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The timeless appeal of an ocean pool – turns out it's a good investment, too

  • Written by: James Carley, Principal Engineer, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW
The timeless appeal of an ocean pool – turns out it's a good investment, tooThe ocean pool is a familiar sight in New South Wales – this one's at Tamarama in Sydney's eastern suburbs – but isn't nearly as common elsewhere.hopeless128/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Depending on definitions, the coast of New South Wales, Australia, has about 70 ocean pools, with most located between Newcastle and Wollongong. South Africa...

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Scott Morrison's Christmas letter to the colleagues

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Scott Morrison's Christmas letter to the colleaguesWes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND

Dear Michael, Josh, David, et al

Sorry to have left you all without my guiding hand this week. But Jen and I really needed the break. And the girls too - it’s hard when you’re the kids of the nation’s Daggy Dad.

We were all exhausted. And then came that smoke over Kirribilli – last straw....

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A new law in India could put Muslims at greater risk of persecution, like the Rohingya

  • Written by: Chris Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Auckland

Last week Aung San Suu Kyi took the stand at the International Court of Justice to defend Myanmar against charges of genocide.

A 2017 military campaign against the Muslim Rohingya expelled more than 700,000 from Rakhine State into Bangladesh. Survivors recounted numerous mass executions, rapes and other atrocities. The ferocity and scale of this...

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Donald Trump has become the third president in US history to be impeached. He's unlikely to be convicted

  • Written by: Brendon O'Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump, making him the third president in the history of the United States to be impeached.

Last week, the House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump.

The first stated that Trump committed an impeachable offence by withholding $391...

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  1. Why are public pools important in Australia? For our #myfavouritepool series, we're asking you
  2. As Assange faces court over extradition attempts, the case is complex and the stakes are high
  3. what's behind Boeing's production shutdown of MAX aircraft
  4. From childcare to high school – what to do if you don't like your kid's friend
  5. what it's like to study space at Siding Spring Observatory
  6. The Rise of Skywalker ends a third Star Wars trilogy. Here's why stories work so well in threes
  7. how toy makers are making a fortune with child gambling
  8. Why Australian road rules should be rewritten to put walking first
  9. When did 'Homo erectus' die out? A fresh look at the demise of an ancient human species over 100,000 years ago
  10. As drug deaths rise in rural Australia, we must do more to prevent overdoses
  11. Report on public service overhaul a good start, but parliamentary inquiry is needed
  12. Why a pardon for 20th-century Māori leader Rua Kēnana doesn't go far enough
  13. don't believe the cynics, your trust in us shows facts still matter
  14. Grattan and Martin on the year that was, in politics and economics
  15. Men craft too - but do they need support to raise their artistic profile?
  16. the GP's role in mental health care
  17. changes in climate since 2000 have cut Australian farm profits 22%
  18. That public playground is good for your kids and your wallet
  19. which countries are likely to meet their Paris Agreement targets
  20. the meme child making it a very Disney+ Christmas
  21. The summer heat calls for a cold beer, but be careful where you drink it. Being drunk in public is a crime
  22. Why NZ's cannabis bill needs to stop industry from influencing policy
  23. AI may soon be able to analyse your tweets to match you to a job
  24. Blue carbon is not the silver bullet the Coalition wants it to be
  25. don't be fooled by Australia's latest report on the Great Barrier Reef
  26. Guide to the classics: Plato’s Republic
  27. when the government fails to act, the public wearily steps up
  28. Hoping to get in shape for summer? Ditch the fads in favour of a diet more likely to stick
  29. Australian cities pay the price for blocking council input to projects that shape them
  30. Climate conferences are male, pale and stale – it's time to bring in women
  31. Poorer NSW students study subjects less likely to get them into uni
  32. For a greener future, we must accept there's nothing inherently sustainable about going digital
  33. Mathias Cormann and Jim Chalmers on the mid-year budget update
  34. Facebook's push for end-to-end encryption is good news for user privacy, as well as terrorists and paedophiles
  35. 5 things MYEFO tells us about the economy and the nation’s finances
  36. Double trouble as feral horse numbers gallop past 25,000 in the Australian Alps
  37. Call for clearer risk information for tourists following Whakaari/White Island tragedy
  38. Surplus before spending. Frydenberg's risky MYEFO strategy
  39. The Madrid climate talks failed spectacularly. Here's what went down
  40. Cap your alcohol at 10 drinks a week: new draft guidelines
  41. Lower growth, tiny surplus in MYEFO budget update
  42. Refugees without secure visas have poorer mental health – but the news isn't all bad
  43. Must end soon! But not too soon! The catch in time-limited sales tactics
  44. why peanuts trigger such powerful allergic reactions
  45. 5 reasons I always get children picture books for Christmas
  46. Your Airbnb guest could be a tenant. Until the law is cleared up, hosts are in limbo
  47. Hitler humour and a child's eye view of war make for dark satire
  48. why the Bible welcomes every colour in the gender spectrum
  49. Conservative landslide at UK's Brexit election; Trump's ratings rise on strong US economy
  50. Johnson's thumping win an electoral lesson in not just having policies, but knowing how to sell them

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

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

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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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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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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

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