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Editor's note
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Remember that sink hole that opened up in Sydney's exclusive Point Piper this week? Well, it's starting to look like a powerful metaphor for Malcolm Turnbull's leadership, writes Michelle Grattan. As parliament returned from the long summer break, there was a defection, a rather personal tirade, and questions over who would benefit – or suffer – from the government's latest version of its omnibus bill.
Looking further afield, this year is the centenary of the Russian revolution. As Mark Edele writes, the anniversary poses a dilemma for the nation’s president, Vladimir Putin. Revolutions are anathema to Putin – yet he can hardly ignore such a key aspect of his nation’s history.
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At the election, Malcolm Turnbull resisted running a tough negative campaign focusing on Bill Shorten.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Remember that large sinkhole that appeared this week in Point Piper, the suburb of Malcolm Turnbull's harbourside mansion?
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Politics + Society
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Ilan Wiesel, University of Melbourne; Karen R Fisher, UNSW
Shared ownership schemes can unlock access to suitable housing, although these are less common in Australia than overseas. And most are not specifically tailored for people with disability.
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Patrick Allington, Flinders University
Footy isn’t just the dominant spectator sport and topic of conversation in South Australia. It’s a salve.
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Arts + Culture
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Mark Edele, University of Western Australia
How is Vladimir Putin - for whom uprisings are anathema - treating this year's centenary of the Russian revolution?
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Sarah Ashton, Monash University; Karalyn McDonald, Monash University; Maggie Kirkman, Monash University
After Fifty Shades of Grey there was debate about its romanticisation of an abusive relationship. The sequel confirms that this wasn’t a misconception.
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Health + Medicine
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Ben Ewald, University of Newcastle
In many cases, the most appropriate treatment for a health condition isn't a drug. It could be a recommendation for a dietary change, a specific exercise, or even a phone app.
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Jessica O'Connell, University of Melbourne; Henry James Jackson, University of Melbourne
Some people have terrifying delusions they are infested with insects, spiders or even small animals. But help is available.
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Environment + Energy
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Linden Ashcroft, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; David Karoly, University of Melbourne; Joelle Gergis, University of Melbourne
High-quality climate records only go back to the start of the 20th century. But using handwritten letters, journals and tables, researchers have access to data going back to the 18th century.
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Science + Technology
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Kara Perrow (nee Vine), University of Wollongong; Amy Wyatt, University of Wollongong; Martina Sanderson-Smith, University of Wollongong
There are many challenges for young women embarking on a career in science. Here are some tips for how to make it work.
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Ron Johnston, University of Sydney
Australia still struggles when it comes to innovation. No surprises there. But a new report on innovation shows some areas where we can improve.
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Business + Economy
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Richard Holden, UNSW
It is a puzzle as to why businesses are reasonably confident but not willing to invest.
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Peter Whiteford, Australian National University
By far the most significant projected savings in the government's omnibus bill is the phasing out of end-of-year supplements for family tax benefit recipients.
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Education
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Tony Dreise, Australian National University
Teachers – get to really know your kids, their families, their community and its history, and what’s going on at home. While school policies are important, relationships are the real keys to success.
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Elizabeth McKinley, University of Melbourne
Focusing on the opportunity to learn gap removes the emphasis from locating "the problem" in the person, and turns our attention to the differences in access to educational resources.
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FactCheck
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Thomas Longden, University of Technology Sydney; Kees Van Gool, University of Technology Sydney
In twin speeches to the National Press Club, Labor leader Bill Shorten said bulk-billing rates are falling, while Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said bulk-billing is at record levels. Who was right?
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Lucinda Beaman, The Conversation
FactCheck requested sources from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Labor leader Bill Shorten to support their conflicting statements about bulk-billing rates.
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