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Despite what we’re told, religion isn’t inherently peaceful. People kill in the name of their religion, just as they love in its name.
The word “cunt” has made its way into popular discourse, and while some are still offended by it, it’s nowhere near as outrageous as it once was.
Despite the growth of card and mobile payments, cash is still king in many markets.
Next time you plan a holiday you can rest assured that wildlife sightseeing can help some threatened species.
Online publishers are losing millions in lost earnings to ad blockers. But they are here to stay. So how can advertising change to reach its audience?
People who work in the arts often accept terrible working conditions and low (or non-existent) pay as the price of admission – and that has a real impact on mental health.
The World Health Organization classifies the common herbicide glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans”. But this doesn’t mean using it to kill weeds in playgrounds will hurt children.
The Dja Dja Warrung bark etchings are hugely significant Aboriginal artefacts. They’re back in Australia for only the second time in 160 years. We look at the complex issue of repatriation.
Researchers at CSIRO and University of Queensland have developed an app called Harlie that is designed to chat with humans.
The UK’s Modern Slavery Act will push companies to act on forced labour, but Australia needs to follow this lead.
Homebuyers want energy-efficient homes. The challenge is to present the relevant information in a way that taps into the typical house-hunter’s mindset.
ABC’s Catalyst episode “Wi-Fried” claimed that mobile phones and Wi-Fi might be a cancer risk, but the leading experts are not so convinced.
The Palaszczuk government has been successful in maintaining parliamentary stability, restoring relationships with the judiciary and police, and ending the perceived policy inertia in job creation.
Tensions are mounting between the professional practices of government planners, processes of public participation and the private sector’s increasing role in shaping Australian cities.
Christchurch is still reeling from the 2011 earthquake, but there may be more on their way.
Moulds and fungi have been living with us for thousands of years - you just might not think about them until they become a problem.
Helping your teenager with their homework can make them feel incompetent and can hinder their own skills development.
Doctors at Brisbane’s Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital are refusing to release a 12-month-old asylum seeker, highlighting a murky intersection of politics, ethics and law.
What makes Islamic State different to traditional Islam isn’t necessarily the religious texts the group uses.
Negative gearing is not the housing saviour those in the industry claim it to be.
Policymakers have long grappled with the best way to engage a seemingly apathetic public into paying more attention to their superannuation. The introduction of a low-cost and simple default option, MySuper…
Most young people rely on music to make them feel better, and have had multiple experiences of this working. But if someone you know is struggling with mental health problems it’s worth having a chat.
The rise on live streaming of television programs is breaking down the protected geographical barriers on what you can watch, and the regional broadcasters are not happy.
When you enter a Chemmart pharmacy, it’s hard to miss the posters and brochures promoting its “revolutionary myDNA test”.