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Our ocean wilderness is rapidly disappearing
Open Forum | July 28, 2018An international study led by University of Queensland scientists has found that only 13 per cent of the ocean can still be classified as wilderness, untouched by commercial shipping, sediment runoff and fishing.
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Physical activity at school helps the mind as well as the body
Brendon Hyndman | July 27, 2018The evidence is in. Compulsory sport and physical education at school improves children’s memory, attention and ability to concentrate, as well as boosting their fitness.
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Policing illicit drugs effectively
John Coyne | July 27, 2018Real successes in reducing the supply and use of illicit drugs are frequently overlooked or undermined, often because they’re inconvenient for the many advocates of decriminalisation.
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Ocean acidification challenges science, governments and communities
Open Forum | July 27, 2018Researchers have found that in recent centuries, surface ocean pH has fallen ten times faster than in the past 300 million years and that impacts are being felt on ecosystems, economies and communities worldwide.
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Top 7 eco-friendly backyard ideas
Amelia Atkins | July 26, 2018Gardens can offer a valuable haven for wildlife as well as people, replenishing the local environment rather than acting as another drain on natural resources.
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Australia in the South Pacific: Growing the yabby’s second claw
Michael Shoebridge | July 26, 2018Australian engagement with our South Pacific partners is getting a lot of attention, as is Chinese engagement in the region. But there’s a missing link in our attempts to build better relations – the Australian corporate sector’s buy-in to South Pacific economies.
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Taking on big tech: Where does Australia stand?
Caron Beaton-Wells | July 26, 2018As the EU hits Google with a multi-billion dollar fine for breaking competition law, Australia’s regulator is investigating how big tech operates. What approach will the ACCC take?
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How ‘non-memories’ can hinder PTSD recovery
Andrew Spence | July 26, 2018Painful “non-memories” are proving a hidden problem for people recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to South Australian researchers.
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Order in or grow your own? Finding food beyond the supermarket
Shayen de Silva | July 26, 2018Modern pressures and food trends have not only changed what we’re eating, but also how we’re choosing to get our food.
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Tips for an eco-friendly attic renovation
Amelia Atkins | July 25, 2018Are your kids growing up so fast that they might need their own room soon? Is it time to treat yourself with that man cave or that media room you’ve always wanted? Well, with just a bit of renovation, your attic can give you that extra space and make your home even better!
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International community assist with educational regionalisation
Mohammed Aruf Yasin | July 25, 2018Pacific education is undergoing transformative change. Mohammed Aruf Yasin, a WHO representative at the Inaugural Pacific Connect Academic Network Dialogue in Suva, calls for regional action to develop common standards for higher education curricula.
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How the ‘yeah-but’ mentality stalls progress on bag bans and other green issues
Anne Lane | July 25, 2018Meet the ‘Yeah-buts’ – those who know plastic is bad for the environment, but can’t get behind the bag ban because it affects their own convenience. This mindset can stall the best-laid green plans to help save the planet.