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‘The waters become corrupt, the air infected’: here’s how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage
Here’s what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded camps to emperors cleaning up rivers, there are many lessons to be learned.
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A decade after the US version ended, Australia remakes The Office. It’s not new, but it’s funny
The remake mirrors the US version: a romance, office tensions, an old-school boss who craves camaraderie, and a staff for whom work life comes second to what they’d rather be doing.
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B.C. election: Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines
B.C. election: Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines ...
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Friday essay: crimes, redemption and rebellion – the truths told in 65,000 years of Australian art are essential for national healing
By Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication. Editor in chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne ...
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Cheap grog, new drunkenness offence and mandatory rehab: why 9 experts think proposed NT alcohol reforms would be a disaster
By Cassandra Wright, Alcohol and other Drugs Program Lead, Menzies School of Health Research Beau Jayde Cubillo, First Nations Senior Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Res ...
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Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors – here are tips to make it work
But we can actually use digital tech to connect kids with the great outdoors.
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LNP is set for an easy win in Queensland, but its first term may pose a much greater challenge
If the polls are correct, David Crisafulli will become Queensland’s next premier on October 26. But once in office, there are several difficult issues waiting for him.
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Preventing falls: Google Street View offers a quick way to assess risks for older New Zealanders
Going for a walk can be beneficial for older people but there are risks. A new tool uses Google Street View to identify footpath hazards that could cause falls.
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The B.C. election could decide the future of the province’s species at risk laws
Among these issues stands the future of species at risk legislation in B.C. — and perhaps with it Canada as a whole. Canada, with its vast area, is home to 18 terrestrial and 13 aquatic ecozones and a ...
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Guatemala: Internacional organizations demand due process guarantees at key hearing for Jose Rubén Zamora’s release
Jose Rubén Zamora’s detention due on Friday 18 October 2024. A Guatemala City court will consider the request for revision of pre-trial detention order issued against journalist Zamora. He has been ...
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Violence against women is met with impunity in Turkey
According to We Will Stop Femicides, 315 women were killed by men, and 248 women were found dead in suspicious circumstances in 2023 in Turkey. This year alone, 299 women were killed according to ...
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Why calls to review Lucy Letby’s case are so different from other miscarriage of justice campaigns
Unlike previous miscarriage of justice cases, the calls to review Letby’s conviction are being led by professionals rather than the family, making this an unusual challenge to the legal system.