Life, Law & Culture
George Pell has lost his appeal. What did the court decide and what happens now?
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By a majority of two to one, the Court of Appeal has dismissed Pell's case, because it found guilty verdicts were open to the jury.
The Case For Poetry: Dante’s INFERNO
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“Midway through the journey of my life I found myself lost in a dark forest, Having wandered off the main…
Will the High Court ruling on public servant’s tweets have a ‘powerful chill’ on free speech?
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The decision confirms the steady march of employer control over workers' private views and activities, supported by courts and tribunals over many years.
High Court challenge in Kooyong and Chisholm unlikely to win, but may still land a blow
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Winning the case will be difficult, because it's not enough to show the posters were misleading – the petitioners will need to show it affected the outcome in the seat.
John Henderson No. 1623
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My interest in convicts and transportation to Western Australia began with the discovery that my great, great, grandfather, John Henderson,…
Thrash not trash ?: why heavy metal is a valid and vital PhD subject
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At first glance, heavy metal music and academia seem like odd bedfellows. The former is often looked on with a…
1 in 5 Australians is a victim of ‘revenge porn’, despite new laws to prevent it
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New research has found that young women, Indigenous Australians and people with disabilities are the most frequent victims of 'revenge porn.'
What’s not to like? Instagram’s trial to hide the number of ‘likes’ could save users’ self-esteem
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Instagram's experimental move to hide the 'like' count on social media postings could lighten the mental strain for many users - or simply turn comments into the new likes.
Dog Exercises – Or Human Exercises With Dog
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Near South Beach and Port and Leighton Beaches there are wonderful beaches where dogs can exercise. At most times of…