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Bushfires left millions of animals dead. We should use them, not just bury them

  • Written by: Emma Spencer, Ph.D. student, University of Sydney

Bushfires this season have left an estimated 1 billion dead animals in their wake, their carcasses dotting the blackened landscape.

Adding to the toll, farmers are being forced to euthanise injured and starving livestock and there are also calls to cull feral animals in fire-affected areas, including by aerial shooting.

The carcasses have already...

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BlackRock is the canary in the coalmine. Its decision to dump coal signals what's next

  • Written by: John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

The announcement by BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager, that it will dump more than half a billion dollars in thermal coal shares from all of its actively managed portfolios, might not seem like big news.

Announcements of this kind have come out steadily over the past couple of years.

Virtually all the major Australian and European...

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a hilarious comedy about suffocating expectations

  • Written by: Cherine Fahd, Director Photography, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney
a hilarious comedy about suffocating expectationsThe set design for Lady Tabouli captures all of the details of Lebanese-Australian family life. Robert Catto/National Theatre of Parramatta

Review: Lady Tabouli, directed by Dino Dimitriadis, National Theatre of Parramatta for Sydney Festival

In Australia in 2020, it’s hard to think homosexuality is still viewed as a sin and a lifestyle...

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Formula 1 says it's going carbon neutral but fans must demand greater detail on how

  • Written by: Michelle O'Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University

When Formula 1 announced late last year that the sport would be carbon neutral by 2030, the organisation’s chief technical officer spoke of the transition to a lower carbon world:

F1 could play a huge role in this transition. It has continually proven its ability to advance technology readiness levels from experimental to production and must...

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  1. Bushfire smoke is bad for your eyes, too. Here's how you can protect them
  2. I'm struggling to breathe with all the bushfire smoke – could I have undiagnosed asthma?
  3. If you can read this headline, you can read a novel. Here's how to ignore your phone and just do it
  4. Tales of wombat 'heroes' have gone viral. Unfortunately, they're not true
  5. Bushfire smoke is everywhere in our cities. Here's exactly what you are inhaling
  6. I've won cases against the government before. Here's why I doubt a climate change class action would succeed
  7. You're not the only one feeling helpless. Eco-anxiety can reach far beyond bushfire communities
  8. Shaming people for flying won't cut airline emissions. We need a smarter solution
  9. From election upsets to climate chaos, rolling the dice helps us appreciate the odds
  10. Artists help communities during a crisis, not hinder. Why are we still told they don't matter?
  11. In this new world of bushfire terror, I question whether I want to have kids
  12. Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areas
  13. You can leave water out for wildlife without attracting mosquitoes, if you take a few precautions
  14. At a performance of The White Album, I found the community I needed in a time of crisis
  15. Australia's bushfires could drive more than 700 animal species to extinction. Check the numbers for yourself
  16. Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts
  17. Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us
  18. Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof
  19. hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury
  20. Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedent
  21. Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll
  22. The sweet relief of rain after bushfires threatens disaster for our rivers
  23. Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead
  24. Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock
  25. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  26. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  27. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  28. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  29. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  30. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  31. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  32. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  33. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  34. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  35. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  36. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  37. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  38. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  39. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  40. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  41. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  42. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  43. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  44. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  45. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  46. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  47. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  48. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  49. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  50. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)

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