A panel of 20 leading economists from 12 universities across six states gives a frank assessment of the state of Australia's economy. The predictions are dire, writes Peter Martin.
Stanford's report that organic foods may not be much healthier or more nutritious than their conventional counterparts has caused quite a stir. Food, clean from antibiotics, growth hormones and pesticide residue, should be a basic human right.
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