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the enigmatic art of Rosslynd Piggott

  • Written by: Sasha Grishin, Adjunct Professor of Art History, Australian National University
the enigmatic art of Rosslynd PiggottRosslynd Piggott Double Breath (contained) of the sitter 1993–94 (installation detail) various media dimensions variable.© The artist Photo: courtesy the artist

Although Rosslynd Piggott has a high profile in the contemporary Australian art scene, her work is difficult to characterise; meaning in her installations, objects and paintings...

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As Mediscare 2.0 takes centre stage, here's what you need to know about hospital 'cuts' and cancer funding

  • Written by: Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute

Health is proving a bone of contention in the 2019 election campaign. Labor has positioned health as a key point of difference, and the Coalition is arguing that Labor’s promises are untrue in one case and underfunded in another.

This cheat sheet will help you sort fact from fiction in two key health policy areas: public hospital funding and...

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New minister for public spaces is welcome – now here are ten priorities for action

  • Written by: Kurt Iveson, Associate Professor of Urban Geography, University of Sydney

With the re-election of the Berejiklian government, New South Wales now has a minister for public spaces, Rob Stokes. This portfolio was first mooted in February, when the premier announced one of the new minister’s tasks would be to identify and protect publicly owned land for use as parks or public spaces.

As important as this task is, we...

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Digital campaigning on sites like Facebook is unlikely to swing the election

  • Written by: Glenn Kefford, Senior Lecturer, Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University
Digital campaigning on sites like Facebook is unlikely to swing the electionVoters are active on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, so that’s where the parties need to be.Shutterstock

With the federal election now officially underway, commentators have begun to consider not only the techniques parties and candidates will use to persuade voters, but also any potential threats we are facing to the...

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More Articles …

  1. A simpler tax system should spark joy. Sadly, the one in this budget doesn’t
  2. 'Fairness' versus 'strength' – the battle to frame the federal election
  3. As responsible digital citizens, here's how we can all reduce racism online
  4. When's the best time to get your flu shot?
  5. Homeschooling is on the rise in Australia. Who is doing it and why?
  6. Everyday racism fuels prejudice and hate. But we can challenge it
  7. living memories of long-extinct creatures in art and stories
  8. Labor maintains 52-48% lead in Newspoll as vote polarises
  9. Section 44 remains a constitutional trip wire that should be addressed
  10. Frydenberg up to Bowen's old tricks
  11. what charges does Julian Assange face, and what's likely to happen next?
  12. payday loans, consumer leases, blackmail securities and credit 'management'
  13. Bees seeking blood, sweat and tears is more common than you think
  14. On housing, there's clear blue water between the main parties
  15. The sexy gum: a love story
  16. Michelle Grattan on the starting line of the 2019 election campaign
  17. High Court delivers landmark ruling validating abortion clinic ‘safe access zones’
  18. No matter who is elected, more work remains on women's rights and Indigenous issues
  19. Australia’s electricity grid can easily support electric cars – if we get smart
  20. The success of Winx shows the value of symmetry in race horses
  21. STEM is worth investing in, but Australia's major parties offer scant details on policy and funding
  22. do ‘the French’ care about Anzac?
  23. why governments get addicted to smoking, gambling and other vices
  24. Retiree home ownership is about to plummet. Soon little more than half will own where they live
  25. If you're coming off antidepressants, withdrawals and setbacks may be part of the process
  26. what is explicit instruction and how does it help children learn?
  27. In this campaign, Morrison won't be wearing gloves like Turnbull did in 2016
  28. Geoffrey Rush's victory in his defamation case could have a chilling effect on the #MeToo movement
  29. Don't trust the environmental hype about electric vehicles? The economic benefits might convince you
  30. Australia is vulnerable to a catastrophic cyber attack, but the Coalition has a poor cyber security track record
  31. is water blue or is it just reflecting off the sky?
  32. What the finance industry can tell us about what's holding back wages
  33. When science is put in the service of evil
  34. Why boycotts against Brunei's new anti-gay laws won't be effective, but regional pressure might
  35. Archaeology is unravelling new stories about Indigenous seagoing trade on Australia's doorstep
  36. trial of alleged perpetrator of Christchurch mosque shootings
  37. New report charts future of the family law system
  38. the long journey to the first image of a black hole
  39. As election 2019 kicks off, the only certainty is a cranky and mistrustful electorate
  40. Federal election 2019: state of the states
  41. Morrison visits Governor-General for a May 18 election
  42. India's elections will be the largest in world history
  43. How much evidence is enough to declare a new species of human from a Philippines cave site?
  44. Dog whistles, regional visas and wage theft – immigration policy is again an election issue
  45. There's a lot of bad news in the UN Global Environment Outlook, but a sustainable future is still possible
  46. Prescription monitoring is here, but we need to tread carefully to avoid unintended harms
  47. Both major parties are finally talking about the importance of preschool – here's why it matters
  48. Artificial intelligence may take your job, so political leaders need to start doing theirs
  49. Here's why well-intentioned vegan protesters are getting it wrong
  50. a lurch between aggression and apathy

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