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Pockets of progress in Africa's election landscape

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageVoters line up in Nigeria's recent election. It was deemed free, fair and relatively peaceful. EPA

If democracy is understood as a broad concept that includes regular free and fair elections, a system of government that ensures greater public participation, freedom of expression and the right to protest and challenge governments, then Africa is...

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Testing at work and nightclubs unlikely to reduce ice demand

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imageCould random testing put a dent in the drug market?AAP Image/NSW Police, file

The chairman of the Northern Territory’s parliamentary inquiry into crystal methamphetamine, Nathan Barrett MP, has advocated for random drug testing of private and public sector workers as well as nightclub goers. Mr Barrett also noted a preference for civil...

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Where the dark gets in: why Dark Mofo lightens a crowded calendar

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imageSo cold it's hot ... The Winter Feast crowd fan the flames at Dark MOFO 2014.MONA/Rémi Chauvin Image Courtesy MONA Museum of Old and New Art,

For more than a quarter of a century, South Australia proclaimed itself the “Festival State”. The Adelaide Festival of Arts and the Adelaide Writers’ Week both have strong pedigrees,...

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  1. European movements could mark the end of 'representative' politics
  2. What can tourists do to help, not hinder, Nepal's quake recovery?
  3. The tragedy of the over-surveyed commons
  4. Minimum wage up but households still falling behind
  5. The clever politics of Sepp Blatter's 'resignation' from FIFA
  6. Blatter resigns, but his toxic legacy will live on at FIFA
  7. Sepp Blatter's FIFA exit opens door for prosecutors, reformers
  8. Why pensioners are cruising their way around budget changes
  9. Modi diplomacy a clarion call for Australian state premiers
  10. How competing for students will transform universities
  11. The byte may destroy the book but the novel isn't over yet
  12. The battery revolution is exciting, but remember they pollute too
  13. Terror group's social media ploy edges out rivals, wins recruits
  14. Don't blame families for low organ donation rates, fix the system
  15. Communities love local councils but not private service delivery
  16. The fall of Silk Road isn't the end for anonymous marketplaces, Tor or bitcoin
  17. Why the government is right to blanket ban new psychoactive substances
  18. Let's hope fans will be stirred rather than shaken by Anthony Horowitz's new Bond novel
  19. How Bradley Wiggins can break cycling's toughest record
  20. Oh lordy what a sight - a cabinet room come to Jesus moment
  21. Sparkling and inspiring: Charles Kennedy was a rare politician
  22. Hard Evidence: how much is the Champions League worth?
  23. UN climate talks increasingly favour people alive today over future generations
  24. Charles Kennedy's gift as a politician was to relate to ordinary people
  25. Are parents morally obligated to forbid their kids from playing football?
  26. Texas floods highlight need to reform key insurance program
  27. In Texas floods, is there a link to climate change?
  28. What does exposure to environmental chemicals mean for our health?
  29. Feet on campus, heart at home: first-generation college students struggle with divided identities
  30. Better hurricane observation techniques over the decades make big storms less deadly
  31. Five years after the end of provocation, jealous male killers still receive leniency
  32. Mini-megalomaniac AI is already all around us, but it won't get further without our help
  33. Trolling our confirmation bias: one bite and we're easily sucked in
  34. Public universities shouldn't be making political donations
  35. Why academics are interested in the male body in Poldark and Outlander
  36. Our predictions of solar storms have not been very accurate until now – here's why
  37. Childcare plans focus on three to fours, but children need support from birth
  38. The War Game: how I showed that BBC bowed to government over nuclear attack film
  39. World Cup boycott would fuel Moscow's sense of conflict with the West
  40. Could local crowd-funded turbines be the future for UK onshore wind?
  41. Why corporations should have their special status reviewed
  42. Joan Kirner, a pioneering leader for the Left as well as women
  43. More than a fashion choice: the everyday aesthetics of tattooing
  44. South Africa's bold move on salt gets off to a shaky start
  45. Clearing up the mystique of central banking
  46. Acts of arborial violence: tree vandals deprive us all
  47. Patriot Act meltdown: surveillance, politics and Rand Paul
  48. Between the devil and the deep blue sea: the Rohingya's dilemma
  49. Brandis is waging a culture war: artists must take direct action
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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

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How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

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