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Despite a huge investment in preschool funding, school readiness scores have remained flat for more than a decade.
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Our research into tourism tropes shows how advertising campaigns in Pacific nations recycle some troubling stereotypes.
Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow’s new book reveals the tricks behind ‘Chokepoint Capitalism’ – how big corporations use low prices to lock in users and creators, while locking out real competition.
Masih banyak masyarakat yang belum memahami apa itu G20, apa tujuannya dan apa gunanya bagi negara-negara di seluruh dunia secara umum, dan bagi Indonesia secara khusus.
With 12 days to go until the Victorian state election, the Labor government appears headed for re-election.
A new website, based on workshops with young Australians, outlines practical ways to deal with climate distress.
The growing threat of flash flooding as a result of more intense rapid rain bursts means the city needs to update its flood defences.
Wealthy nations have been reluctant to put loss and damage on the COP27 agenda. If negotiations fail, they could ‘unravel the fragile hopes for climate solidarity’
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While the final make-up of the next Congress remains uncertain, the predicted “red wave” of Republican wins has not materialised.
Sometimes you just can’t wait to see a doctor. With the addition of more virtual services during COVID, these days you have more options.
This week’s US midterm elections will likely see big changes to who controls Congress.
People across Australia and New Zealand will be able to catch the blood moon. Here’s how to get the best view.
News Corporation’s media outlets have always been about gathering and exercising power. The Victorian premier’s ability to survive News Corp’s hostile coverage shows its power could be waning.
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Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
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Guest Research Fellow, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology of Law and Deviance, Università di Bologna; University of Essex; The University of Melbourne
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McKenzie Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Research assistant, Movember Institute of Men's Health, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Paleontologist, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus professor, History, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Health Economics, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor and Head, Behavioural Neuropharmacology Laboratory, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in History, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne