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CSIRO plans anti-bully unit after probe
NOEL TOWELL Government science agency the CSIRO is setting up an internal bully-busting unit.
Banks face land grab claims in developing world
Nick Mckenzie and Richard Baker Australia's major banks are funding large-scale illegal "land grabs" in the developing world and enabling illegal logging, child labour or other human rights abuses.
Expert health committee recommends cervical screening overhaul
DAN HARRISON 8:24pm Women would have their first screening for cervical cancer at 25 and would be tested only every five years under dramatic changes recommended by the Australian government's expert advisory body on medical procedures.
Private schools offer discounts on Wotif-style site
Benjamin Preiss 12:15am When is finding a private school like booking a holiday? A new website, School Places, invites independent schools to post last-minute discounted enrolment vacancies that have become available.
Doctor challenges euthanasia law that calls mercy a crime
Julia Medew For nine years, Dr Rodney Syme has kept his silence about the lethal drug he gave to a dying man. Now he is speaking out and prepared to face the legal consequences.
Taskforce head calls for royal commission on defence abuse
The man who led a taskforce investigating defence force abuse claims has called for a royal commission into the military's handling of allegations. But Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the government will wait until various reports into the matter are released. Lawyer Gary Rumble led law firm DLA Piper's review of defence force abuse claims in 2012, uncovering 775 plausible cases since the 1950s. Mr Rumble has expressed his dissatisfaction with the previous Labor government's response. On Sunday, he said the Coalition government was also not doing enough. He called for a royal commission on Defence's handling of abuse allegations to give victims an avenue to air grievances.
Editorial cartoon
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of The Sydney Morning Herald's editorial cartoonist.
Woman on board
When Tamara Sloper Harding joined the Navy in 1987 she never imagined that she would be putting on an army uniform and heading off to the jungle in East Timor.
Most Australians believe children happiest with a mum and a dad
COSIMA MARRINER Seven out of 10 Australians believe a child needs to grow up in a home with both a mother and father to be happy, despite growing acceptance of single parents.
Two-parent families still favoured in Australia
COSIMA MARRINER Seven out of 10 Australians believe a child needs to grow up in a home with both a mother and father to be happy.
Editorial cartoon
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of The Sydney Morning Herald's editorial cartoonist.
