Parliament must act to ensure Australia never has 'secret ministers' again
AAPIt was revealed this week that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison was secretly appointed in 2020 and 2021 by Governor-General David Hurley as a minister in the health, finance...
Australia's inflation rate is to go monthly. Be careful what you wish for
ShutterstockAustralia’s consumer price index is about to go monthly, meaning Australia will join most of the developed world in getting an update on inflation at the end of e...
Why do my feet smell? And what can I do about it?
Shutterstock“Smelly” might be the first word that comes to mind when you think of feet.Why do some people’s feet have no smell, yet other feet are so pungent they...
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5 drugs that changed the world (and what went wrong)
ShutterstockIt’s hard to measure the impact of any one drug on world history. But here are five drugs we can safely say made a huge difference to our lives, often in ways we didn’t expect.They have brought some incredible benefits. But they’ve usually also come with a legacy of complications we need to look at critically. It&r...
Women running in cities made for men: ending abuse and violence is a marathon effort
For events like the upcoming Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, thousands of people need to put in many weeks of training to prepare themselves. Yet for many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence.As sociologist Fiona Vera Grey has observed:“Women...
Costco will change the way New Zealanders shop: 4 expert tips for getting the most out of a bulk buy
Getty ImagesMultiple delays and a NZ$60 entry cost have done little to quench enthusiasm for New Zealand’s first Costco, with New Zealanders lining up for more than 90 minutes recently for a chance to buy a membership to the store. A members-only warehouse retailer, the store will sell a wide range of products including food and grocery...
COVID changed drop-off and pick ups – but parents can still have a strong relationship with their child's educators
One of the most obvious changes COVID has made to early childhood education in Australia has been around drop-offs and pick-ups. Pre-pandemic, parents would come into centres and help their child settle in every day. During this time, they could see where their child spent their day and chat informally to educators. But COVID has seen this stop or...
Jordan Peele is Hollywood's most inventive horror voice. It's a shame Nope is a backward step
Universal PicturesJordan Peele has only made three films, over a five-year period, but in that time he has emerged as a master of a new kind of genre: high-concept black horror-thrillers with a social edge and bitingly satirical takes on race, class and gender. Peele began his career as a comedian in the sketch series Key & Peele alongside...
A clean energy grid means 10,000km of new transmission lines. They can only be built with community backing
Thomas Despeyroux/Unsplash, CC BY-SAIf you drive through central Victoria, you might wonder at the signs reading “Piss off AusNet” in shop windows or even mown into grassland. Communities and farmers are pushing back against plans for new 85-metre towers and transmission lines needed to transmit renewable power to the cities. Expect to...
A Guide To Effective Super Fund Self-Management
Having an SMSF (self-managed super fund) may be well worth the investment, but it can be a hassle to manage effectively without the proper self-managed super fund investment strategy. Whether you have an established SMSF or are looking to get one in place, here are a few notable things to keep in mind for effective self-management. 1. Get The Assistance Of a Qualified SMSF Specialist Advisor …
How To ensure you are Cyber Safe
With the rise of technology, we have become increasingly dependent on the internet and our digital life. Today, we all have personal computers and a plethora of other technological devices that help keep us connected—both personally and professionally. In many cases, these devices contain personal and sensitive information which requires protection from threats. Every day consumers worry about h…
Barilaro report fails to put NSW government integrity crisis to rest
AAP/Bianca de MarchiIt took George Orwell just one line to describe a political dystopia: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” In contemporary NSW politics, it seems, it takes two inquiries, multiple press conferences, rolling media coverage, and a ministerial resignation.At 57 pages, the Ernst...
Word from The Hill: On Scott Morrison's bizarre power grab
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.In this podcast, politics editor Amanda Dunn and Michelle discuss this week’s revelations that former prime minster Scott Morrison had...
Wildlife recovery spending after Australia's last megafires was one-thirteenth the $2.7 billion needed
James Gourley/AAPFew could forget the devastating megafires that raged across southeast and western Australia during 2019-20. As well as killing people and destroying homes and towns, the fires killed wildlife and burnt up to 96,000km² of animal habitat – an area bigger than Hungary.Under climate change, megafires will become...
People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn't support them
ShutterstockThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in three people with disability aged 35 to 44 years have parenting responsibilities and over one in five people with intellectual disability aged 15 to 44 years have children. While it is estimated 0.41% of Australian...
One year into Taliban control, Afghans face poverty and repression. Australia cannot turn a blind eye
Taliban and their supporters gather near the building of the former US embassy as they celebrate the first anniversary of taking over the government in Kabul,EPAOne year after the fall of Kabul, life is difficult and precarious for almost everyone in Afghanistan. More than half of the 40 million people of this troubled country are facing severe...
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Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager Cade Bradford Knudson Speaks About Market Outlook
"Inflation may be abating, it's time to take a serious look at the market," says Cade Knudson, hedge fund portfolio manager. Knudson is a financial professional that has extensive experience managin...
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Mikhail Kokorich Shares 7 Business Tips for New Entrepreneurs
Mikhail Kokorich is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Destinus, a company well-known for developing a high-speed aircraft that combines an airplane and a rocket. In this article, he sha...
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3 Examples of Data You'd Present in a Geo Chart
Geographical charts, sometimes known as geo charts, are excellent visualization tools for data that varies across physical space in the real world. Geography is a key learning opportunity that many businesses fail to take into account. Geographical knowledge is essential in rolling out great products across large distances and engaging user bases...
Breast surgeon ‘Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier’ opens new clinic in Bondi
Leading breast health and breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, has announced the opening of a new clinic in Bondi, Sydney. The new clinic is located at the Bondi Junction Medical Practice, 231 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction and will provide an additional location for men and women to visit Associate Professor Warrier for i...
Benefits of Car Sharing on Environment, Better Lifestyle and Your Budget
Cars have been around for quite some time, with performance improvements constantly being rolled out. Undoubtably, there is a car out there to suit just about anyone. However, in addition to that, the way we use cars has also changed. To be more specific, the way people view car ownership has changed. There have been many new innovations in the w...
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