47. States shine as federal government flounders this summer – now they should lead on climate change
  48. 222 scientists say cascading crises are the biggest threat to the well-being of future generations
  49. 3 ways students can get the most from searching online
  50. atom-scale materials are the next tech frontier

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

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The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

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The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

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How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

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AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

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