The next generation of scientists is being robbed
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HIGHER EDUCATION
The nex generation of scientists is being robbed
As a graduate student of a beloved Melbourne University chemistry professor made redundant as a result of the universityâs pandemic âreset planâ (âUni set to slash subjects and jobsâ,
The Age, 3/4), the news has been shattering. Morale among fellow chemistry students has plummeted as the future of scientific research in Australia grows bleaker by the day.
The deadly devastation of global warming
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THE ENVIRONMENT
The deadly devastation of global warming
The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s global warning canary in the coal mine, and it is dying (The Age, 1/4). Action needed to be taken decades ago and the Coalition has resisted every step of the way. From destroying the Labor government’s attempts to introduce a carbon price, which will now be imposed on us by our trading nations, as Jessica Irvine says (Opinion, 1/4), to encouraging new coal mines and a gas-led recovery, the government has failed Australians. It trumpets the spending of billions of dollars on submarines and missiles “to keep Australians safe” but resists the action necessary to
An investigation into allegations is overdue
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CHRISTIAN PORTER
An investigation into allegations is overdue
Christian Porter may indeed be innocent of the rape allegation as he claims (The Age, 4/3). But his public statement contains some alarming misdirection. In no reasonably governed organisation in Australia would the accused’s denial alone be considered satisfactory. Well may he decry losing his position over “nothing more than an accusation” – neither should a predator escape accountability for want of a serious investigation of evidence.
“If I was an 89-year-old pensioner, why should I be prevented from shopping at my local supermarket?”
He welcomed Woolworth’s decision to abort the trial, saying it must have realised the value of millions of older Australians who “grew up with piggy banks, cash and cheques” and often preferred to use cash.
“These customers are important and their right to pay cash should be maintained.”
Traders near some cashless supermarkets noticed a decline in foot traffic as customers took their business elsewhere.
Steve, who works at St Kilda Shoe Repairs, a few doors down from the Caulfield North Woolworths, noticed a sudden decline in shoppers following his local supermarket’s decision to go cashless.
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