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Ghassan Hage is one of Australia's most significant intellectuals. He's still on a quest for a multicultural society that hopes and cares

It is 50 years – two generations – since then Immigration Minister Al Grassby launched the idea of a multicultural Australia at a Melbourne conference in 1973. Ghassan Hage, Professor in Anthropology and Social Theory at the University of Melbourne, and currently visiting scholar at the prestigious Max Planck Institute…

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Nuclear power too expensive and slow to be part of Australia’s plans to reach net zero, study finds

Pipeline of solar and onshore wind projects could fall short of what’s needed, while carbon capture will be a ‘crucial component’, report says

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Intake to the National Institute of Circus Arts has been ‘paused’. Where to next for Australia's performing arts training?

The 2024 intake into the Bachelors-level degree at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) has been “paused”, reportedly on the grounds of financial viability and “strategic alignment” with Swinburne University, which has auspiced NICA since 1995.

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Smile! What are veneers and what do they do to your natural teeth?

It seems our perception of dental health and beauty has changed over the last 20 years or so. Social media posts, TV shows and films depict a perfect smile as being dominated by a broad pearly white teeth.

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Three Australian universities place in top 20 of QS World University Rankings

Universities of Melbourne, New South Wales and Sydney score high, as Australia ranks 11th worldwide on sustainability programs and research

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University of Melbourne vice-chancellor calls for free university education

Duncan Maskell says idea that education is only of private benefit to individuals, not public benefit to society must be reversed

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We’re in another COVID wave. But it’s not like the others

Australia is in its fifth COVID wave, which has been brewing since February. It has grown slowly so many people may have not realised it.

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Australia should follow Ireland's lead and add stronger health warning labels to alcohol

From August 2023, Australian beer, wine, spirits and pre-mixed drinks have to warn of the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant. But they don’t have to mention the other harms of alcohol for the wider population.

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The downside of a new trade deal

Is the effect of the deal effectively rendered useless due to its environmental impact — or lack thereof?

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Does the Fight Transphobia UniMelb campaign against a feminist philosopher violate academic freedom?

A campaign by the activist group Fight Transphobia UniMelb against feminist philosopher Holly Lawford-Smith escalated recently. There have been calls to boycott her course on feminism at the University of Melbourne. Posters and stickers around the campus and its environs have declared “Our demands: Transphobes and Nazis off campus” and…

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The connection between coffee and bees

". . . coffee farmers who restore patches of forest across their properties can nearly double their profits . . ."

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Chlamydia-like bacteria found in Great Barrier Reef, study finds

Researchers have discovered some coral in the Great Barrier Reef — one of the seven wonders of the natural world — is infested with a close relative of the chlamydia-causing bacteria. So, is this bacteria detrimental or beneficial to corals?

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Drag story time is a fun way for little kids to explore socially constructed gender roles

Calls to “protect the children” from drag performers and trans people assume children are, in fact, in need of safeguarding.

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Link between climate change, youth mental health concerns highlighted by new national survey

Young Australians are worried about how climate change will impact their future — and for many of them, that stress is having a tangible impact on their mental health, a study shows.

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Australian universities split on using new tool to detect AI plagiarism

Turnitin claims its device is 98% accurate but some institutions are concerned about not having enough time to make a decision

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What Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has meant for Russian students studying in Australia

Many Russian students in Australia have been wary of speaking publicly since the invasion of Ukraine but those who are willing to talk say Moscow's decision has had many consequences.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Professor Marcia Langton on the Voice's powers and potential

Professor Marcia Langton holds the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, and was co-author (with Professor Tom Calma) of the Indigenous Voice Co-design Process report to the Morrison government. She has been a fighter for rights and progress for Indigenous Australians for decades, and she’s…

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Daniel Andrews’ media-free trip tells us something about China – and a lot more about journalists and the premier

Of course it would be better for Andrews to take some media. But would they do a good job, or would it be all ‘Chairman Dan’ and local political bullshit?

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How Afghan evacuees are faring in Australia 18 months after fleeing Afghanistan

A survey of Afghan refugees who fled the country after the fall of Kabul in 2021 finds they feel welcome and supported in Australia, but are struggling with the cost of living.

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The ‘great resignation’ didn’t happen in Australia, but the ‘great burnout’ did

Australian workers are in poorer physical and mental health since the pandemic. And prime-aged workers are reporting the greatest burnout.

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