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The AUKUS security pact has come under heavy fire in recent months. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia has been “mugged by reality”, while ex-foreign minister Gareth Evans called it “one of the worst defence and foreign policy decisions” in our history.
But international security expert John Blaxland says these critics are wrong on several crucial points. He argues, for instance, the plan doesn’t increase the likelihood of war, or guarantee that Australia would follow the United States into conflict over Taiwan.
Blaxland says the alternative – scrapping the plan and delivering “another submarine about-face” – would be worse still.
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John Blaxland, Australian National University
In weighing up Australia’s interests, we must look beyond the critiques. The geopolitical circumstances and new technological advances point to the need to stay the course.
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Tracy Comans, The University of Queensland; Frances Batchelor, The University of Melbourne
Overall, the government’s investment in home care is a positive step toward improving quality of life for older Australians. But these reforms will face some challenges.
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Christopher Pollard, Deakin University
The most important value, Joseph Stiglitz argues, is freedom. But his is a broadened concept of freedom.
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Emma Shortis, RMIT University
Celebrity endorsements matter, and there are none bigger that one from Swift. It will help mobilise an underestimated political force: young women.
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Philip Laird, University of Wollongong
The High Speed Rail Authority has publicly outlined plans that allow for some optimism that Australia could have these trains in the late 2030s.
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Alison Reeve, Grattan Institute
Australia’s new National Hydrogen Strategy, released on Friday, signals Australia’s bold ambitions to the world - but much remains unclear.
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Andrew King, The University of Melbourne
Australia is facing climate hazards on all fronts this spring and summer. Climate scientist Andrew King walks us through the Bureau of Meteorology’s new national outlook.
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Priscila Besen, Auckland University of Technology; Andrew Burgess, Auckland University of Technology; Ann Morrison, Auckland University of Technology; Imelda Piri, Auckland University of Technology; Stacy Vallis, Auckland University of Technology
Just 14 of Auckland’s largest building rooftops add up to the same area as the biggest solar farm – but they could generate electricity where it’s most used to keep the lights on during disasters.
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Stephen King, Monash University
Most of the potential uses of AI are already covered by existing rules and regulations. It’s better to make them work than set up new regulations alongside them.
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Anna-Sophie Jürgens, Australian National University
Clown education is often long, rigorous and very physically demanding. Many clown courses are quite hard to get into.
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Gail Iles, RMIT University
The Polaris Dawn mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman and Elon Musk’s SpaceX, may hint at the future of space travel.
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Saul Justin Newman, UCL
Saul Newman’s research suggests that we’re completely mistaken about how long humans live for.
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Politics + Society
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Despite the findings, those found to have breached the code will not face any penalties.
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Andrea Carson, La Trobe University
Research shows that people are shifting to social media for their news and trust in news organisations remains low – but there are signs the legacy media are adapting to the new environment.
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Sarah Tillott, Southern Cross University; Diarmuid Hurley, Southern Cross University
Many athletes ‘live the dream’ during their careers but retirement often doesn’t come easy – what can be done to better prepare them?
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Health + Medicine
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Nusrat Homaira, UNSW Sydney
Gas stoves are responsible for 12% of Australia’s childhood asthma. But replacing your cooktop might not be practical if you’re renting or struggling with cost-of-living.
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Johanna Westbrook, Macquarie University; Magda Raban, Macquarie University
Too often, prescribing errors occur due to programming errors or poor design and have less to do with the health workers using the system.
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Science + Technology
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Daniel Angus, Queensland University of Technology
The law makes many of the same mistakes as the government’s other recent attempts to reduce online harms.
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Environment + Energy
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Eric Nordberg, University of New England; Deborah Bower, University of New England; James Dowling, The Ohio State University
Turtles often encounter fences as they wander over land in search of water, or a mate. We tracked 20 turtles to study how they interact with fences. Here’s how to make fences turtle-friendly.
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Education
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Karley Beckman, University of Wollongong; Claire Rogerson, University of Wollongong; Tiffani Apps, University of Wollongong
The focus of media and political debates has been on teenagers and social media. But studies have shown about one in four Australian kids between eight and12 use social media too.
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Arts + Culture
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Kit MacFarlane, University of South Australia
Groundbreaking series Medic helped shape both the TV medical drama and the image of the medical profession. 70 years later, it may still have things to tell us.
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Books + Ideas
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John Long, Flinders University
Megalodon, the giant shark species that disappeared around 3.6 million years ago, was the most ferocious creature that ever lived. What do we know about it?
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Business + Economy
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Alan Morris, University of Technology Sydney
Limiting or scrapping negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount would help take the heat out of the market and give the government much more money to invest in social housing.
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