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How one of Islamic State's early atrocities became a myth

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imageWomen hold pictures of their family members following the massacre.EPA/Ahmed Jalil

As the world marks a year since Islamic State (IS) captured the Iraq’s second city, Mosul, one of the most devastating events from the group’s dramatic rise are still buried under myth and misinformation. Chief among them is the 2014 Camp Speicher...

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Snoopers' Charter plans under fire from UK terror watchdog

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imageNot dancing in the aislesFacundo Arrizabalaga/EPA

The author of the latest report on government surveillance practices is probably right when he says the document “won’t please everybody (indeed it may not please anybody)”. The Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, David Anderson QC, has laid out his proposals for...

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The rise of cognitive enhancers is a mass social experiment

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imageMedications prescribed for disorders are being used by DIY brain-hackers.Pranjal Mahna

Want to sign up for a massive human experiment? Too late. You’re already a lab rat. There was no ethics approval or informed consent. You weren’t asked, you never signed up, and now there’s no easy way to opt out.

We don’t want to be...

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  3. Seven new genes linked to anxiety disorders
  4. Can Zambia escape the clutches of the resource curse?
  5. University residences aren't yet a happy home for same-sex students
  6. Why South Africa's Karoo is a palaeontological wonderland
  7. Move over Aldi, Lidl may be next for Australian market
  8. Phillip Toyne cared for land-carers, black and white
  9. Linguistic paranoia – why is Australia so afraid of languages?
  10. This is why you will lose your argument
  11. Inaccurate energy forecasts are costing us the Earth: here's why
  12. School uniforms – a blessing or a curse?
  13. Delay clamping babies' umbilical cords for better health and development
  14. What are prisons for? Answering that is the starting point for reform
  15. INFOGRAPHIC: Australia's housing affordability problem in 12 charts
  16. Blowing bubbles: the tricky task of tackling Sydney's property market
  17. Books by women are not enough: we need better women’s stories
  18. ABC’s 2013 Catalyst program may contribute to up to 2,900 heart attacks and strokes
  19. Why a great deal hangs on Al-Bashir's fate in South Africa
  20. Abbott gives no ground to Indonesia in bribe allegation row
  21. Twitter has limited appeal by design. Changing the CEO won't fix that
  22. Big tick for marriage equality as Labor gains: Ipsos poll
  23. A feast fit for kings: how the barons might have celebrated Magna Carta
  24. Why Pelosi and House Democrats turned on their president over free trade
  25. Obama, Shakespeare and the aborted legacy of the Trans-Pacific trade agreement
  26. Blame sugar? We've been doing that for over 100 years
  27. Rogue bankers join the welfare cheats on Osborne hit list
  28. Just how effective are language learning apps?
  29. No wonder we are so fascinated by chimps – they remind us of ourselves
  30. Fox shake-up will show if Rupert has oiled the Murdoch machine
  31. Witnesses, wives, politicians, soldiers: the women of Waterloo
  32. Weathermen of Westeros: does the climate in Game of Thrones make sense?
  33. Can the European Parliament save us from TTIP?
  34. The only way to meet green energy targets is to hand some power back to Scotland
  35. Islamic State: blend of religious fervour and technical know-how makes a formidable foe
  36. Royal Commission into union corruption will grill Shorten
  37. Deutsche does the decent thing as joint CEOs take it on the chin
  38. Things some birds will do to avoid a cuckoo finch in their nest
  39. Zhou goes down – but China's corruption purge is on thin ice
  40. Review: An Audience with Jimmy Savile – this is a vital play
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  42. What residents of an English mining town learned from visiting Aboriginal communities
  43. Abbott won't say whether Australia paid people smugglers to turn boat around
  44. Beyond dinosaurs, what would we need to create a Jurassic World?
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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

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