Mosul is taken back, but Islamic State is not finished yet
While Islamic State might be taking significant blows, including the recapture of the key Iraqi city, there is no reason to expect the violent and radical group will disappear.
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Australia doesn’t have a constitutional right protecting freedom of the person – it needs one
In a free society, it ought never to be lawful for a government to detain people by executive order alone.
Are Australia’s native pigeons sitting ducks?
Two recently emerging viruses in domestic pigeons in Australia may pose a significant threat to Australia's 22 species of native pigeons and doves, many of which have crucial ecosystem roles.
Why it matters to transform parent involvement from early childhood to primary school
The transition from early learning parent involvement to primary school level often leads to less face time with school and teachers and more home-based support for children.
Islamophobia is still raising its ugly head in Australia
A new report finds that Islamophobia is prevalent in Australia – to ignore it would only entrench the problem more deeply.
We need more than just extra water to save the Murray-Darling Basin
A recent report argues more water is needed to resurrect the Murray-Darling Basin. But simply increasing river flow alone could actually harm the Basin.
Where are the epic women’s coming of age screen stories?
The success of Wonder Woman has demonstrated an appetite for female leads in Hollywood films. So where are the movies that tell truth about young women's lives?
Trump’s Paris Retreat is Beijing’s Opportunity
One of China’s foremost environmental analysts recently explained to me that while for many years climate change was characterized as a western conspiracy to hold China back, it all changed around 2012…
Widespread invasive species control is a risky business
Before we decide to eradicate or control an invasive species, like carp, we need plenty of scientific evidence and independent assessments first.
An ethical hacker can help you beat a malicious one
Simply updating and patching an organisation's computer software may not be enough to fend off another cyber attack. You could engage an ethical hacker to help out.
The great climate silence: we are on the edge of the abyss but we ignore it
After 200,000 years of modern humans on a 4.5 billion-year-old Earth, we have arrived at new point in history: the Anthropocene. The change has come upon us with disorienting speed. It is the kind of shift…
The bark side: domestic dogs threaten endangered species worldwide
Cats have a bad reputation as wildlife killers (deservedly so). But dogs aren't off the hook: new research shows domestic dogs have contributed to the extinction of at least 11 species.
Explainer: the war in Syria and the possibility of removing Assad
To understand the complexities of the conflict in Syria and what might happen next, it helps to untangle the three layers of strife in the war-torn country.
Explainer: why the High Court ruled Bob Day’s election to the Senate invalid
The key takeaway from the Bob Day case is that courts interpret the eligibility requirements for election strictly.
How do you remember a rock god? The complicated legacy of Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry has died age 90, rightly remembered as the legend who shaped rock and roll. But his misdeeds can't be ignored in the rush to glorify an icon.
Why guaranteed Indigenous seats in parliament could ease inequality
Guaranteed representation reduces the distance between policymakers and the people for whom policy is made.
The case for holding politicians to the same disclosure standards as company directors
Politicians should be subject to a penalty regime similar to the far more stringent one that applies to company directors.
How Facebook and Google changed the advertising game
For advertisers, media content is becoming less important than personal information.
Iraq
Iraq is an important country to watch in 2017, as a source of instability in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion. Iraq…
Turkey
Turkey tops the list of countries to watch in the Middle East. Surprising shifts in domestic and foreign Turkish policy will have an important influence on the web of complex developments in the entire…
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Adjunct Research Fellow, Institute for Land, Water and Society, Charles Sturt University
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Professor and Head of School, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health, Charles Sturt University
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Journalism Course Coordinator, Charles Sturt University
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Professor of Public Ethics, Centre For Applied Philosophy & Public Ethics (CAPPE), Charles Sturt University
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PhD; Adjunct Lecturer in Computer Science, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer, Philosophy & Ethics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer in Journalism, Charles Sturt University
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Senior Lecturer, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer, Information Technology, Charles Sturt University
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Agricultural Economist, Charles Sturt University
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Director, Institute for Land, Water and Society, Charles Sturt University
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Senior lecturer in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer in Australian History and Politics, Charles Sturt University
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