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Michelle Grattan on the defeat of the government's union legislation

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

University of Canberra Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Leigh Sullivan and Michelle Grattan discuss the “unexpected” loss of the government’s union legislation. They also talk about the ongoing saga with Angus Taylor’s letter to the Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore. They then look towards the last parliamentary sitting week of...

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Clive James raised awareness of leukaemia, part of his rich and valuable legacy

  • Written by: Ian Olver, Professorial Research Fellow. School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide

Clive James has left a valuable legacy of astute observation and witty interpretation of his world through his writing. He has also left another legacy. He has increased public awareness of leukaemia by sharing his cancer diagnosis over the decade before his recent death.

Clive was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010 along with kidney failure and the...

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’Tis the season to say things we later regret – and new research tells us why

  • Written by: Brent Coker, Academic - University of Melbourne, University of Melbourne
’Tis the season to say things we later regret – and new research tells us whyResearchers found "arousal" – being alert and awake – makes us more likely to say things we later regret.Shutterstock

Christmas is a stressful time for many, so not surprisingly it’s also known as the season for arguments.

Some assume it’s because we share the time with family members, who we’re more likely to argue...

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The majority of music students drop out before the end of high school – is the ATAR to blame?

  • Written by: Rachel White, PhD candidate and sessional lecturer, University of Sydney
The majority of music students drop out before the end of high school – is the ATAR to blame?More than half of students who took music in year 10 in NSW had dropped out by year 12.from shutterstock.com

More than half of year 10 music students in NSW dropped the subject by the time they reached year 12. Their teachers said this was so they could choose subjects that would help them get a higher ATAR.

These are the findings of my PhD study...

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  1. let's not weep for Westpac's board, but directors do need help
  2. Non-native species should count in conservation – even in Australia
  3. On the Battle of Seattle's 20th anniversary, let's remember the Aussie coders who created live sharing
  4. How Indigenous songs recount deep histories of trade between Australia and Southeast Asia
  5. Own goals and defeat of union legislation give Scott Morrison a horror week
  6. To really fix Victoria's mental health system, we'll need to bridge the state/Commonwealth divide
  7. how romance scammers make you fall in love with them
  8. courts flex new muscle to protect plant breeders' intellectual property
  9. Robodebt failed its day in court, what now?
  10. A hot and dry Australian summer means heatwaves and fire risk ahead
  11. Vale Clive James – a marvellous low voice whose gracious good humour let others shine
  12. More carers' leave may help Australians look after elderly parents and stay in work
  13. A surprisingly big black hole might have swallowed a star from the inside out, and scientists are baffled
  14. how do guide dogs know where their owners want to go?
  15. Driverless vehicles and pedestrians don't mix. So how do we re-arrange our cities?
  16. Crafting in times of crisis helps critters and creators
  17. How drought is affecting water supply in Australia’s capital cities
  18. Before you let your child quit music lessons, try these 5 things
  19. Grace Millane's murder trial shows social attitudes continue to minimise gendered violence
  20. Adoption law should be reformed to give children legal connections to both of their families – here's why
  21. Uber might not take over the world, but it is still normalising job insecurity
  22. What is the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and why does it wield so much power?
  23. the story of Demeter and Persephone
  24. The internet's founder now wants to 'fix the web', but his proposal misses the mark
  25. Scott Morrison under fire for calling NSW police commissioner over Angus Taylor investigation
  26. here's what to expect for the Murray Darling this summer
  27. Does our child protection system cause young people to commit crimes? The evidence suggests so
  28. Now we know. The Reserve Bank has spelled out what it will do when rates approach zero
  29. 5 story senses and the art of writing for children
  30. As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteers
  31. What actually is an ATAR? First of all it's a rank, not a score
  32. Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight back
  33. What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change
  34. rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spirit
  35. how much does flying contribute to climate change?
  36. How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie goose
  37. Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt
  38. Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China
  39. Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe
  40. Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink
  41. join us in conversation on humanity vs. the internet
  42. tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there's little we can do
  43. The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
  44. Chinese 'spy' case may be the greatest challenge to Australian security since Petrov – but caution is needed
  45. warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse
  46. Greedy doctors make private health insurance more painful – here's a way to end bill shock
  47. Designer fashion, nostalgia magnet - what's behind the rise and rise of the sneaker?
  48. The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change
  49. The RBA has a new brain. It has thoughts on what'll happen after interest rates hit zero
  50. we explain in 6 charts

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