Opinion

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'Nature positive' isn’t just planting a few trees - it's actually stopping the damage we do

22 Sep 2023

Nature positive is the new rallying cry to reverse environmental decline. But it could easily become greenwash – if we’re not careful.

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Why do I get so much spam and unwanted email in my inbox? And how can I get rid of it?

21 Sep 2023

One of the first ‘spam’ messages on record was sent in 1854.

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Inform yourself: vote with reason, not in ignorance

21 Sep 2023

The No campaign line for the upcoming Voice referendum tells people they can’t figure out the issues, says the Dean of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney.

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70% of Australian students with a disability are excluded at school – education reforms can fix this

19 Sep 2023

Many students with a disability are bullied, excluded and do not feel welcome in Australian schools. They cannot be ignored in the next National School Reform Agreement.

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State and territory Voice ballots are counted differently – is that fair?

19 Sep 2023

From a legal standpoint, there is a difference between a state and a territory, and for some that justifies giving territory voters less say.

What helps students cope with academic setbacks? Our research shows a sense of belonging at school is key

19 Sep 2023

Our study – based on a survey of more than 70,000 NSW high school students – looked at what impacts upon their ‘academic buoyancy’.

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Australia’s ‘consumer data right’ could make your personal data safer and easier to share

18 Sep 2023

Australia’s new “consumer data right” leads the world in allowing data to be moved safely and efficiently. So what is it? And how can it help protect you and your personal data against data breaches?

Our unsung farm dams provide vital habitat to threatened species of frogs

18 Sep 2023

Australia has almost 1.8 million farm dams – and some are home to threatened frog species.

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The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here's what Elders say needs to change

15 Sep 2023

Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.

We urgently need $100bn for renewable energy. But call it statecraft, not ‘industry policy’

15 Sep 2023

The federal government has been challenged to provide $100 billion over the next ten years to boost the renewables sector. But will policymakers respond to the challenge?

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