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Scott Morrison under fire for calling NSW police commissioner over Angus Taylor investigation

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

The political furore around Angus Taylor has escalated, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison having to defend his unconventional action of ringing NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller to inquire about the investigation into an alleged doctored document used by the energy minister.

Critics of Morrison’s call included former Prime Minister Malcolm...

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here's what to expect for the Murray Darling this summer

  • Written by Jamie Pittock, Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
here's what to expect for the Murray Darling this summerDry conditions will make for a difficult summer in the Murray Darling Basin.AAP/Dean Lewins

A grim summer is likely for the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin and the people, flora and fauna that rely on it. Having worked for sustainable management of these rivers for decades, I fear the coming months will be among the worst in history for...

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Does our child protection system cause young people to commit crimes? The evidence suggests so

  • Written by Tamara Walsh, Professor, The University of Queensland
Does our child protection system cause young people to commit crimes? The evidence suggests soIf a child commits an offence while in the care of the state, questions should be asked about the quality of care and supervision being provided.Shutterstock

Removing a child from their home for their own protection should be an absolute last resort. Before we remove a child, we should be sure that we can offer them a safer, more nurturing...

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Now we know. The Reserve Bank has spelled out what it will do when rates approach zero

  • Written by Stephen Kirchner, Program Director, Trade and Investment, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Now we know. The Reserve Bank has spelled out what it will do when rates approach zeroWhen the cash rate hits 0.25% the governor will pause for breath. After that he will buy state and federal government bonds, pushing longer term interest rates down towards zero.Shutterstock

Last night, in a much anticipated speech broadcast live on the Reserve Bank’s website, Governor Phil Lowe laid out in very clear terms the circumstances...

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  1. 5 story senses and the art of writing for children
  2. As bushfires intensify, we need to acknowledge the strain on our volunteers
  3. What actually is an ATAR? First of all it's a rank, not a score
  4. Antibiotic resistant superbugs kill 32 plane-loads of people a week. We can all help fight back
  5. What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change
  6. rerouting rivers to recapture a pioneering spirit
  7. how much does flying contribute to climate change?
  8. How weather radar can keep tabs on the elusive magpie goose
  9. Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt
  10. Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China
  11. Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe
  12. Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink
  13. join us in conversation on humanity vs. the internet
  14. tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there's little we can do
  15. The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear
  16. Chinese 'spy' case may be the greatest challenge to Australian security since Petrov – but caution is needed
  17. warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse
  18. Greedy doctors make private health insurance more painful – here's a way to end bill shock
  19. Designer fashion, nostalgia magnet - what's behind the rise and rise of the sneaker?
  20. The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change
  21. The RBA has a new brain. It has thoughts on what'll happen after interest rates hit zero
  22. we explain in 6 charts
  23. 'Gay gene' testing apps aren't just misleading – they're dangerous
  24. when city folk just assume they're better
  25. ASIO investigating allegation China wanted a horse in the democratic race
  26. Tesla's Blade Runner-inspired pickup truck kind of flopped. Here's why
  27. Scott Morrison announces $537 million for aged care in response to royal commission
  28. 145 years after Jules Verne dreamed up a hydrogen future, it has arrived
  29. Genetic testing IVF embryos doesn't improve the chance of a baby
  30. How Westpac is alleged to have broken anti-money laundering laws 23 million times
  31. Government's Commonwealth Integrity Commission will not stamp out public sector corruption — here’s why
  32. how marketers measure Dolly Parton's magic
  33. We're delaying major life events, and our retirement income system hasn't caught up
  34. Teens with at least one close friend can better cope with stress than those without
  35. Making every building count in meeting Australia's emission targets
  36. What are lost continents, and why are we discovering so many?
  37. Josh Frydenberg turns up heat on Westpac chiefs as bank issues a 'response plan'
  38. That moving graph of US tax rates that went viral, it's probably wrong. Here's why
  39. NZ deputy PM under fire, but maintains no laws broken in party donations scandal
  40. Westpac's scandal highlights a system failing to deter corporate wrongdoing
  41. How to manage your essential medicines in a bushfire or other emergency
  42. A push to make social media companies liable in defamation is great for newspapers and lawyers, but not you
  43. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Westpac scandal
  44. What do Sydney and other cities have in common? Dust
  45. Australian teens do close to the least physical activity in the world
  46. Why New Zealand courts should take poverty into account in sentencing decisions
  47. Albanese promises a 'productivity project' in an economic vision statement harking back to Hawke and Keating
  48. Vital Signs. Untaxing childcare is a bold idea that seems unfair, but might benefit us all
  49. Smoke haze hurts financial markets as well as the environment
  50. Five ways parents can help their kids take risks – and why it’s good for them

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