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India's tiger numbers are going up

  • Written by: Matt Hayward, Associate professor, University of Newcastle
India's tiger numbers are going upSpotting tigers in the wild is a difficult task.Author provided

Indian tiger numbers are up, according to one of the most detailed wildlife surveys ever conducted. Tiger populations have risen by 6%, to roughly 3,000 animals.

The massive survey may set a new world standard in counting large carnivores. The encouraging results validate India’s...

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NSW's water plan is 'not working' but we can save the Barwon-Darling

  • Written by: Barry Hart, Emeritus Professor Water Science, Monash University

The plan to manage water in the Barwon-Darling is not working, according to a draft review released last week.

The New South Wales Natural Resources Commission, which released the draft report, found the Barwon-Darling is an “ecosystem in crisis”. The report provides a robust blueprint for a more sustainable water-sharing plan.

The...

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Meet Reece Kershaw, the new AFP commissioner. He's confronted superiors before, and will need to again

  • Written by: Adam Masters, Lecturer, Australian National University
Meet Reece Kershaw, the new AFP commissioner. He's confronted superiors before, and will need to againKershaw has demonstrated he is not afraid of change and tackling integrity issues in his previous roles – traits that could serve him well in his new job. Mick Tsikas/AAP

When Reece Kershaw takes over as the new commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in October he will become the eighth person to lead the organisation since its...

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What is Ligandrol, the drug swimmer Shayna Jack had in her system?

  • Written by: Nial Wheate, Associate Professor | Program Director, Undergraduate Pharmacy, University of Sydney

Australian freestyle swimmer Shayna Jack tested positive to the banned substance Ligandrol in late June, before competing at the world swimming championships in South Korea this month.

Jack said she did not knowingly take Ligandrol but noted it could be found in contaminated supplements.

Ligandrol can help repair and build muscles. While it has...

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  4. Poor housing leaves its mark on our mental health for years to come
  5. a new book aims to 'verbally smash the patriarchy', but its argument is imprecise
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  7. An app to prevent pregnancy? Don't count on it
  8. Government pulls out all stops to prevent inquiry into Angus Taylor
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  10. Consumer watchdog calls for new measures to combat Facebook and Google's digital dominance
  11. The Albany pitcher plant will straight up eat you (if you're an ant)
  12. Mueller testimony does not produce smoking gun, but the issues it raised are far from resolved
  13. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the opposition's tactics in question time
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