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'Revolutionary change' needed to stop unprecedented global extinction crisis

  • Written by: Michelle Lim, Lecturer in environmental and sustainability law, University of Adelaide
'Revolutionary change' needed to stop unprecedented global extinction crisisThe exploitation of the land and sea is the number one reason for biodiversity extinction, according to a new report.Shutterstock

We are witnessing the loss of biodiversity at rates never before seen in human history. Nearly a million species face extinction if we do not fundamentally change our relationship with the natural world, according to the...

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El Niño has rapidly become stronger and stranger, according to coral records

  • Written by: Mandy Freund, PhD Researcher, University of Melbourne

The pattern of El Niño has changed dramatically in recent years, according to the first seasonal record distinguishing different types of El Niño events over the last 400 years.

A new category of El Niño has become far more prevalent in the last few decades than at any time in the past four centuries. Over the same period,...

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Move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable future

  • Written by: Hussein Dia, Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology
Move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable futureWalking accounts for about 90% of all travel in Melbourne city centre, yet pedestrians are allocated only 24% of street space.Adam Calaitzis/Shutterstock

More shared spaces, safer streets and fewer cars in the city are all part of a newly released ten-year plan by the City of Melbourne. This evening, Town Hall will consider the ambitious draft...

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Inside the story: The Merger

  • Written by: Craig Batty, Professor of Creative Writing, University of Technology Sydney
Inside the story: The MergerDamian Callinan, Josh McConville, Nick Cody, Sahil Saluja, and Ben Knight in The Merger (2018). IMDB

Why do we tell stories, and how are they crafted? In a new series, we unpick the work of the writer on both page and screen.

Set against the political backdrop of Australia’s refugee policy and the racism it generates, Mark Grentell’s The...

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  1. rediscovering the genesis of a film classic
  2. Richard Eccleston on the electoral mood in Tasmania
  3. millions of Indian youth are underemployed and going to the polls
  4. Labor's election pledge to improve Australian diets is a first – now we need action, not just 'consideration'
  5. Sexual aggression key to spread of deadly tumours in Tasmanian devils
  6. Endgame and why a smaller population doesn't guarantee paradise
  7. Greens on track for stability, rather than growth, this election
  8. After a dark decade for Australia's regional newspapers, a hopeful light flickers
  9. Newspoll and Ipsos have contrasting leaders' ratings trends; Abbott trails in Warringah
  10. Curious Kids: what is brain freeze?
  11. Lots of ministry spots to fill if Morrison wins, while many Shorten ministers would return to a familiar cabinet room
  12. Why Labor's childcare policy is the biggest economic news of the election campaign
  13. David Anderson's appointment as ABC managing director is a relief and will further steady the broadcaster
  14. Nearly 2 out of 3 nursing homes are understaffed. These 10 charts explain why aged care is in crisis
  15. Why the Reserve Bank shouldn't (but might) cut interest rates on Tuesday
  16. Almost every Australian teacher has been bullied by students or their parents, and it's taking a toll
  17. Six ways robots are used today that you probably didn't know about
  18. Leigh Sales, ordinary days and crafting empathy ‘between the lines’
  19. Don't forget the footpath – it's vital public space
  20. Sit! Seek! Fly! Scientists train dogs to sniff out endangered insects
  21. New Zealand's well-being approach to budget is not new, but could shift major issues
  22. Labor ahead in Newspoll and Ipsos, as Keating comments stir security issue
  23. Shorten presents the ‘case for change’ in sleek launch
  24. Money for hospital emergency departments in Shorten’s campaign launch
  25. Bill Shorten at ease in town hall-type forum
  26. Morrison and Shorten get punchy in the second leaders' debate. Our experts respond.
  27. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on candidate troubles
  28. What a local newspaper means to a regional city like Newcastle
  29. We've detected new gravitational waves, we just don't know where they come from (yet)
  30. Tampa and the national security election of 2001
  31. how do babies learn to talk?
  32. Puckish charm and no politicians: the 2019 Archibald Prize
  33. The tasty, weed-like desert raisin plant is as big as a carpark
  34. local voices on how the 1973 Aquarius Festival changed a town forever
  35. the dramatic and inglorious fall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen
  36. Julian Assange has refused to surrender himself for extradition to the US. What now?
  37. Leaders try to dodge them. Voters aren't watching. So, are debates still relevant?
  38. Fixing the gap between Labor's greenhouse gas goals and their policies
  39. more preference deals as pre-polling begins
  40. It's not clear where human rights fit in the legal ruling on athlete Caster Semenya
  41. managing type 2 diabetes during Ramadan
  42. How hard is it to say 'no' to drugs?
  43. How to increase train use by up to 35% with one simple trick
  44. policies come and policies go, but surely we shouldn't be subsidising inheritances
  45. $20 billion per year. That's how much higher superannuation could take from wages
  46. Pacific countries score well in media freedom index, but reality is far worse
  47. A guide to ensure everyone plays by the same military rules in space: the Woomera Manual
  48. Friday essay: networked hatred - new technology and the rise of the right
  49. We need to treat borderline personality disorder for what it really is – a response to trauma
  50. Labor wants to keep climate debate in the clouds

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

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

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

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

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...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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