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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Port of Darwin

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan cast an eye over co-ordinated international efforts to achieve a political solution to the Syrian conflict, the fight against Islamic State and the fledgling political relationship between Malcolm Turnbull and his US counterpart.

Closer to home, they...

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Samarco mine costs will make for more than one 'difficult year' at BHP

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageBHP chairman Jac Nasser says this year will be one of BHP's most difficult.Richard Wainwright/AAP

It is now two weeks since the Samarco tailings dam failure in Brazil and speculation is rife as to the resultant costs and liabilities. Indeed, although the Mayor of Mariana declared a state of emergency for the city immediately after the accident, an e...

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Timeline: UN climate negotiations

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imageProtests at climate talks in New York in 2014. EPA/ANDREW KELLY

1988 marked the first mainstream call for climate action from scientists. It’s been a bumpy ride over nearly 30 years to the upcoming UN climate summit in Paris.

To navigate the timeline below, hover your mouse on the right and click on the arrow to move forward (and on the left...

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