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America will forget Trump
Geoffrey Barker | November 21, 2020Donald Trump’s stubborn refusal to accept defeat in the US presidential election is alarming observers of American politics, but once out of office he will soon be forgotten, like many such figures before him.
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What must climate and energy policy really achieve?
Ian Dunlop | November 20, 2020The Australian Government is dangerously out-of-touch as climate change accelerates and a cascade of tipping points risks unstoppable global warming.
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Why real-time data matters to the maritime industry
Ayesha Renyard | November 20, 2020Using real-time data in daily operations can help shipping companies reduce costs, increase efficiency and navigate anything that comes their way.
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Improve your wellbeing all year round
Amy Vu | November 19, 2020During times of uncertainty it’s important to support your own mental wellbeing. If you’re not started yet, here are a few easy-to-implement self-care tips to improve your daily wellbeing.
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A post-Covid-19 reset for the world
Brendan Nicholson | November 19, 2020Think tanks and key leaders from around the world will meet in a massive online event this week to search for ways to reset history in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Tackling disinformation on social media platforms
Ariel Bogle | November 19, 2020The speed with which falsehoods can outpace truth and spread around the world has been noted since the 18th century, but the Republican spin campaign to dispute the 2020 Presidential election result has again highlighted the role of social media platforms in spreading – or limiting – ‘fake news’.
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Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – The super-dominant predator
Mark Nicol | November 19, 2020Forget sharks, bears tigers and even viruses – mankind remains the most terrifyingly effective predator the world has ever seen, with our brains proving far more dangerous to the rest of the natural world than the claws and teeth of our long-vanquished competitors.
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What goes up but doesn’t come down? Rising sea levels
Stephanie Groen | November 19, 2020New technological solutions, and the intelligent use of natural resources, will be required to mitigate the effect of rising sea levels around our region and the world.
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Just before dawn
Keith Richburg | November 19, 2020The darkest hour is just before dawn, and despite the current President’s refusal to accept the result of a democratic election, a new leader is set to navigate America’s path into a brighter, more positive future.
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Health and wellness trends that will define the “new normal”
Derek Lotts | November 18, 2020The COVID outbreak has underlined the importance of staying fit and well, even when fitness and sporting facilities have been closed or limited in their capacity.
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Rethinking Australia’s relations with the USA and China
Sophie Mayo | November 18, 2020Sophie Mayo argues that Australia should hedge its bets between China and the USA at a time of increasing international tensions, and look to diversify its economic and strategic ties.
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A new dawn for disaster management
Paul Barnes | November 18, 2020Effective disaster risk reduction focuses heavily on prevention and preparedness capacities, but it also implies coordination between state and federal agencies.