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Turnbull has politicked himself into irrelevance on energy and climate in 2018

  • Written by: Alan Pears, Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University
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As we approach the end of the year, it’s useful to look back and forward. Now is an auspicious time, as two major energy-related reports have been released this week: the federal government’s review of their climate change policies, and a discussion paper from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)...

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Mental disorders linked to poor NAPLAN performance in Australian schools

  • Written by: Benjamin Goodsell, Senior Research Officer in Childhood and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Western Australia
imageMental disorders affected one in seven students and were associated with being less connected and engaged at school, having lower attendance rates, and poorer academic outcomes than their peers.Shutterstock

A national survey has shown Australian school students with a mental disorder can be almost three years behind in their studies by the time...

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Bad data collection means we don't know how much the middle class is being squeezed by the wealthy

  • Written by: Christopher Sheil, Visiting Fellow in History, UNSW
imageThere is a glaring need to reform Australia’s archaic wealth inequality statistics to make them commensurate with international practice. www.shutterstock.com

Australia is falling behind other nations and international bodies in measuring inequality, particularly the concentration of wealth. This also means we are in the dark about the trends...

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The evolutionary history of men and women should not prevent us from seeking gender equality

  • Written by: Beatrice Alba, Research fellow, La Trobe University
imageStudies of twins let us see the contributions that genes, upbringing and culture make to behaviour. from www.shutterstock.com

Compared to women, men are more aggressive and enjoy being promiscuous.

These are just two examples of the sorts of statements that are linked to research findings from evolutionary psychologists.

If such conclusions are...

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  1. Nick Xenophon could be South Australia's next premier, while Turnbull loses his 25th successive Newspoll
  2. The federal Climate Policy Review: a recipe for business as usual
  3. From the 16th-century to men's rights activists, why 'cuckold' is the worst thing you can call a man
  4. The social factors that influence whether you’ll use your wearable device
  5. Instead of asking women to 'fix' their choices about work, let's help them belong in a workplace
  6. What Jewish law says about suicide and assisted dying
  7. BMI is underestimating obesity in Australia, waist circumference needs to be measured too
  8. Tourists are happy when taken off the beaten track, and smaller cities and towns can tap into that
  9. A reshuffle that's come with plenty of pain and questionable gain
  10. Turnbull's reshuffle undermined by Barnaby Joyce's ousting of Darren Chester
  11. Journalists, there’s more than one expert in town, and here they are
  12. Miss out on our live Conversation Starters? We have you covered
  13. Transurban's West Gate tollway is a road into uncharted territory
  14. Health Check: what should you do with your unused medicine?
  15. More Australian trans stories on our TV screens, please
  16. Explainer: the charges against an Australian man accused of being an ‘economic agent’ for North Korea
  17. From testosterone to dogs, and physics for babies: five fascinating books in 2017
  18. Finally, police are taking family violence as seriously as terrorism
  19. Climate scientists and policymakers need to trust each other (but not too much)
  20. Belles in battle: how queer US soldiers found a place to express themselves in WWII
  21. Are mosquito coils good or bad for our health?
  22. To our FactCheck Q A readers: thank you for sharing the facts in 2017
  23. No sign of alien life 'so far' on the mystery visitor from space, but we're still looking
  24. Seven charts on the 2017 budget update
  25. Government budget update saved by higher than expected economic figures
  26. Budget update shaves growth and wage forecasts but is brighter about the deficit
  27. How painting escaped the canvas and another brush with death
  28. Tide turned: surveys show the public has lost its appetite for shark culls
  29. Michael Kirby: the rainbow in Asia and the fight for gay rights in our region
  30. Brandis off to London, as Turnbull prepares his reshuffle
  31. The royal commission's final report has landed – now to make sure there is an adequate redress scheme
  32. Pregnancy doesn't 'cure' endometriosis, so where does this advice come from?
  33. From reproducers to 'flutters' to 'sluts': tracing attitudes to women's pleasure in Australia
  34. By slashing environment spending, the government is slashing opportunities
  35. Morrison will deliver better news on debt in budget update
  36. Three (funny) charts on: 2017 in business and economics
  37. Thinking of taking up WeChat? Here's what you need to know
  38. Young people want walkable neighbourhoods, but safety is a worry
  39. Bennelong brings Turnbull a prized Lego piece – but he still has to build the set
  40. John Alexander easily retains Bennelong, and how the LNP saved Labor's Jackie Trad in Queensland
  41. Alexander holds Bennelong, Turnbull holds majority
  42. Google's artificial intelligence finds two new exoplanets missed by human eyes
  43. Royal commission report makes preventing institutional sexual abuse a national responsibility
  44. To fight the catastrophic fires of the future, we need to look beyond prescribed burning
  45. Royal commission recommends sweeping reforms for Catholic Church to end child abuse
  46. CBA admissions will make class action easier but shareholders still have a lot to prove
  47. A gas shortage next year is unlikely, but that's the only good news
  48. So you've got your ATAR, now what? Here are some options
  49. Science or Snake Oil: do skinny teas boost weight loss?
  50. We found evidence of early humans in the jungles of Borneo

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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