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The first ancient human DNA from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi — and the wider Wallacea islands group — sheds light on the early human history of the region.
In cult Danish TV series The Killing, detective Sarah Lund displays courage in the face of politicians sadly lacking it.
Greenland’s melting ice sheets threaten to significantly hamper humanity’s efforts to mitigate climate change.
A $378 million scheme has just been launched for Stolen Generations survivors. This is the latest example of ‘money justice’, which is more common than you might realise.
The impacts of the pandemic on students and the stigma of having had COVID-19 could be leading to bullying. It’s a complex situation, requiring schools, parents and medical experts to work together.
The cancellation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community events such as NAIDOC, but the continuation of sporting events, reminds us sport is prioritised over art and culture.
One was a celebrity adventurer, the other was a skilled Indigenous artist who painted everything in sight. A new look at old photographs confirms their meeting.
Evolution explains why the Delta variant spreads faster than the original Wuhan strain. It explains what we might see with future variants. And it suggests how we might step up public health measures.
The growth of online and space activity make traditional ideas of national security increasingly outdated.
The simple truth is that a legislation-first approach to establishing a Voice without constitutional protection is bad policy. And it is not true to the Uluru Statement.
Exclusion has been central to utopian ideas of Australia since before Federation. It still lingers. To progress in this climate-challenged century, Australia’s foundational wrongs must be righted.
Switching web service providers and providing almost $40 million from the federal budget means the census 2021 website should be safe from crashing at the crucial time this evening.
Despite the ABS itself saying that collecting data on LGBTIQ+ communities is of ‘national importance’, these questions have been left off the census again — for no good reason.
‘Super spikes’ and a springy track can’t take all the credit for lightning-fast sprint times at the Tokyo Olympics
Nehru was a fervent believer in what became known as ‘non-alignment’ — perhaps his greatest contribution to the 20th century world.
Rising to prominence in The Exorcist soundtrack and the first album from Richard Branson’s Virgin Records, the layered sounds of Tubular Bells became a template for further innovation.
Simone Biles’ recent Olympics withdrawal is a reminder for all of us to balance our passions with our emotional well-being — as both work in unison.
Tolerating political protest is an essential part of democratic life. But when the protests pose a genuine risk of harm to the community, that’s when they are no longer ethically justified.
If Australians won’t take the AstraZeneca vaccine, we must donate it to save lives elsewhere, especially while we queue-jump for more Pfizer doses.
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Senior lecturer, Griffith University
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Professor of Taxation, Griffith University
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Senior research fellow, Griffith University
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Lecturer in Global Health, Griffith University
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Emeritus Professor, School of Environment and Science, Griffith University
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Adjunct Research Fellow in Griffith Center for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR), Griffith University
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PhD Student (Tax Law), Griffith University
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Senior Research Fellow in Geomorphology, Griffith University
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Professor of Public Health, Griffith University
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NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Griffith University
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Lecturer Taxation, Griffith University
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Associate Professor, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Professor, Gender Equity and Sport, Griffith University
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Senior lecturer in marine ecology, Griffith University
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Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
