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The man from Inverbrackie
Max Thomas | December 6, 2020In the 1890s, near Woodside in the Adelaide Hills, a ghost appeared and threatened passers-by on the road to Inverbrackie – has his spirit returned to haunt us again today?
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Australia’s options for pushing back against Beijing
Peter Jennings | December 6, 2020Capitulation to the bullies of Beijing is unthinkable, but after years of being lulled into complacency, we need some policy imagination and decisive decision-making to secure our future interests.
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Blockchain and mangos
Open Forum | December 5, 2020A new blockchain platform has proven to be a game-changer for one of Australia’s largest mango producers, providing real-time, secure information from the tree to the supermarket.
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Reducing corruption in construction will save lives
Ben Knight | December 5, 2020Tackling corruption could help alleviate the scale of crises and its impact on vulnerable people, says international construction management and economics expert Professor George Ofori.
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Voyeurism and media sport violence
David Rowe | December 4, 2020The fiery crash suffered and survived by French Formula 1 driver Roman Grosjean has reignited the debate about the immediate and more insidious long-term dangers sports stars face for our entertainment.
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Strong alliances and robust defence will keep the peace with China
Peter Jennings | December 4, 2020There are some positive outcomes from the Chinese Communist Party’s descent into North Korean–style insult and abuse: Australians get to see firsthand the entity we are dealing with, and Beijing’s collection of local useful idiots are tested to see how far they will defend the indefensible behaviour of their patron.
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Enjoy a COVID-free Christmas
Lachlan Gilbert | December 4, 2020Christmas may not be cancelled, but it will certainly be different to any before, say leading COVID-19 experts. Despite the virtual eradication of the virus in this country, precautions over the holiday season will help prevent a resurgence.
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Confessions – On mateship
Mark Nicol | December 3, 2020In this touching personal essay on friendship and loss, Mark Nicol reflects on the very Australian notion of ‘mateship’.
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My greatest hope for our future is an inclusive education
Jamie-Lee Dwyer | December 3, 2020Education is the key to success for people with a disability as well as their able-bodied peers. Ensuring that everyone has access to high quality education will unlock all the talents Australians have to offer.
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An introduction to sea-surface temperatures
Ayesha Renyard | December 3, 2020Sea surface temperatures are rising at an unprecedented rate, posing problems for industries which rely on the sea and coastal communities.
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Rethinking threats to our national security
Brendan Nicholson | December 2, 2020Building sovereign manufacturing capabilities, diversifying our trade from China and facing the reality of climate change are all important parts of building a more resilient Australia.
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Aiming higher in space
Open Forum | December 2, 2020Expanding Australia’s international collaboration in space should be seen as an important element of our soft power and a means to contribute public goods that promote international cooperation in space.
