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Australia's Fair Work Commission concluded that cutting penalty rates would create more jobs. Our research suggests it was wrong.
Australian populism is more of a long-term grumble about the state of the world than a sharp reaction to the threat of cultural loss.
We often hear eating specific foods can help prevent disease. But these claims are best taken with a grain of salt (or turmeric). The benefits are likely only if we eat them in really huge quantities.
El Niño events can affect millions of people around the world, causing drought in Australia and floods in the Americas.
The sale of Australian Community Media may signal better fortunes for regional publishing. But there are ongoing concerns about the viability of the local news business model.
In his new book, Teen Brain, David Gillespie suggests anxiety and other problems are on the rise among teenagers due to smartphones and tablets. This could be true, but his claims are overblown.
The government has agreed to create an independently-chaired body to report on the performance of ASIC and APRA, but it hasn't said its reports will be made public.
The moss that grows in pavement cracks and on the edge of basketball courts in every town and city in Australia has a secret superpower.
An elderly lady needs to change the time a carer visits to help her shower. The reality of today's market-driven home care system means she has to call a centralised 1800 number to arrange this.
When it comes to weight loss, there's no such thing as a quick fix. But some foods will keep you feeling fuller for longer.
In 2019, the expectation is that the National Party will lose many seats and put the NSW Coalition government majority at risk.
The #MeToo movement brought to light the extent of sexual violence in the community, largely through the media. But there is still a long way to go to overturn stereotypes and shut down online abuse.
One surprising potential benefit of sea-level rise is it helps coastal wetlands store more carbon.
There are many things we can do to support our immune systems. It turns out going vegetarian might be one of them.
Wartawan Filipina Maria Ressa menghadapi kampanye pelecehan online yang dirancang untuk mendiskreditkan dan membungkamnya.
Pakar memperingatkan bahwa waktu penggunaan gadget yang berlebihan meningkatkan risiko obesitas, kebugaran fisik yang rendah, kecemasan dan depresi.
Les risques d'influence politique sur le processus juridique sont importants, dit cette ancienne procureur. Au pays, les poursuites doivent être dans l'intérêt public, un critère discrétionnaire...
The SNC-Lavalin affair raises fundamental questions about how decisions to prosecute are made, and what role elected politicians should have in that process -- if any at all.
Nuts do contain fat, but the evidence shows they won't make us gain weight if eaten in moderation. We have a few theories as to why this might be.
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Senior Lecturer, Science and Technology Studies, University of Wollongong
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PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
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Deputy Managing Director and Director Health Programs of OUTBREAK Project, Distinguished Professor, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor, University of Wollongong
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Professor, Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
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Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer in Educational Leadership, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Scott McKinnon is a Friend of The Conversation.
Research associate, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Associate Professor, Journalism, University of Wollongong
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Senior Professor of Communication and Media Studies, University of Wollongong
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Researcher, Centre for Archeological Science, University of Wollongong
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Professor, University of Wollongong
