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Who will defend Europe?
John West | November 15, 2024Keir Giles’ “Who Will Defend Europe?” is a well-written and insightful examination of Europe’s parlous security situation, threatened by Putin’s aggression to the East and Trump’s ill-considered isolationism from the West.
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Not to be
Open Forum | November 15, 2024The famous Infinite Monkey Theorem claims that a chimpanzee randomly pressing keys on a typewriter would eventually type out the complete works of Shakespeare. It’s a very interesting theory – except it isn’t true.
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Sea from space
Open Forum | November 15, 2024Curtin University has joined forces with NASA, University of Miami, San José State University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on a new-generation satellite mission to study the colour of the ocean from space, providing vital information about ocean health and its role in climate regulation.
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Will misinformation rules curb freedom of speech?
Anne Twomey | November 14, 2024The federal government’s proposed legislation on misinformation and disinformation has passed the House of Representatives but questions remain about its practicality and impact.
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Introducing Audrey
Rachel Williamson | November 14, 2024Would you be better off without your kids? Audrey is a cheeky, darkly humorous film that explores maternal regret
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Walking the walk on climate talks
Syed Munir Khasru | November 14, 2024As COP29 approaches, Australia’s climate policy sits at a critical crossroads, with ambitious goals tempered by ongoing reliance on fossil fuels.
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All is not well in Australia
Open Forum | November 13, 2024The latest Wellbeing Index released by Australian Unity and Deakin University reveals that people’s satisfaction with life in Australia as fallen to its lowest level in the 21st century.
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Why the ‘lost boys’ love Trump
Kate Scott | November 13, 2024Young white working class males in the USA revolted en masse against the ‘woke’ agenda associated with their generation to propel Donald Trump back into the White House.
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A golden opportunity
Wesley Morgan | November 13, 2024Hosting the 2026 UN climate talks would bring Australia huge benefits – economic, political and environmental – but there’s still much work to do.
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Saving the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat
Julie Old | November 12, 2024The northern hairy-nosed wombat is one of the rarest land mammals in the world and was thought extinct before 30 individuals were discovered in a tiny patch of Epping Forest National Park in Queensland. Populations have risen from just 113 twenty years ago to over 400 today, but understanding these animals better is vital if they are to be saved.
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How the Democrats lost the working class
George Morgan | November 12, 2024Kamala Harris built her campaign around social movements of gender and race with a raft of celebrity endorsements but her failure to appeal to white working class males cost her the election.
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How will Trump’s tariffs affect Australia?
Katie Miller | November 12, 2024With the newly elected Trump administration threatening to introduce higher tariffs on imports, the Australian government should act quickly to seek tariff exemptions, and businesses should prepare to adapt to a more challenging trade position
