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What the guano wars of the 19th century can teach us about applying science to 2020

What the guano wars of the 19th century can teach us about applying science to 2020

by Ian Steadman | Jun 5, 2020 | Court of Public Opinion, Featured, My take on.., Residents

Back in the 19th century, wars were fought over the guano trade. However, in analysing what is left behind may help us fight climate change. 

Mandela’s ally to touch down in Melbourne to discuss South Africa’s struggle

Mandela’s ally to touch down in Melbourne to discuss South Africa’s struggle

by Anne Susskind | Oct 26, 2018 | Court of Public Opinion, Featured, Interviews, Ladder, The Big Smoke Arena

While Nicholas Wolpe counted Nelson Mandela as a close friend, but it is South Africa’s racial division that speaks again today. He is touching down in Melbourne and Sydney to articulate his viewpoint.

Survival of the Fittest: 5 Reasons Why Redheads are Scientifically Superior

Survival of the Fittest: 5 Reasons Why Redheads are Scientifically Superior

by Samantha Newman | Apr 14, 2017 | Court of Public Opinion, Health, Lifestyle

Let’s face it; redheads have had it pretty hard. Most of us can admit to holding our hands above our ginger friends’ hair in winter or asking if their favourite Harry Potter character was a Weasley.  But it turns out that the blondes vs brunettes argument has officially been settled, with scientists indicating that your [...]
Adler ban triggers police forming policy, not legislators

Adler ban triggers police forming policy, not legislators

by Dr Samara McPhedran | Dec 7, 2016 | Court of Public Opinion, Featured, Ladder, Law

The ongoing soap opera of the Adler shotgun has revealed a more dangerous threat, namely how Australian policy is shaped.

The Arts Party: Supporting our most valuable industry

The Arts Party: Supporting our most valuable industry

by TBS Likes... | Jun 30, 2016 | Court of Public Opinion, Featured, Politics

The Arts Party seek to reverse the latest cuts, and ensure greater access to art for all. TBS spoke to them to find out how.

The court of Public Opinion: The US Senate

The court of Public Opinion: The US Senate

by TBS Likes... | Jun 24, 2016 | Court of Public Opinion, Featured

When other courts fail, you step in. Those in the dock this week are the members of the US senate who voted against gun reform. Is it them or the gun lobby? So who’s guilty?

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