High-speed rail for Australia has been on the drawing boards since the mid-1980s but has come to nothing. Three states are developing medium-speed rail with federal funding, but NSW is missing out.
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Sydney's LGBTQI heartland has moved and changed over time, but the importance of urban space to queer communities remains a constant.
Wentworth is a reimagining of the revolutionary Australian soap opera Prisoner. Both of these influential TV shows demonstrate how the system so often fails those who fall between the cracks.
New research shows that fire follows fire in the Australian Alps, and old-growth forests are less flammable.
Governments in Africa have done little to institute policies that improve awareness and protect people who have epilepsy.
The battle between liberals and conservatives continues to split the Liberal Party, but its past heroes would find the ideological division puzzling.
Weaker students – when placed together with better classmates – can gain from the improved learning environment, and smarter students are unlikely to be negatively affected.
Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara seharusnya “naik kelas” dari sekadar mengurusi teknis, menjadi fokus sebagai koordinator keaman siber bagi kepentingan Indonesia.
It seems many Australians are over-insuring when it comes to funerals.
It's understandable to want to shield children from the impacts of disasters. But research suggests that they should be given a voice in disaster planning and a role in reducing the risks.
Despite a public focus on punitive approaches to welfare fraud, the number of social security fraud prosecutions has fallen in recent years.
There is plenty of debate over what route was taken by the first people to reach Australia. New research reveals a likely route through a now submerged chain of islands.
Sweat comes from special parts in our skin called glands. You might be able to see them if you have a very strong magnifying glass.
More than 180 individuals have moved between senior public service roles and the fossil fuel industry in Australia over the past decade - providing a golden escalator for former senior politicians.
As the National Party looks to rebuild under a new leader, it needs to embrace its minority status, establish clearly what it stands for, and remain true to those ideals.
Exactly 234,966 people have died in Mexico's 11-year drug war. Now the government wants to deploy soldiers to criminal hot spots, a move many fear will just increase violence and weaken the police.
A surprising study published in Science found that as fuel emissions drop, consumer products are playing a larger role in air pollution.
When did Australia’s human history begin?
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Today's episode of Essays On Air, the audio version of our Friday essay series, seeks to move beyond the view of ancient Australia as a timeless and traditional foundation story.
Demand for energy storage is increasing – both in Australia and around the world. But issues with the production of lithium-ion batteries mean the search is on for alternatives.
The current review of standards for egg and poultry farming does little to assuage fears that the industry wields too much influence. Only an independent regulator can restore public confidence.
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Lecturer in Media Arts, University of Wollongong
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Professor of Physical Development, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor, University of Wollongong
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Principal Research Fellow in Archaeological Science, University of Wollongong
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Diana Kelly is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor, School of History and Politics, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Literacy, University of Wollongong
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Career Development Fellow (Lecturer), University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer (Geology), University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong
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Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (CABAH), University of Wollongong
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Lecturer in Law, University of Wollongong
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Senior lecturer, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong
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