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The instinct that's making us fat

Ross Gittins For politicians to respond to the obesity epidemic by urging us to exercise more self-discipline is fatuous, writes Ross Gittins.

Going green means getting brown and dirty

When are we going to get over this saurian idea that eco-mindedness is left-wing, asks Elizabeth Farrelly.

Reasoned approach to care can boost workforce

Tanya Plibersek Australia's skilled worker shortage is due to Federal Government neglect of the tertiary education sector, writes Tanya Plibersek.

The medium is the message in music

We were walking through Taylor Square when the Zeitgeist asked if I liked music, writes Sacha Molitorisz.

Germ warfare fought on new front in clean land

Mark Coultan examines the US's other war - on germs.

No bones about it, I've been vegetarian since conception

Heckler: I AM A vegetarian. Before you say anything, let me answer all of your questions. Trust me, it will save everyone a lot of time, writes Eliza Twaddell.