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Opinion: Can Q&A lead us out of the opinion wars it’s helped to fuel?

This week’s announcement that Stan Grant will be permanent host of the ABC’s Q&A follows widespread speculation about the future of the program.


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Opinion: Soil abounds with life – and supports all life above it. But Australian soils need urgent repair

Under your feet lies the most biodiverse habitat on Earth. The soil on which we walk supports the majority of life on the planet. Without the life in it, it wouldn’t be soil. Unfortunately, Australia’s soils are not in good shape.


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Opinion: Will the Myanmar executions force Australia to act decisively at last?

The execution of four political prisoners in Myanmar is further confirmation of what was already well known. The regime of Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on the country.


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Opinion: Irony machine: why are AI researchers teaching computers to recognise irony?

What was your first reaction when you heard about Blake Lemoine, the Google engineer who announced last month the AI program he was working on had developed consciousness?


Western Sydney University appoints new Dean of Science

Western Sydney University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Graciela Metternicht as Dean of the School of Science.


Green track comes to life in heart of Parramatta

Western Sydney University researchers have watched on eagerly as Australia’s total longest stretch of green track has come to life. The initiative forms part of the NSW Government’s $2.8 billion Stage 1 Parramatta Light Rail project.



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