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What's made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia's new meat alternative

  • Written by: Martin Cole, Deputy Director of Agriculture and Food, CSIRO, CSIRO
What's made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia's new meat alternativeA punter photographs a spread of v2food, which is working to provide a wholly Australian plant-based alternative to meat.Tara Pereira

There is a revolution taking place in burger joints and supermarkets across Australia. Plant products that taste and behave like meat are increasingly making their way onto the plates of consumers as concern grows...

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How China is legally recognising same-sex couples, but not empowering them

  • Written by: Xu Chen, PhD candidate; sessional academic, Queensland University of Technology
How China is legally recognising same-sex couples, but not empowering themSame-sex couples aren't allowed to get married, but have legal guardianship rights. Shutterstock

Homosexuality has been a controversial topic across the legal and moral domains in China. Homosexual acts were officially decriminalised in 1997, but Chinese laws have yet to properly recognise or protect same-sex couples in the forms of marriage or de...

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Australia's quest for national security is undermining the courts and could lead to secretive trials

  • Written by: Keiran Hardy, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Australia's quest for national security is undermining the courts and could lead to secretive trialsBernard Collaery's whistleblower trial will be a key test of the National Security Information Act and the restrictions it places on defendants and the courts.Lukas Coch/AAP

This is part of a new series looking at the national security challenges facing Australia, how our leaders are responding to them through legislation and how these measures are...

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Paul Hogan and the myth of the white Aussie bloke

  • Written by: Andrea Waling, Research fellow, La Trobe University
Paul Hogan and the myth of the white Aussie blokeThrough Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee we can learn a lot about the enduring myth of the Aussie Bloke. Paramount

Australian Story recently featured a two-part look at Australia’s iconic film and television legend Paul Hogan, documenting Hogan’s rise and fall in Australian culture.

Self-described as a “one-hit wonder”,...

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  2. politicians use it to discredit media, and journalists need to fight back
  3. China's military might is much closer to the US than you probably think
  4. what each of us can do to reduce our carbon footprint
  5. Feeling flight shame? Try quitting air travel and catch a sail boat
  6. The UK Labour Party wants to abolish private schools – could we do that in Australia?
  7. Another Australian PM finds a phone call with Trump can land you on the sticky paper
  8. 0.75% is a record low, but don't think for a second the Reserve Bank has finished cutting the cash rate
  9. control of the global computer-chip industry
  10. Is there such thing as an addictive personality?
  11. experimental Australian films as poetic diary entries
  12. Winter storms are speeding up the loss of Arctic sea ice
  13. how do scientists know evolution is real?
  14. Tens of thousands of tuna-attracting devices are drifting around the Pacific
  15. Fiji’s ancient hill forts and what we can learn from them
  16. Gonski’s vision of 'personalised learning' will stifle creativity and lead to a generation of automatons
  17. a plan to solve our shortage of cemetery space
  18. With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new script
  19. 1 in 3 young adults are lonely – and it affects their mental health
  20. Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general's approval
  21. The AFL sells an inclusive image of itself. But when it comes to race and gender, it still has a way to go
  22. which is smarter – a blue whale or an orca?
  23. Back to Back Theatre's exciting reframing of disability
  24. Misogyny, male rage and the words men use to describe Greta Thunberg
  25. How to turn Auckland's inner city streets into public spaces people can enjoy
  26. 'Developing' rift points to growing divisions between Coalition and Labor on China
  27. Disability and single parenthood still loom large in inherited poverty
  28. 6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep
  29. What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
  30. Australia has enacted 82 anti-terror laws since 2001. But tough laws alone won’t make us safer
  31. Federal arts funding in Australia is falling, and local governments are picking up the slack
  32. Anti-rape devices may have their uses, but they don't address the ultimate problem
  33. Five questions about superannuation the government's new inquiry will need to ask
  34. 5,800 defence veterans homeless in Australia, that's more than we thought
  35. How to check if your mum or dad's nursing home is up to scratch
  36. youth is not wasted on the young who fight for climate justice
  37. Australia's temporary graduate visa attracts international students, but many find it hard to get work in their field
  38. Government retirement incomes inquiry puts superannuation in the frame
  39. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Morrison's US trip
  40. Want to really understand football culture? Here are 6 things to watch out for on Grand Final Day
  41. The dirty secret at the heart of the projected budget surplus: much higher tax bills
  42. How to manage grass pollen exposure this hay fever season: an expert guide
  43. The showy everlasting is endangered, but a primary school is helping out
  44. insights from the 2009 South Pacific earthquake-tsunami disaster
  45. what has the search for extraterrestrial life actually yielded and how does it work?
  46. Hong Kong is one of the most unequal cities in the world. So why aren't the protesters angry at the rich and powerful?
  47. Shark nets and culls don't necessarily make Australian beaches safer
  48. Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?
  49. The odds you’ll gamble on the Grand Final are high when punting is woven into our very social fabric
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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...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

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

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Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

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?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...