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The latest turn in the twisty history of Labor's climate policies

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image Opposition leader Bill Shorten and Shadow Environment Minister Mark Butler say the ALP supports renewables but haven't yet decided whether and how to price carbon.AAP Image/Alan Porritt

Developing and effectively implementing a response to the “great moral challenge of our time” has so far beaten two Labor Prime Ministers and looks...

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Bioenergy: making money, and clean energy

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imageA biogas plant in Queensland. NH Foods Oakey Beef Exports, Author provided

The government’s draft direction this week to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in “emerging” clean energy over mature sources such as wind and rooftop solar has added yet more uncertainty to the renewable sector in Australia.

Bioenergy (renewabl...

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Finding Pluto: the hunt for Planet X

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imageWhat could be out there? That question eventually led to the discovery of PlutoESO/L. Calçada, CC BY

Our solar system’s shadowy ninth (dwarf) planet was the subject of furious speculation and a frantic search for almost a century before it was finally discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. And remarkably, Pluto’s reality was...

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Genocide isn't history – it's part of the long-term human experience

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imagePeople attend the remembrance of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre on the Plein, in The Hague last week.EPA/ Martijn Beekman

The purpose of this article is to explore several fundamental propositions that underlie my recent book manuscript, A World History of Genocide, which I hope will appear before the end of the year with Oxford University...

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  2. Northern Territory syphilis outbreak is about medical neglect, not child abuse
  3. Now is the time to decide: what kind of BBC do you want?
  4. What the Iran nuclear deal means for American business
  5. Tim Farron wins Liberal Democrat leadership contest
  6. Broadband won't make businesses more productive if they lack software savvy
  7. Technolog: Netflix and Fitbit are market leaders but is it all a House of Cards?
  8. If charities are to deliver more health and social services they'll need to become better organisations
  9. Greek parliament passes debt agreement, but European democracy is on its knees
  10. No smoke without fire – the link between smoking and mental health
  11. Cricket's Indian Premier League is in trouble, but popularity will see it through
  12. Discovering a new dinosaur helped us prove Velociraptors had feathers
  13. Amazon is 20 years old – and far from bad news for publishers
  14. Why it's time to give up on the idea of an Iraqi nation
  15. Radiation in the postwar American mind: from wonder to worry
  16. How Fox News and Donald Trump are impacting the GOP
  17. Who is to teach ethics to the university?
  18. The ACA is here to stay, but that doesn't mean the fight for health care reform is over
  19. How to help young people with autism stay on in education after school
  20. The Australian’s campaign against wind farms continues but the research doesn't stack up
  21. Rise in 'sugar babies' mirrors increase in student sex work
  22. Scrapping zero-carbon homes is senseless policy vandalism
  23. Tackling the trolls: how New Zealand raised the bar with its new laws
  24. Fears for offender rehabilitation as Britain embraces US-style probation
  25. What might Pluto sound like? Our musical love affair with the cosmos
  26. Bishop pays back more than $5000 for Geelong helicopter trip
  27. Human trafficking in South Africa: an elusive statistical nightmare
  28. What it takes to teach a large class – and do it well
  29. Unpacking the secrets of South Africa's dolerite sills
  30. Common drugs can affect our minds and morals – but should we be worried about it?
  31. Losing bees will sting more than just our taste for honey
  32. Piketty’s Capital should force a rethink on animals as property
  33. Caring about Climate Change: Global Citizens and Moral Decision Making.
  34. Money trumps fear in reactions to West's nuclear accord with Iran
  35. Plate tectonics may have driven the evolution of life on Earth
  36. Australia hit its Kyoto target, but it was more a three-inch putt than a hole in one
  37. 'Securitisation' presents challenges for migrant settlement and integration
  38. In focus: New Horizons' crisp images shed new light on the origins of Pluto and its moons
  39. Australia should prepare for lower beef export quotas: the view from Indonesia
  40. New Horizons brings Pluto's mysterious moons into sharper focus
  41. Historic close-ups of Pluto and its moon Charon present puzzle for scientists
  42. FactCheck: has Australia met its climate goals, while other nations make 'airy-fairy promises'?
  43. Energy and economic diplomacy can trump the nuclear 'threat' of the Iran deal
  44. JD Salinger: the little-known legacy of one of the world’s most-read authors
  45. Australian banks are strong; should we pay for them to be stronger?
  46. Sexism in video gaming is just another form of bullying
  47. Explainer: what is the mafia? And what threat does it pose?
  48. Family matters: mental illness doesn't have to pass from parent to child
  49. A team member's view of all the work on Earth it took to get New Horizons to Pluto
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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

How Long Does a Solar Home Battery Last? LFP Cycles and Warranty Explained

A battery does not usually reach its advertised cycle count and suddenly stop working. Capacity ch...

How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

Finding the right childcare professional can make everyday family life easier and give parents gre...

The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

Australia's hiring market has cooled considerably since the post-pandemic frenzy of 2021 and 2022. F...

The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

A blocked hand basin feels local. So does a slow shower. Homeowners naturally focus on the fixture...

AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

For the past couple of years, artificial intelligence in marketing has mostly lived in the "let's se...

What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...