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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 …
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…
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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 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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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...
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...
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...