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The least-skilled workers are the losers in globalisation

  • Written by: Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics, University of Melbourne

Most experts say globalisation spreads wealth, bringing people out of poverty and nations closer together. But right now some politicians and their supporters are arguing it simply increases inequality. What’s really going on? Our Globalisation backlash series offers some answers.


Concern over the employment consequences of globalisation is...

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Want to improve NAPLAN scores? Teach children philosophy

  • Written by: Adam Piovarchy, PhD Candidate, Department of Philosophy, University of Sydney
imageChildren taking part in a philosophical discussion at Buranda State School in Brisbane.Steve Gray/AAP

Latest figures show that student scores in reading, writing, language and numeracy have failed to improve despite schools receiving record funding over the past few years.

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an...

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Sequins and symphonies: how opera ran away with the circus

  • Written by: Peta Tait, Professor of Theatre and Drama, La Trobe University
imageCircus and opera crash together in Cirque de la Symphonie. Daniel Aulsebrook

Circus has always shamelessly borrowed from other performance forms. It has coopted all types of music to sit alongside its signature brass band sound, so that music and circus are synonymous – although not necessarily thought of as such. This union allows body-based...

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Is Australia really being flooded by new killer drugs?

  • Written by: Stephen Bright, Adjunct Research Fellow with the National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
imageSince 2009 an increasing number of drugs have emerged that are designed to circumvent the law and are cheap to produce.Photographee.eu/Shutterstock

Recent media reports have suggested Australia is set to be flooded with new types of deadly “synthetic” drugs.

Don’t worry, as far as we know, there’s no “turbo-charged...

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  1. Marriage 'inequality' is a threat to religious freedom – and it is probably unconstitutional
  2. Coastal councils are already adapting to rising seas – we've built a website to help
  3. Are things really as bad as the ABC Four Corners' Cyber War documentary makes out?
  4. The Australian government needs to be more open about the cyber threat from China
  5. Full response from a spokesperson for Mitch Fifield
  6. FactCheck Q A: what has the Children’s eSafety Commissioner done in its first year to tackle cyberbullying?
  7. From execrable to memorable: Ben Lerner’s essay on the hatred of poetry
  8. Estimating the 'cost' of fuel tax credits is a tricky business
  9. Politics podcast: Bob Brown on Malcolm Turnbull and the same-sex marriage plebiscite
  10. Bob Brown supports marriage plebiscite as a last resort
  11. Kids are more susceptible to brain injury, and concussion has implications beyond what we thought
  12. From bonnets to fez to burkinis, clothing has long made us uneasy
  13. Australian communities are fighting food waste with circular economies
  14. Health Check: what can you eat to help ease 'morning' sickness in pregnancy?
  15. Face the facts: populism is here to stay
  16. The plug and play city: how shipping containers are changing infrastructure
  17. How to tell if your boss is a psychopath – and what to do about it
  18. Disunity is death? The demise of the CLP government in the Northern Territory
  19. It's not just the economy, stupid; it's whether the economy is fair
  20. Four common claims about education funding and quality that need explaining
  21. Here's looking at: Deep Breathing: Resuscitation for the Reef by Janet Laurence
  22. The winners and losers in the race for driverless cars
  23. How big a problem is ice use among Indigenous Australians?
  24. Why are professional development standards for new and returning federal MPs so inadequate?
  25. Ticked off: let’s stop our dogs and cats dying of tick paralysis this year
  26. Why Weiner is Wonderful
  27. Albanese warns Labor over clean energy supplement in omnibus bill
  28. The BBC's top 100 21st century films? Give me a break!
  29. (Real) football: the reds buy the Reds?
  30. Labor easily wins NT election
  31. Adrift in a sea of violence: Obama’s legacy, and the prospect of a Trump or Clinton presidency
  32. The Miles Franklin winner: a dark, sorrowful story with moments of light and tenderness
  33. Same-sex marriage plebiscite appears doomed
  34. Is your employer watching you? Online profiling blurs the boundary of our public and private lives
  35. Abbott steps into budget debate, saying reform is a precondition for tax cuts
  36. Young people with cancer should have affordable options to preserve their fertility
  37. Australia's stance on nuclear deterrence leaves it on the wrong side of history
  38. EcoCheck: Australia's vast, majestic northern savannas need more care
  39. Telegraph story on research funding does nothing to advance Australian journalism
  40. VET FEE-HELP reforms will merely paper over the cracks of a system prone to abuse
  41. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on budget savings
  42. Two million Aussies are experiencing high financial stress
  43. Earthquakes don't kill, our collapsing structures do. So how can we build them to stay up?
  44. Electronic baby simulators could increase, not decrease, teen pregnancy
  45. America is moving to end its use of private prisons – should Australia follow suit?
  46. Friday essay: From Bowie to Bieber – the under-appreciated art of the music video
  47. Interview: Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and inventor of the home computer
  48. Why males are more likely to die from conception to old age
  49. Australia needs to lead again on democratic innovation
  50. Feral animals are running amok on Australia's islands – here's how to stop them

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

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

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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...