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From invasion to independence
Graeme Dobell | February 1, 2020Cruel ironies and strange mirror effects mark Australia’s performance in the lead-up to Indonesia’s invasion, in 1974–75, and East Timor’s independence vote in 1999.
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Get snappy to help bushfire recovery
Open Forum | February 1, 2020UNSW Sydney researchers are urging citizen scientists to use their mobile phones for a good cause: to monitor the recovery of bushfire-affected plants and animals for the Environment Recovery Project which will inform future research.
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A face in the crowd
Neil Selwyn | January 31, 2020The main purpose of facial recognition technology is not to increase personal convenience, but to facilitate mass surveillance, and adoption of it should be viewed with caution in democratic countries.
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Tiny houses may not be the big answer
Ben Knight | January 31, 2020There has been significant growth in small house living, but that doesn’t mean Australia should “go big” on them in terms of overall housing policy.
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Time for political performance reviews?
Jake Sandler | January 31, 2020Let’s embrace the idea we should manage politicians like an executive manages their direct reports. Let’s acknowledge we have not only the power but the responsibility to give feedback, hire the best leaders and fire poor performers.
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An open letter on the Australian bushfires
Steven Sherwood | January 30, 2020Eighty of Australia’s top scientists have written an open letter to the Australian public and politicians, urging action on carbon emissions following this year’s horrendous bushfire season.
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Melbourne scientists cultivate the novel coronavirus
Open Forum | January 30, 2020Melbourne scientists have grown the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which should give expert international laboratories crucial information to help combat the fast spreading virus.
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Reading, writing and drone flying
Ralph Tucker | January 30, 2020As well as traditional subjects like maths, English, science and geography, some students will be heading back to school this week to learn to fly drones to secure themselves jobs in the future.
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The coronavirus outbreak – what you need to know
Allen Cheng | January 29, 2020The coronavirus outbreak has already claimed more than a hundred lives in China, and cases are being reported around the world. But what exactly is a coronavirus, and what precautions can we take against it?
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Dying of thirst?
Connor Dilleen | January 29, 2020Water shortages around the world, exacerbated by population increases, environmental mismanagement and climate change, are creating tensions which may soon spill into war.
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8 things to know before your first cruise holiday
Sophie Anderson | January 29, 2020Luxury cruise ships have become a popular holiday option for Australians looking to explore Asia and the Pacific, and knowing some of the tips of the trade can help first timers make the most of their experience.
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7.8 billion is the loneliest number
Alan Stevenson | January 28, 2020There are more people on Earth than ever before, most of us living in teeming cities. Yet, despite the devices which theoretically connect us to everyone else, loneliness is a growing problem. The answer lies with us.
