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Art, Humour & Poetry

MBJ’s view

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 15 February 2026.
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Philosophy & Psychology

Orwell’s desire for a new way of thinking about science

In October 1945, George Orwell responded to a letter from Mr J Stewart Cook in the leftwing weekly newspaper Tribune ...
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Letters to the Editor

Being child-free is not selfish

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...
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Science & Health

Marketing science

People often see science as a world apart: cool, rational and untouched by persuasion or performance. In this view, scientists simply discover ...
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Feature series

The Census Files: When the ABS made its decision (Part 3)

This is Part 3 in our ‘The Census Files’ series. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. In early October ...
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Feature series

The Census Files: When the government missed the deadline (Part 2)

This is Part 2 in our ‘The Census Files’ series. Read Part 1 here. Throughout the winter months of 2024, ...
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