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Leaders weigh up a challenging year of transitions in the Australia-US relationship

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageBarack Obama has become adept at welcoming new Australian prime ministers to the White House.EPA/Michael Reynolds

Malcolm Turnbull has held talks with President Barack Obama at the White House on his first official visit to the US as Australian prime minister. With the fight against Islamic State (IS) in the Middle East high on the agenda, Obama...

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Tarantino's The Hateful Eight: review and cast interview

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imageAn unlikely group of bounty hunters, bandits, and lawmen take shelter from a merciless blizzard.Roadshow

This review contains some spoilers for The Hateful Eight.

Quentin Tarantino has secured his place in popular culture by reaching into neglected corners of cinema for genres that are ready for reinvention and rediscovery.

This approach saw the...

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Science fact vs fiction in Star Wars and other sci-fi movies: relax, and enjoy the entertainment

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imageThe X-wing fighters have been criticised for doing World War II dogfights in space.YouTube/Star Wars (screen grab)

It’s a month since the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and for pedants there’s much to find wrong with the Star Wars movies. Laser beams moving slower than 300,000 kilometres per second, and that sort of thing.

To...

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  16. The disruptive technologies that will shape business in the years ahead
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  18. A genetic approach to mosquitoes can stop them spreading infections
  19. Resolving to 'cure cancer', Obama promises the impossible
  20. After the Essendon saga, any reform to anti-doping regimes must give athletes a greater say
  21. The Name of God is Mercy: Pope Francis is trying to reset church's moral agenda
  22. Five trends that will define the world’s forests in 2016
  23. Malcolm Turnbull should have the government apologise ASAP to Save the Children over Nauru fiasco
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  25. Indonesia needs more than hashtags to defy terror
  26. Masters was spoiled from the start, now Woolworths must go back to basics
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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

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

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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