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Morrison gives final 'no' to Chinese on Ausgrid

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Treasurer Scott Morrison has formally ruled out Chinese companies obtaining a 50.4% share of Ausgrid, the NSW electricity distribution network.

In a statement late Friday, Morrison said that after considering the bidders' responses to his preliminary decision to block the purchase of the 99-year lease – when he cited national security...

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Research Check: do we really need to do five times as much exercise as we've been told?

  • Written by: Brigid Lynch, Senior Research Fellow, Cancer Council Victoria
imageWe want to ensure we are not setting insurmountable physical activity recommendations.from shutterstock.com

For decades, public health guidelines around the world have recommended adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week. This is roughly equivalent to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per...

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When ancient lovers meet: the best planet duo of 2016

  • Written by: Tanya Hill, Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne and Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museum Victoria
imageA trio of planets, Jupiter (top), Venus (bottom left) and Mercury (bottom right) as seen from La Silla Observatory, Chile on May 26, 2013.Y. Beletsky (LCO)/ESO, CC BY-SA

A fantastic lineup of planets has been visible over the past few weeks. Glance upwards just after sunset and all five bright planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and...

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To future-proof our crops from drought, look to the Australian deserts

  • Written by: Steve Wylie, Senior research associate in molecular virology of wild and cultivated plants, virus ecology, metagenomics, host-pathogen evolution, symbiosis, Murdoch University
imageAustralia already has many plants that can cope with harsh conditions.Shutterstock/Tero Hakala

It was in the mid-20th century when the American agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug showed us how to make wheat and rice stems shorter, to increase their yield. He’s often referred to as the Father of the Green Revolution and his breakthrough...

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More Articles …

  1. Gaming trends show cities need to rethink how they tap into creative economy
  2. Disrupted businesses are struggling in the valley of death
  3. Will women ever be able to compete against men in Olympic events?
  4. How Australia's children's authors create magic on a page
  5. How we moderate off-topic comments
  6. When industry-sponsored research is on the nose
  7. Research Check: does paracetamol in pregnancy cause child behavioural problems?
  8. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on offshore detention
  9. 'Be careful posting images online' is just another form of modern-day victim-blaming
  10. Friday essay: the untold story behind the 1966 Wave Hill Walk-Off
  11. Cheating, bribery and scandal: how the ancient Greeks did the Olympic Games
  12. Equal but not the same: equestrian sport's unisex approach hides inequity
  13. Common lumps and bumps on and under the skin: what are they?
  14. When punitive media intrude on the courts' role, can justice be served?
  15. A task for Australia's energy ministers: remove barriers to better buildings
  16. Deliveroo strike win shows gig workers can subvert the rules too
  17. Want to be a space tour guide? Apply here... in 2025
  18. Grattan on Friday: Dutton should stop whinging and find solution to the offshore problem
  19. Arrium's requiem - the events of July 7th
  20. When you mess up, get up: the power of failure in building resilience
  21. Why we need more book awards
  22. The battle over Long Tan's memory – a perspective from Viet Nam
  23. Fabricating science: discussing fraud can rebuild community confidence and deepen understanding of how science works
  24. ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, June-July 2016
  25. Mob violence shows Indonesia must act against online hate speech
  26. Is your child having trouble learning? They may have auditory processing disorder
  27. What makes an elite badminton player?
  28. Politics podcast: Anne Aly on counter-terrorism policy
  29. 'Protectionist' rejection of China's State Grid misses real energy security issue
  30. The Rio Olympics are a test case for the future of sports broadcasting
  31. Manus Island centre set to close – but where to for the detainees?
  32. The Anthropocene Belongs to Earth System Science
  33. My baby is crying. Is it colic? How can I help?
  34. Australia's rich give little – and a culture of secrecy surrounds their philanthropy
  35. A Trump presidency would spell disaster for the Paris climate agreement
  36. Are Sunday penalty rates a job killer? A real-world experiment refutes employers' claim
  37. Researchers may be motivated by impact but that is not enough to achieve it
  38. What makes a successful marathon runner?
  39. How The Bachelor turns women into misogynists
  40. Can photos on social media lead to mistaken identity in court cases?
  41. Turnbull demands answers on protest over asylum seekers
  42. Final House results and a polling critique
  43. Weekly Dose: teriparatide, the osteoporisis drug that forms new bone
  44. The electorate has spoken, but Turnbull's speech shows he hasn't listened
  45. Why being a sporting role model isn't as simple as most people think
  46. Research Check: is it true only half your friends actually like you?
  47. A moving trainwreck? Why the CLP will be swept from office in the Northern Territory
  48. Forget the Census undercount, what matters is bias
  49. TV's top ten ear worms, from a television tragic
  50. Australia's AAA rating affirmed by Moody's

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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

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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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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

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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...