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50 years of royal commissions — here’s how they make a difference

Local The Conversation - April 21, 2021

Scott Morrison announced a royal commission into veteran suicides — the fourth royal commission set up under his prime ministership.

Why this trial was different: Experts react to guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin

Local The Conversation - April 21, 2021

Scholars analyze the guilty verdicts handed down to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. Outside the courthouse, crowds cheered and church bells sounded – a...

Ramadan: four tips to help you eat right and stay healthy

Health & Wellbeing The Conversation - April 19, 2021

Ramadan began on 13 April this year; and sees the majority of Muslims fast during daylight, not eating or drinking until sunset for a month.

British royals tend to survive a full three decades longer than their subjects

Local The Conversation - April 18, 2021

Research by S. Jay Olshansky has shown British royals tend to live a full three decades longer than their subjects.

Vital Signs: Christine Holgate’s ‘principal’ error was applying corporate logic to Australia Post

Local The Conversation - April 16, 2021

Christine Holgate’s demise as Australia Post’s chief executive shows public-sector norms and private-sector competition don’t mix well.

House prices are climbing alright, but not for the reason you might think

Local The Conversation - April 14, 2021

It’s tempting to think home prices are soaring because there aren’t enough homes, but that can’t explain the takeoff from about 2000.

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