By Vivienne Anderson, Professor of Education, University of Otago
Gabrielle McDonald, Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, University of Otago
Peter Crampton, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago
New laws will give ministers control of previously independent regulatory bodies in education and health, potentially undermining their public advocacy roles.
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By David Simes, PhD Candidate, Te Whare Ngangahau – Theatre and Performance Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the “British Empire Games”, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the “Olympics-lite”, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and Canada dominate the medal table).
For others, it is a perpetual reminder of the presence of colonisation on our shores, a place where the damaging and violent histories of the British Empire are set aside for the “greater good” of sporting glory.
This year’s games…
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By Melanie J. Zimmer-Gembeck, Professor of Psychology, Griffith University
As a parent, it can be painful to witness our child’s struggles after rejection. But there are ways to help them process the setback.
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By Ashlynne McGhee, Head of Editorial Innovation, The Conversation
Isabella Podwinski, Social Media Producer, The Conversation
With growing evidence about concussion, repetitive head impacts and long-term brain disease, have we had our heads in the sand when it comes to the dangers of sport?
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By Mohiuddin Ahmed, Associate Professor in Cyber Security, Adelaide University
Abu Barkat ullah (Barkat), Associate Professor of Cyber Security, University of Canberra
This week, customers of Origin Energy learned their personal details have been stolen in a data breach. They joined the customers of other major companies, including Qantas, Optus and Medicare, who have been hacked in recent years.
Origin has some 4.8 million customers, making it the nation’s largest electricity and gas retailer, but the company has not confirmed how many people were affected.
On Friday, a media outlet contacted…
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By Katherine Livingstone, Associate Professor, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University
Do you tend to sit down for breakfast? Or do you grab a muesli bar or bacon-and-egg roll on the way in to work? Here’s what to keep in mind.
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By Ben Newell, Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Director of the Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW
Omid Ghasemi, Research Associate in Behavioural Science at the Institute for Climate Risk & Response, UNSW
Reusable cups, recycling, taking public transport, eating “greener”, cycling to work – we are all familiar with the kinds of actions we can take to reduce our personal environmental impact.
Does this promotion of individual behaviours crowd out or distract from support for large-scale action on climate change? Is it a convenient distraction perpetrated by corporations…
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By Yee-Fui Ng, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University
The $100 billion suite of infrastructure projects has been infiltrated by organised crime. It can’t keep being swept under the rug.
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By Kelly Lambert, Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Richmond
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.
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By Michelle Campbell-Ward, Associate Professor, Wildlife and Avian Medicine, University of Sydney
Anne Quain, Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum.
Your instincts might tell you to hit the brakes, check what’s wrong and bundle it into your car.
Research shows many of us want to help wild animals in distress. This may be out of empathy, obligation or simply wanting to do the right thing.
But as Australia rapidly responds to its first cases of H5N1…
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