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The wonderful world of the wombat
Julie Old | August 31, 2024Wombats are an iconic Australian species but their numbers and health are threatened by land clearing, road kill and sarcoptic mange. Fortunately, Australians have several ways to get involved in their conservation.
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Exposing Putin’s lapdogs
Michael Lawriwsky | August 31, 2024Tom Switzer and John Mearsheimer are just the latest in a long line of Western apologists for Russia’s thuggish imperialism.
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The birth of AI
Sandra Peter | August 31, 2024A summer camp on a college campus 68 years ago laid the foundation for the AI revolution we’re experiencing today.
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A warning from history
Open Forum | August 30, 2024In his new book, Australian historian Dennis Glover argues the West must must “arm Ukraine and defend international law” to avoid repeating the appeasement and vacillation which led to the Second World War.
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Listen without prejudice
Jonathan Bartholomaeus | August 30, 2024The result of the Voice referendum shows that taking the time to understand the complexity of people’s worldviews and political opinions – even those you might disagree with – is more important than ever.
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Bagging more IV bags for Australia
Priyabrata Chowdhury | August 30, 2024The Australian Government has announced emergency measures to secure sufficient intravenous (IV) fluid products for hospitals amid a global supply shortage but what can be done to ensure permanent supply?
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Bank on the Pacific
Paresh Kumar Narayan | August 29, 2024Bendigo Bank, Westpac and ANZ are the latest Australian banks to begin their exit from the Pacific Islands, opening the door to Chinese competitors.
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Drones over Ukraine
Garrett Wood | August 29, 2024Ukraine has proved the worth of cheap, modified consumer drones on the battlefield against the Russian invaders.
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Cashing in on a crisis
Open Forum | August 29, 2024Oxfam Australia is calling for the billion dollar profits of Woolworths and Coles to be taxed more heavily as Australians struggle with the current cost-of-living crisis.
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Empowering Pacific women
Mercy Masta | August 28, 2024The plight of women in the Pacific is well documented but a recent conference in the Pacific has made important forward strides.
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Hear your train a comin’
David Levinson | August 28, 2024Use of public transport has declined since the COVID pandemic with more people working from home, so will Queensland’s reduction of fares to just 50 cents for the next six-months help boost passenger numbers?
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Cracking down on corporate fraud
Elise Bant | August 28, 2024A landmark decision by the Australian High Court means that corporations can now be held directly responsible for their predatory business models.
