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The ethics of fan footage

The media must be mindful of its ethical responsibilities when using fan-supplied footage such as the viral video of Alastair Clarkson, writes Matthew Santini.

Labor divided over conscience vote

The push to scrap a conscience vote on marriage equality hasn’t received unanimous support. Ethan Miller explains why a binding vote may be an impractical move.

Ready, aim, fire: Cox shoots for Rio

With the 2015 International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup behind her, the Rio Olympics is in the crosshairs for shooter Emma Cox, writes Stephanie Atkins.

Putting a price on citizenship

The Australian government is exploring the option of selling citizenship to prospective immigrants. Tam Kendi looks at the possible effects.

Higher education reforms still likely

A lack of discussion about higher education has left many feeling nervous ahead of the federal budget release on 12 May, writes Kieran Balmaceda.

Why Australia should ban smacking

A correlation between smacking and mental health issues for children is concerning and should no longer be ignored, writes Susanne Tunge Østhus.

Elite athletes and violence against women

Floyd Mayweather’s win raises questions about whether athletes who have committed violent crimes should be competing in high-profile events, writes Nat Kassel.

Downsides to the digital era

A perpetual state of information overload is having effects on our ability to decipher, process and store information, writes Kieran Balmaceda.

The rise of organic produce

At a time when the origins of fresh food in Australia may be unclear, Johanna Brasier examines some increasingly popular alternatives to supermarket produce.

Can diet change the course of cancer?

Following the controversy of Belle Gibson’s claims, Stephanie Atkins examines whether cancer can be prevented or treated through healthy eating.

Budget remedies for winter skin

Dry skin is a common complaint during colder weather but there are affordable, natural ways to combat it, writes Tijan Biner.

The Inside Scoop: online newsrooms

In the first episode of upstart’s new podcast series, Philippe Perez speaks with three emerging journalists about their experience in online newsrooms.