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Vigorous public debate about internet surveillence is crucial if we are to safeguard citizens' rights while meeting the reasonable needs of security agencies, writes Srikumar Venugopal.  

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The paleo diet is widely different from the food of our ancestors and its range demands scrutiny before it can be recommended for modern life, argues Rosemary Stanton. 

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There needs to be engagement in a meaningful way before Asia's popularity as an exchange destination increases for Australian students, writes Natalie Karam. 

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No state going it alone can bring about full marriage equality, but there are nonetheless good reasons for NSW to begin Australia's journey down this path, writes George Williams. 

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A new book on Fairfax Media misses the mark: the group is still a source of quality journalism, irrespective of the views fostered by Murdoch newspapers, writes David McKnight.  

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MOOCs do not devalue the live magic of in-class dialogue, debate and problem-solving. Rather, they will be even more valuable, as we strive to make our interactions better, argues Geoffrey Garrett. 

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New funding arrangements for community-care presume that older people know what help they need to live in their own home for as long as possible, writes Lee-Fay Low. 

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Australia's coal exports have tripled in the past 25 years. It's our dirty secret that neither side of politics is willing to address, argues David McKnight. 

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The Prime Minister is right to point out that the slowing Chinese economy is to blame for Australia's downturn. But his "end of the China boom" slogan only tells half the story, writes Geoffrey Garrett. 

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Over the course of the 2013 federal election, we will experience a real time experiment into the degree of influence exerted by Rupert Murdoch on Australian political life, writes David McKnight. 

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