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Mad Magazine is finished, but its ethos matters more than ever before
Today’s media environment differs considerably from the era in which Mad flourished. But it could be argued that consumers are dealing with many of the same issues, from devious advertising to mendacious propaganda.
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Youth in, families out: 6 charts on the inner cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
In just ten years, the inner city populations of Australia’s biggest state capitals have boomed.
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New technologies for the brain require ethical approaches to innovation
New innovations in neurotechnology should consider ethical, social and legal implications.
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Australia's still building 4 in every 5 new houses to no more than the minimum energy standard
This article discusses house energy regulations and argues that the rate of houses built to a minimum standard is a negligible proportion to an optimal performance standard. The standards should be reviewed regularly to ensure optimal economic and environmental outcomes.
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Final 2019 election results: education divide explains the Coalition’s upset victory
According to election results, areas with low levels of tertiary education swung strongly to the Coalition in NSW and Queensland, helping propel Scott Morrison to victory.