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Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

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Michelle Grattan

If these climate extremists win, the Coalition can forget about getting into power ever again

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Jack Waterford

We might love our food but we fear the kitchen

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Garry Linnell

Waiting too long for public dental care? Here's why the system is struggling - and how to fix it

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Santosh Tadakamadla

A couple of studs? More like a couple of absolute duds steering us the wrong way

Look, I know milk comes from cows and eggs come from hens. I've even sung "Old McDonald had a farm" to my grandchildren, on loop. And yeah, yeah,...

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Jenna Price

Horizons narrow for ill-at-ease US travellers

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John Hanscombe

ANU's situation is dire. But it can't cry poor with the millions it's left on the table

There are two ways to fix a broken budget: cut costs or earn more money. Login or signup to continue reading The ANU is focusing on the former, but...

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Adam Triggs

Why BlueFloat's demise is just the beginning, not the end of offshore wind

The news that Spanish energy company BlueFloat bailed on its $10 billion Gippsland offshore wind proposal, has triggered a chorus of people (mostly...

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Satya Tanner

Beware of franchising the Snapchat generation

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John Hanscombe

Emergency departments are bursting. Why don't we use the workforce who can prevent this?

We cannot continue to delude ourselves: the health and health care of our population is less than it could and should be. Login or signup to...

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Jill White

Every month we waste has a cost. The time is now to protect what is uniquely Australian

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will soon mark the first 100 days of his renewed mandate. The first hundred days of any government offer a glimpse...

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Dermot O&x27Gorman

I've known the shame of being caught on camera

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John Hanscombe

Guiding policy based on the 'pub test' is foolish. Four propositions prove that

Here are four propositions that show the pub test is an asinine way to determine good policy. None of the propositions would pass the pub test, but...

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Crispin Hull

Our gambling problem is infuriating and depressing. Here's how we can change the game

Federal Parliament sits for the first time this week after Labor's stunning electoral success, and with it comes a mandate for brave policy action....

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Tim Costello

How we can stop people getting ripped off from employers

When Coco* asked her former boss why she hadn't been paid her super, she was told "not to worry, it's paid quarterly". Login or signup to continue...

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Misha Schubert

All eyes will be on the new class captain

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John Hanscombe

Parliament, politics, and the unity paradox

Despite moral panics over Anthony Albanese (a) not getting a sit-down with Donald Trump, and (b) getting a sit-down with Xi Jinping, the opening of...

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Mark Kenny

My dog was attacked and I confronted the owner. Here's what happened

Dogs aren't everyone's cup of tea. Sure. I get that. But how could you not adore their capacity for affection? Their profound understanding of...

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Jacob Mcarthur

Call me Matt-thuselah! The world's oldest middle-aged man

Voice of Real Australia is a regular newsletter from the local news teams of the ACM network, which stretches into every state and territory....

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Net zero battle has net zero positives for Sussan Ley

Michelle Grattan

If these climate extremists win, the Coalition can forget about getting into power ever again

Jack Waterford

We might love our food but we fear the kitchen

Garry Linnell

Waiting too long for public dental care? Here's why the system is struggling - and how to fix it

Santosh Tadakamadla

A couple of studs? More like a couple of absolute duds steering us the wrong way

Jenna Price

Horizons narrow for ill-at-ease US travellers

John Hanscombe

ANU's situation is dire. But it can't cry poor with the millions it's left on the table

Adam Triggs

Why BlueFloat's demise is just the beginning, not the end of offshore wind

Satya Tanner

Beware of franchising the Snapchat generation

John Hanscombe

Emergency departments are bursting. Why don't we use the workforce who can prevent this?

Jill White

Every month we waste has a cost. The time is now to protect what is uniquely Australian

Dermot O&x27Gorman

I've known the shame of being caught on camera

John Hanscombe

Guiding policy based on the 'pub test' is foolish. Four propositions prove that

Crispin Hull

Our gambling problem is infuriating and depressing. Here's how we can change the game

Tim Costello

How we can stop people getting ripped off from employers

Misha Schubert

All eyes will be on the new class captain

John Hanscombe

Parliament, politics, and the unity paradox

Mark Kenny

My dog was attacked and I confronted the owner. Here's what happened

Jacob Mcarthur

Call me Matt-thuselah! The world's oldest middle-aged man

Matt Lawrence