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Michael McCormack on banks and the bush, and the election battle

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

Deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack says the banking royal commission report contained a good outcome for farmers.

McCormack praised Nationals backbenchers Llew O’Brien, George Christensen and senator John “Wacka” Williams for their role in pushing for the commission, saying he was “really...

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The shocking use of 'jiggers' in horse racing

  • Written by: Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney
The shocking use of 'jiggers' in horse racingViolence towards animals can never be condoned, whether in horse racing or to animals in general.Shutterstock/gabriel

Trainer Darren Weir will not contest three charges for alleged possession of electronic devices used to give shocks to horses, according to a statement released by Racing Victoria earlier today.

The statement says assistant trainer...

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Just So You Know...The Conversation launches a Q&A service for teens

  • Written by: Sophie Heizer, Commissioning Editor, Education, The Conversation
Just So You Know...The Conversation launches a Q&A service for teensSend us your questions!Matt Madd/flickr, CC BY

When you’re a teenager life throws up lots of questions that might sound weird but need serious answers. Many aren’t the type of thing you want to ask in front of a large group of people, and although the wisdom of Dr Google is only a few key-strokes away there’s always a hitch: how...

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  16. Changes to commenting at The Conversation
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