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Robodebt failed its day in court, what now?

  • Written by Terry Carney, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Sydney
Robodebt failed its day in court, what now?The government seems not to have sought independent legal advice before demanding the repayment of debts it couldn't prove were owned.Shutterstock

Three years after legal experts laid out their reasons why robodebt was wrong in law and wrong in maths, the government has folded its tent, conceding all points just before trial of the test case...

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A hot and dry Australian summer means heatwaves and fire risk ahead

  • Written by Catherine Ganter, Senior Climatologist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Summer is likely to start off hot and dry, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s summer outlook, released today.

Much of eastern Australia is likely to be hotter and drier than average, driven by the same climate influences that gave us a warmer and drier than average spring.

Read more: Drought and climate change were the...

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Vale Clive James – a marvellous low voice whose gracious good humour let others shine

  • Written by Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney

Australian writer and broadcaster Clive James has died at 80 years of age after a long illness.

Along with Germaine Greer, Barry Humphries and Robert Hughes, he was known as part of an elite group of “brilliant creatures” that emerged out of Australia at a cultural moment of change in the mid 20th century.

He will be remembered for his...

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More carers' leave may help Australians look after elderly parents and stay in work

  • Written by Melanie Zeppel, Senior Research Fellow, Macquarie University
More carers' leave may help Australians look after elderly parents and stay in workToo many informal carers have to choose between giving their older mum or dad the care they need and dropping out of the workforce.Shutterstock

Carers’ advocates are urging a rethink of the way we support middle-aged Australians caring for ageing parents.

Sydney-based organisation Your Side, which supports older people and their carers, has ca...

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  1. A surprisingly big black hole might have swallowed a star from the inside out, and scientists are baffled
  2. how do guide dogs know where their owners want to go?
  3. Driverless vehicles and pedestrians don't mix. So how do we re-arrange our cities?
  4. Crafting in times of crisis helps critters and creators
  5. How drought is affecting water supply in Australia’s capital cities
  6. Before you let your child quit music lessons, try these 5 things
  7. Grace Millane's murder trial shows social attitudes continue to minimise gendered violence
  8. Adoption law should be reformed to give children legal connections to both of their families – here's why
  9. Uber might not take over the world, but it is still normalising job insecurity
  10. What is the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and why does it wield so much power?
  11. the story of Demeter and Persephone
  12. The internet's founder now wants to 'fix the web', but his proposal misses the mark
  13. Scott Morrison under fire for calling NSW police commissioner over Angus Taylor investigation
  14. here's what to expect for the Murray Darling this summer
  15. Does our child protection system cause young people to commit crimes? The evidence suggests so
  16. Now we know. The Reserve Bank has spelled out what it will do when rates approach zero
  17. 5 story senses and the art of writing for children
  18. As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteers
  19. What actually is an ATAR? First of all it's a rank, not a score
  20. Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight back
  21. What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change
  22. rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spirit
  23. how much does flying contribute to climate change?
  24. How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie goose
  25. Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt
  26. Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China
  27. Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe
  28. Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink
  29. join us in conversation on humanity vs. the internet
  30. tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there's little we can do
  31. The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
  32. Chinese 'spy' case may be the greatest challenge to Australian security since Petrov – but caution is needed
  33. warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse
  34. Greedy doctors make private health insurance more painful – here's a way to end bill shock
  35. Designer fashion, nostalgia magnet - what's behind the rise and rise of the sneaker?
  36. The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change
  37. The RBA has a new brain. It has thoughts on what'll happen after interest rates hit zero
  38. we explain in 6 charts
  39. 'Gay gene' testing apps aren't just misleading – they're dangerous
  40. when city folk just assume they're better
  41. ASIO investigating allegation China wanted a horse in the democratic race
  42. Tesla's Blade Runner-inspired pickup truck kind of flopped. Here's why
  43. Scott Morrison announces $537 million for aged care in response to royal commission
  44. 145 years after Jules Verne dreamed up a hydrogen future, it has arrived
  45. Genetic testing IVF embryos doesn't improve the chance of a baby
  46. How Westpac is alleged to have broken anti-money laundering laws 23 million times
  47. Government's Commonwealth Integrity Commission will not stamp out public sector corruption — here’s why
  48. how marketers measure Dolly Parton's magic
  49. We're delaying major life events, and our retirement income system hasn't caught up
  50. Teens with at least one close friend can better cope with stress than those without

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