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Religious Discrimination legislation would hit big companies harder than small business

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

The Morrison government’s draft religious discrimination legislation, unveiled by Attorney-General Christian Porter at Sydney’s Great Synagogue on Thursday, imposes heavier obligations on large companies than those on other businesses.

Big companies - those with revenue of at least $50 million - would face tougher rules in relation to...

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Boris Johnson has suspended the UK parliament. What does this mean for Brexit?

  • Written by: Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney
Boris Johnson has suspended the UK parliament. What does this mean for Brexit?UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend the parliament at a crucial time for Brexit negotiations may stymie his opponents.AAP/UK Parliamentary Recording Unit handout

Boris Johnson has secured the prorogation of the British parliament, which means it will be prevented from sitting for much of the crucial period between now and the...

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No, there's no evidence cookies can help with lactation

  • Written by: Evelyn Volders, Senior Lecturer/Course Convenor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Monash University
No, there's no evidence cookies can help with lactationThere are several different brands of lactation cookies on the market geared towards breastfeeding mums.From shutterstock.com

If you’re a new mum, it’s likely you’ve come across lactation cookies. Perhaps women in your mothers group are talking about them, or they’ve popped up in your Instagram feed, or you’ve seen...

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Combating cancer, finding frogs, building bones, and capturing carbon all recognised at 2019 Eureka Prizes

  • Written by: Michael Hopkin, Science + Technology Editor, The Conversation
Combating cancer, finding frogs, building bones, and capturing carbon all recognised at 2019 Eureka PrizesThe Eureka Prizes are often nicknamed Australia's "science Oscars".Salty Dingo/Australian Museum

Projects to build new artificial bones, learn how best to beat cancer, save Australia’s endangered frogs, and trap more carbon in wetlands were among the scientific endeavours recognised at the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, announced in...

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  1. Yang Hengjun's legal prospects in China appear grim, despite Australia's forceful defences
  2. There's no evidence caesarean sections cause autism or ADHD
  3. the patriotic v the protest movement
  4. Yang Hengjun case a pivotal moment in increasingly tense Australia-China relationship
  5. More streaming services could change what we watch on TV and how we watch it
  6. Yang appeals to Scott Morrison in message issued by supporters
  7. How fast can a human cycle? With aerodynamic help, the 300km per hour barrier seems easily within reach
  8. It's not just the ABS. It's also the Productivity Commission downplaying the growth in inequality
  9. NSW ALP secretary suspended after revelations about Huang Xiangmo money
  10. Academic urges universities to get out from under the 'shadow of Beijing'.
  11. here are 4 things unions can do to stay relevant
  12. This is why nuking a hurricane will not work, Mr Trump
  13. Aboriginal woman Tanya Day died in custody. Now an inquest is investigating if systemic racism played a role
  14. When a baby is stillborn, grandparents are hit with 'two lots of grief'. Here's how we can help
  15. Why we need to protect the extinct woolly mammoth
  16. How pioneering photographer Frank Hurley came face to face with the future of the Great Barrier Reef in 1922
  17. Government boost scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector
  18. what happens if you commit a crime in space?
  19. After a border dispute and spying scandal, can Australia and Timor-Leste be good neighbours?
  20. The science behind diet trends like mono, charcoal detox, Noom and Fast800
  21. Why BP is getting into bed with David Jones. The promising marriage of petrol and gourmet food
  22. Twenty years after independence, Timor-Leste continues its epic struggle
  23. how emissions trading schemes work and they can help us shift to a zero carbon future
  24. Would you buy a new apartment? Building confidence depends on ending the blame game
  25. Guide to the classics: The Great Gatsby
  26. Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unis
  27. Lachlan Murdoch and scores of other business chiefs want to put people before profits? Really?
  28. How New York’s Union Square helped shape free speech in the US
  29. Queensland still mystifies too many politicians but its needs are surprisingly simple
  30. Poor Filipino fishermen are making millions protecting whale sharks
  31. How can a 17-year-old place gain heritage status? What this means for Melbourne's Fed Square
  32. it's time to change that
  33. Legal and welfare checks should be extended to save Aboriginal lives in custody
  34. Albanese one step closer in long march towards John Setka's expulsion
  35. Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Yang Hengjun is not Australian spy
  36. What Tim Fischer's cancer tells us about the impact of Agent Orange on other Vietnam veterans
  37. Shoving a sock in it is not the answer. Have advertisers called time on Alan Jones?
  38. G7 throws up plenty of controversy and debate, but little compromise
  39. why the Hong Kong government must accept that compromise is the only way forward
  40. Explainer: the ideas of Foucault
  41. Fall in ageing Australians' home-ownership rates looms as seismic shock for housing policy
  42. Acid oceans are shrinking plankton, fuelling faster climate change
  43. Children can be exposed to sexual predators online, so how can parents teach them to be safe?
  44. why do our toes and fingers get wrinkly in the bath?
  45. How often should I get my teeth cleaned?
  46. 'Back yourself' Treasurer Frydenberg tells business. But it's not that simple
  47. Martin Parkinson declares 'entrenched disadvantage' in Australia a disgrace
  48. PM’s advisor Christine Morgan on tackling Australia’s rising suicide rates
  49. A weight loss app may be a risky way to address obesity in children
  50. why we urgently need a water audit

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

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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 ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...

When a Temporary Work Arrangement Starts Looking More Permanent

A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...

The Real Cost of Launching a Food, Beverage or Supplement Brand in Australia

"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...

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