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Editor's note
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Saturday’s five byelections in Longman, Braddon, Mayo, Perth and Fremantle were billed by many in media - not to mention the prime minister himself - as a test of Bill Shorten’s leadership. Given the results, you would have to say the Labor leader passed comfortably. And as Michelle Grattan writes, the results also show that the opposition is on track for the next federal election, expected in the first half of
next year.
While the results have delivered the status quo in terms of numbers in the House, they have diminished Malcolm Turnbull’s authority, just as the polls were showing it on the rise.
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Amanda Dunn
Section Editor: Politics + Society
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The fact remains, however, that Turnbull tried very hard in seats the government thought it was possible to win, and he failed.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The weekend results, in particular the way they're being read, haven't only confirmed Labor's trajectory but in doing so, have given the opposition, and Shorten especially, a huge confidence boost.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The results are a deep disappointment for the government, which had hoped it might snatch at least one of the Braddon or Longman, and had hopes of winning Mayo although it quickly gave these up.
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Adrian Beaumont, University of Melbourne
Despite reports Labor might struggle in Braddon and Longman, the byelections delivered a comfortable win in Braddon and a strong one in Longman.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Michelle Grattan speaks with Nicholas Klomp about the week in politics.
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Tim Matthews, University of Sydney; John Eldridge, University of Sydney
Public authorities, and especially our armed forces, should be held accountable for their actions to the limits imposed by law.
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Health + Medicine
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Emma Austin, University of Newcastle; Anthony Kiem, University of Newcastle; Brian Kelly, University of Newcastle; David Perkins, University of Newcastle; Jane Rich, University of Newcastle; Tonelle Handley, University of Newcastle
Farmers experience drought-related stress. Improving their mental health enhances adaptive capacity and resilience. Drought support must address relationships between drought and mental health.
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Melissa Kang, University of Technology Sydney; Lena Sanci, University of Melbourne
The My Health Record brings a unique set of confidentiality concerns for young people under 18. These need to be better addressed to ensure teens don't forego important health care.
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Science + Technology
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Rob Nicholls, UNSW
Four major consumer electronics manufacturers, including Philips and Pioneer, have been fined $170 million by the European Commission for anti competitive conduct.
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Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria; Geraint Lewis, University of Sydney
Astronomers traced a single star as it passed close to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, and detected the telltale signature of Einstein’s gravity in action.
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Arts + Culture
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Scott Davie, University of Sydney
Michael Atherton's new book traces the history of pianos in Australia from the First Fleet to modernity. Despite concerns over its demise, the instrument is unlikely to disappear any time soon.
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Jo Chandler, University of Melbourne
The Age Charter of Editorial Independence – the first document of its type in Australia – first emerged in 1988. It was defended time and again over the following three decades.
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Gillian Arrighi, University of Newcastle
More than 100,000 records of live performance are on a database of our theatre history. They tell of corroborees, the first play staged by white settlers, and long-gone gracious theatres.
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Business + Economy
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Rachel Ong, Curtin University
Property prices have soared in the past decade, but much more modest increases in rent, with the exception of Sydney, suggest less of an imbalance of supply and demand for housing as a place to live.
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Environment + Energy
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Shane Keating, UNSW; Darryn Waugh, Johns Hopkins University
Almost 30 years ago the world responded to the realisation that our ozone layer was in trouble. The resulting Montreal Protocol was a rare example of global cooperation, but there's no room for complacency.
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Paul McGreevy, University of Sydney; Adrian Bauman, University of Sydney
All dogs need regular exercise outside of the home (and it's good for people too).
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Matthew Hall, Victoria University of Wellington
A pathogen is killing kauri trees in New Zealand and now threatens an ancient, sacred giant. The response to the biosecurity incursion pales in comparison to recent threats to agricultural crops.
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Cities
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Sarah Barns, Western Sydney University; Phillip Mar, Western Sydney University
Sydney's Parramatta is developing fast, building over a rich archaeological history. Finding ways to retain it can help visitors and residents feel a sense of physical connection with those who came before.
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Education
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Dr. Gemma Hamilton, RMIT University; Anastasia Powell, RMIT University; Dr Naomi Pfitzner, RMIT University
Rigid gender roles and stereotypes are key drivers of violence against women. So let's challenge these by starting young.
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Jenny Gore, University of Newcastle; Andrew Miller, University of Newcastle; Jess Harris, University of Newcastle
An alternative to costly teacher professional development courses is already improving teaching in our classrooms.
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