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Mexico would not fully legalize cannabis; its new regulation plan makes recreational use legal. However modest, that would be a symbolic milestone for a country immersed in a long, deadly drug war.
As bushfires become larger under climate change, the area exposed to intense and severe fires is likely to increase.
The House passed a bill creating a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children. Here’s what you need to know about the Dreamers and DACA.
The National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment bill goes against two explicit recommendations of the banking royal commission.
Gen X is leading the way in kicking the social media habit. And concerns about an overall ‘internet addiction’ seem overblown.
When rape allegations are in the news, it can be a traumatic experience for survivors of past sexual violence. But there are ways to shield yourself from further trauma.
We looked at newspaper coverage over 20 years and found 78% of articles portrayed domestic violence as isolated incidents in relationships, rather than a systemic issue.
Iconic ecosystems, from coral reefs to Tasmania’s ancient forests, are collapsing across the continent and into Antarctica. It’s not too late to act — in fact, our lives depend on it.
In the wake of high-profile allegations of sexual assault, it is important people know there are informal avenues for survivors to report their stories.
Innovative border control technologies may be great for governments cracking down on migration — but they could further disadvantage groups that are already vulnerable.
One recommendation to fix inequity in Australia is for the government to fund non-government schools to the same degree as government schools, while banning them from charging fees.
Mercury is a nasty toxin that harms humans and ecosystems. The gold and sugar-cane industries have tackled the problem, and it’s time for coal to follow suit.
Tiny nutshell fragments, found at a rock shelter in the Kakadu region, have helped researchers track past climate change in the region.
Australia has its own populist tradition. Unlike the US, it is about protecting Australians from the outside world, not asserting their liberties.
Kisah penemuan ‘hobbit’ di Indonesia yang merubah wawasan tentang jejak evolusi manusia.
Padad episode ini, kami berbicara dengan Thomas Sutikna, arkeolog di University of Wollongong, Australia yang juga merupakan salah satu anggota tim legendaris yang menemukan Homo floresiensis.
Removing Trump from office in nine days is virtually impossible. Congress can impeach now and try him later, but this could distract from President-elect Joe Biden’s all-important first 100 days.
The benefits of road-user charging are now well established. And including electric vehicles doesn’t have to be a deterrent to their uptake, as New Zealand and other nations have shown.
The best podcasts take you inside another person’s head and heart. Here are some summer listens to get you started.
While other superheroes draw on past trauma for strength, super-detective Jessica Jones wryly bares her wounds and questions the whole hero gig.
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Lecturer, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer, University of Wollongong
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Deputy Head—School of the Arts, English and Media, University of Wollongong
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PhD candidate, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer and Academic Barrister, Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong
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Associate Professor in English Literatures, University of Wollongong
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Research Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, University of Wollongong
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Honorary Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Distinguished Professor of Statistics, University of Wollongong
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Professor, University of Wollongong
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Lecturer, Communication and Media, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
