Victorian minister plays hardball with Turnbull on the NEG
Jul 31, 2018 15:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The Turnbull government is facing fresh trouble over its energy policy ahead of a crucial meeting next week, with Victorias Energy Minister Lily DAmbrosio warning that the state wont be rushed into signing onto the...
Joyous resistance through costume and dance at Carnival
Jul 31, 2018 15:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
We partied morning to morning, and a joyous spirit permeated everything; speech, customs and appearances. The centrepiece of it all were wheeled fantasy islands (floats) inhabited by amazingly glamorous yet exquisitely...
Fighting Doug Ford’s threat to shrink Toronto city council
Jul 31, 2018 15:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Ontario Premier Doug Fords plan to cut Torontos city council from 47 to 25 wards, and to cancel regional elections outside of Toronto, has attracted strong opposition. It threatens to create what critics call a state of...
The future of the Canada-European trade deal
Jul 31, 2018 15:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
One of the provisions of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union, known as CETA, was a mechanism to handle disputes between governments and investors. The International Court...
Why Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a cult classic
Jul 31, 2018 15:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
In our series, Guide to the classics, experts explain key works of literature. Nothing about the reception of Emily Bronts first and only published novel, Wuthering Heights, in 1847 suggested that it would grow to...
Expunging the criminal records of kids in care does not absolve the state's injustices against them
Jul 31, 2018 15:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
In the Victorian parliament last week, legislation was introduced to address a serious historical injustice that saw thousands of vulnerable children in state care treated as criminals. The Victorian government will...
Organic, grass fed and hormone-free: does this make red meat any healthier?
Jul 31, 2018 15:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Red meat is an excellent source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fats, which are are linked to heart and brain health. But while a small quantity of lean meat may be good...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects