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Forget ‘murder hornets’, European wasps in Australia decapitate flies and bully dingoes

  • Written by: Emma Spencer, Ph.D. student, University of Sydney
Forget ‘murder hornets’, European wasps in Australia decapitate flies and bully dingoesnutmeg66/flickr, CC BY-NC

The impacts of invasive mammals such as feral horses and feral cats have featured prominently in the media over the years.

But the recent discovery of the infamous “murder hornet” (or giant Asian hornet Vespa mandarinia) in the US has shone a spotlight on a similar invasive insect in Australia, the European wasp...

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As Minneapolis burns, Trump's presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-elected

  • Written by: Timothy J. Lynch, Associate Professor in American Politics, University of Melbourne
As Minneapolis burns, Trump's presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-electedSipa USA Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS/Sip

Violence has erupted across several US cities after the death of a black man, George Floyd, who was shown on video gasping for breath as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck. The unrest poses serious challenges for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as each man...

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Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most

  • Written by: Chrisanthi Giotis, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Communication, University of Technology Sydney
Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them mostShutterstock

This week News Corp Australia announced the end of the print editions of 112 suburban and regional mastheads – about one-fifth of all of Australia’s local newspapers. Of those, 36 will close and 76 become purely online publications.

Getting the chop entirely are small regional newspapers such as the Herbert Valley Express...

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Scott Morrison strengthens his policy power, enshrining national cabinet and giving it "laser-like" focus on jobs

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

Scott Morrison has won support for a major restructure of federal-state architecture which scraps the Council of Australian Governments, enshrines the “national cabinet” permanently, and pares down a plethora of ancillary ministerial bodies.

The Prime Minister is shaping the ongoing national cabinet around his government’s central...

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  2. Government to repay 470,000 unlawful robodebts in what might be Australia's biggest-ever financial backdown
  3. High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The Dismissal
  4. 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future
  5. Michelle Grattan on JobKeeper, JobMaker, and Eden-Monaro
  6. Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent – and, importantly, who gets to use it
  7. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on saving Australia's tourism and construction industries
  8. The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
  9. There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?
  10. Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?
  11. why suicide modelling is so difficult
  12. Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?
  13. Morrison's industrial relations peace gambit is worth a shot. Even if it fails, it's shrewd politics
  14. a time to reflect on strong Indigenous leadership and resiliency in the face of a pandemic
  15. 4 ways our streets can rescue restaurants, bars and cafes after coronavirus
  16. missing the commute, the spaces between places and the podcast stories in our pockets
  17. The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
  18. after a storm, microplastic pollution surged in the Cooks River
  19. what pregnant women need to know
  20. When Christian met Sally – the match made by a pandemic
  21. Another savage blow to regional media spells disaster for the communities they serve
  22. New Zealand government ignores expert advice in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
  23. Has Australia really avoided 14,000 coronavirus deaths?
  24. Don't be phish food! Tips to avoid sharing your personal information online
  25. A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
  26. How to stay safe in restaurants and cafes
  27. parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus
  28. how DJs and creatives are earning a buck online via Twitch, Patreon, OnlyFans and more
  29. Australia, you have unfinished business. It's time to let our 'fire people' care for this land
  30. No big packed lectures allowed if we're to safely bring uni students back to campus
  31. Morrison government invites unions to dance, but employer groups call the tune
  32. What COVID-19 means for the people making your clothes
  33. Morrison wants unions and business to 'put down the weapons' on IR. But real reform will not be easy.
  34. Quality of life in high-density apartments varies. Here are 6 ways to improve it
  35. New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plume
  36. Rio Tinto just blasted away an ancient Aboriginal site. Here’s why that was allowed
  37. why is type 2 diabetes linked to increased risk of cancer and dementia?
  38. Are thermal cameras a magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? There's not enough evidence to know
  39. Warwick Thornton’s The Beach is a delicate conversation with Country
  40. The vaccine we're testing in Australia is based on a flu shot. Here's how it could work against coronavirus
  41. Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? We asked 5 experts
  42. Malka Leifer has been ruled fit to stand trial. Will extradition to Australia follow?
  43. Don't stand so close to me – understanding consent can help with those tricky social distancing moments
  44. For First Nations people, coronavirus has meant fewer services, separated families and over-policing: new report
  45. We need good information to make decisions, especially when things go wrong
  46. Public land is being sold exactly where thousands on the waiting list need housing
  47. 'Incel' violence is a form of extremism. It's time we treated it as a security threat
  48. A single mega-project exposes the Morrison government's gas plan as staggering folly
  49. What are the characteristics of strong mental health?
  50. Why flour is still missing from supermarket shelves

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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