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Online trolling used to be funny, but now the term refers to something far more sinister

  • Written by: Evita March, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Federation University Australia
Online trolling used to be funny, but now the term refers to something far more sinisterThe definition of "trolling" has changed a lot over the last 15 years.Shutterstock

It seems like internet trolling happens everywhere online these days – and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

This week, the British press and Kensington Palace officials have called for an end to the merciless online trolling of Duchesses Kate...

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Want to improve your mood? It's time to ditch the junk food

  • Written by: Megan Lee, Academic Tutor and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
Want to improve your mood? It's time to ditch the junk foodEating a healthy diet fuels our brain cells, fights inflammation and helps produce the chemicals that make us happy. Antor Paul

Worldwide, more than 300 million people live with depression. Without effective treatment, the condition can make it difficult to work and maintain relationships with family and friends.

Depression can cause sleep...

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Why the federal government’s new integrity commission isn't up to the job

  • Written by: Kate Griffiths, Senior Associate, Grattan Institute
Why the federal government’s new integrity commission isn't up to the jobRestricted powers and a small budget are major concerns with the proposed federal integrity commission.from www.shutterstock.com

A federal integrity commission is an idea whose time has finally come. The Coalition announced its proposal for a Commonwealth Integrity Commission in mid-December, joining the Greens, Labor and independents led by Cathy...

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When extreme weather wipes out wildlife, the fallout can last for years

  • Written by: Sean Maxwell, Postdoctoral fellow, The University of Queensland

The recent heatwaves have proved deadly to many Australian animals, from feral horses to flying foxes.

And it’s not just heatwaves that can cause mass die-offs. Last year, flooding rain wiped out entire Antarctic penguin colonies, while drought has previously caused mass mangrove diebacks around the Gulf of Carpentaria.

These events generate...

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  8. Tasmania’s gambling election shows Australia needs tougher rules on money in politics
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  11. Damning royal commission report leaves no doubt that we all lose if the Murray-Darling Basin Plan fails
  12. Michelle Grattan on the march of the independents
  13. Cloning monkeys for research puts humans on a slippery ethical slope
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  17. Five ways to boost Australian writers’ earnings
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  23. Why Australians are falling in love with American football, and what it means for local leagues
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  27. Australia is counting on cooking the books to meet its climate targets
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  30. it's time to step up, free press needs allies
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  40. A Trump-aligned World Bank may be bad for climate action and trade, but good for Chinese ambitions
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