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Written by: Sean Carroll

Are we being silently influenced?

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Explainer: Chinese soft power in AustraliaExplainer: Chinese soft power in Australia
Written by: Josie Douglass

The election results we didn't expect.

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Australians still believe in the National PartyAustralians still believe in the National Party
Written by: Taylor Dawson

Find out what the policies of the Liberal, Labor and Greens..

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Part two: climate changePart two: climate change
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Part 3: How do we choose a winner?

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Common misconceptions: Choosing a winnerCommon misconceptions: Choosing a winner
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Part 2: Why must we vote?

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Common misconceptions: Australian and US votingCommon misconceptions: Australian and US voting
Written by: Taylah Melki

Are Australian politicians capitalising on social media?

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Where’s our Aussie political social media guru?Where’s our Aussie political social media guru?
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Major party policy guide

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Part One: Economy, social welfare and employmentPart One: Economy, social welfare and employment
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Part 1: Who chooses your country’s leader?

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Common misconceptions: Parties vs presidents.Common misconceptions: Parties vs presidents.
Written by: Sean Carroll

It’s vital to democracy

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Why should you care about voting?Why should you care about voting?
Written by: Matthew Hughes

Look beyond Labor and Liberal.

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Exploring minor parties in the Federal Election.Exploring minor parties in the Federal Election.

culture & lifestyle

Written by: Taylor Dawson

La Trobe academics sailed with the ADF.

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How La Trobe was involved in the IPEHow La Trobe was involved in the IPE
Written by: Faiza Sharif

The new tactics being employed to eradicate these pests.

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Government pledges $18 mil to battle fire antsGovernment pledges $18 mil to battle fire ants
Written by: Natasha Pietrobuono

How common is the use of antidepressants in society?

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Antidepressants work for many, but at what cost?Antidepressants work for many, but at what cost?
Written by: Hannah Matchett

What do our lecturers actually do?

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Explainer: The “secret” life of a..Explainer: The “secret” life of a university academic
Written by: Laura Brooker

Plastic bags are just one part of plastic pollution.

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Banning plastic bags – a progress reportBanning plastic bags – a progress report
Written by: Sean Carroll

How big is Lego in Australia?

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Lego Masters highlights Aussie LEGO communityLego Masters highlights Aussie LEGO community
Written by: Laura Brooker

2019 budget gave $736.6 million for mental health prevention.

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Mental health the forgotten land of self-care?Mental health the forgotten land of self-care?
Written by: Josie Douglass

Not all festival experiences are positive.

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Are women safe at music festivals?Are women safe at music festivals?
Written by: Natasha Pietrobuono

10,642 animal cruelty reports received by RSPCA in 2017.

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How to reduce acts of animal cruelty and hoardingHow to reduce acts of animal cruelty and hoarding
Written by: Natasha Pietrobuono

A non-diet approach helping you trust your body’s needs.

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Intuitive Eating: A solution to dieting?Intuitive Eating: A solution to dieting?

sport

Written by: Liam Melrose

AFL mid-season draft turns heads.

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AFL mid-season draft put to the testAFL mid-season draft put to the test
Written by: Liam Melrose

Females two to nine times more likely to injure knees than..

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How one awkward step can be the end of a seasonHow one awkward step can be the end of a season
Written by: Ollie Nash

More security not the answer to reduce crowd violence.

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Reducing crowd violence in the AFLReducing crowd violence in the AFL
Written by: Matthew Hughes

Sporting officials are put under intense scrutiny.

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Do we underestimate the mental health of umpires?Do we underestimate the mental health of umpires?
Written by: Kristian Bouboukis

Her goal is to raise money for muscular dystrophy.

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Laura Healy tests herself for Cairns IronmanLaura Healy tests herself for Cairns Ironman
Written by: Matthew Hughes

Aussie Rules and cricket have undergone many changes.

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Is Australian sport losing its uniqueness?Is Australian sport losing its uniqueness?
Written by: Ollie Nash

Former players are taking a potential class action against..

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Should concussions be managed by the AFL?Should concussions be managed by the AFL?
Written by: Taylah Melki

SSN shaping up to be the leading domestic league

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Is Suncorp Super Netball benching other leagues?Is Suncorp Super Netball benching other leagues?
Written by: Ollie Nash

Education is helping more AFL players speak up.

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Education key to AFL mental health?Education key to AFL mental health?
Written by: Sean Carroll

More players are abandoning the college system to play in..

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Could the NBL replace college as an NBA pathway?Could the NBL replace college as an NBA pathway?

media

Written by: Meg Kennedy

Gender parity in the Australian film and TV industry.

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Directing change in the Australian film industryDirecting change in the Australian film industry
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Media experts question the lack of diversity in news

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Tackling cultural bias in Australian newsTackling cultural bias in Australian news
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Can truth-seeking compromise ethics?

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When is investigative journalism unethical?When is investigative journalism unethical?
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Journalists shed light on freelancing in today's media..

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The future of freelance journalismThe future of freelance journalism
Written by: Heath Sheahan

Sean Evans’ YouTube show, Hot Ones, spices up the..

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Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview..Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview two
Written by: Jack Veal

Two footballers discuss their similar careers.

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Interviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape ofInterviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape of bravado
Written by: Molly Edwards

Fiery conflict in interview shows importance of a..

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Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you..Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you out”
Written by: Bridget Meneghetti

Australian band Sticky Fingers accused of misconduct.

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Interviewing 101: A sticky situationInterviewing 101: A sticky situation
Written by: Jessica Leonard

Miss Piggy proves her interviewing chops with rocker Beth..

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Interviewing 101: Piggy and the punkInterviewing 101: Piggy and the punk
Written by: Yulia Fokina

Niche interests are finding a home in print.

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Indie magazines: Survivors of the digital eraIndie magazines: Survivors of the digital era

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Tackling cultural bias in Australian..

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