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Saving the Eastern Bristlebird
Open Forum | February 26, 2020In early February, Monash ecologist Rohan Clarke took part in a rescue operation to save the endangered eastern bristlebird ahead of the fire front burning near Mallacoota in Victoria.
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Battle of the memes
Tom Ascott | February 25, 2020Hostile states such as Russia and China are consciously using ‘memes’ to amplify the loudest voices in democratic debates to deepen the divisions between us.
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Rethink before rebuilding
Open Forum | February 25, 2020Suburban planning models are not suitable for bushland – so why would we continue to rebuild with them after the damage wrought by this summer’s devastating bushfires?
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The ramifications of Australia’s China travel ban
Bryan Mercuri | February 25, 2020Australia closed its borders to travelers from China at the start of February ‘to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the Australian community’ so it’s time to assess its impact on the export, education and tourism.
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The car industry needs a change of gears
Tim Harcourt | February 24, 2020The end of Holden should spur the remainder of the automotive industry to take radical steps to guarantee its future in Australia.
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3 million Australians live in poverty
Belinda Henwood | February 24, 2020More than 3.24 million people in Australia, including 774,000 children, are living below the poverty line, but smart government action on income support, housing and employment could help them lift themselves towards prosperity.
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A plan to save our oceans
Open Forum | February 24, 2020Over a quarter of the Earth’s oceans need urgent conservation attention to preserve marine biodiversity, a University of Queensland-led international study has found.
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A better future for our children
Open Forum | February 23, 2020As climate and commercial threats intensify, a major new report calls for a new global movement to reduce CO2 emissions, achieve sustainable development, regulate commercial marketing and improve policy and investment for children’s rights and health.
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Holden on to history
Alistair Thomson | February 23, 2020Like a beloved relative who dies after a long illness, Holden’s decision to leave Australia wasn’t surprising – but it is a cause for sadness, and an opportunity to look back on what’s been lost.
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Australia’s long history of Asian engagement
Tim Harcourt | February 23, 2020The need to engage with Asia has been a major issue of 21st century Australian politics, but the roots of this debate go much deeper into Australia’s past and have been shaped by a succession of prime ministers from all parties.
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Arvanitakis on American politics: Can the Democrats win?
James Arvanitakis | February 22, 2020The turbulent Democrat primary process has revealed a party at war with itself over its own identity. The winner – whoever it may be – will face a tough struggle to unite the party for the battle that counts against Donald Trump this November.
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Fighting weight gain after breast cancer
Carolyn Ee | February 22, 2020Cancer often causes sharp declines in weight, but after a diagnosis of breast cancer, weight gain in some women can cause further problems over time.
