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Five myths about Australian university graduate outcomes

  • Written by: Omer Yezdani, Director, Office of Planning and Strategic Management, Australian Catholic University
imageWhile securing a stable job is essential, dismissing the qualitative experience of learning and its extraordinary benefits is reductive.Shutterstock

Universities are vital to Australia’s sustained prosperity. However, the complexity of our current higher education policy landscape, combined with profound economic forces, have led to a number...

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Queensland election: One Nation dominates Twitter debate in the final weeks

  • Written by: Axel Bruns, Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology

As Queensland approaches its election day on Saturday, the social media campaign for votes continues alongside. But over the final two weeks, the focus of that campaign has gradually shifted.

Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s plan to veto a potential A$1 billion loan to the Adani mine project resulted in a considerable drop in...

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Is apple cider vinegar really a wonder food?

  • Written by: Rosemary Stanton, Nutritionist & Visiting Fellow, UNSW
imageIt makes a tasty dressing, but the health claims are overblown.Madeleine Steinbach/Shutterstock

Folk medicine has favoured apple cider vinegar for centuries and many claims are made for its supposed benefits.

Apple cider vinegar is made by chopping apples, covering them with water and leaving them at room temperature until the natural sugars ferment...

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Weekly Dose: Champix's effectiveness is questionable and safety record is concerning

  • Written by: Ross MacKenzie, Lecturer in Health Studies, Macquarie University
imageSmoking cessation aid Champix has been linked to suicides. from www.shutterstock.com

Champix was developed by drug company Pfizer as a smoking cessation treatment in 1997. Its active ingredient, varenicline, can block the effects of nicotine and reduce craving. It was approved for use in Australia in 2007.

It’s commonly prescribed in...

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  1. Energy ministers' power policy pow-wow is still driven more by headlines than details
  2. Friday essay: why grown-ups still need fairy tales
  3. Conservative Christians need to stamp out clergy wife abuse - starting with ending endemic sexism
  4. More and more older Australians will be homeless unless we act now
  5. Evidence-based education needs standardised assessment
  6. The Queensland government is paying more for its debt than the average mortgage holder
  7. Vital Signs: five economic red flags to watch for in 2018
  8. We learn from our mistakes: how to make better predictions from tweets
  9. Grattan on Friday: Discovery of the cabinet leaker would present bigger problem than the leak
  10. Foreign Policy White Paper finally acknowledges world power is shifting
  11. Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper offers more wishful thinking than concrete ideas
  12. Experiments in robotics could help Amazon beat Australia's slow delivery problem
  13. No, we aren't running out of new ideas
  14. Australia is hedging its bets on China with the latest Foreign Policy White Paper
  15. Muriel's Wedding: the Musical is a deeply satisfying tribute to Australia's most-loved dag
  16. With a few smart moves, we can relieve the pressure on gas
  17. Blood on the stage: Let the Right One In is a vampire love story for our times
  18. The six-month amendment could defeat the purpose of Victoria's assisted dying bill
  19. Why we need to end impunity for sexual violence in armed conflict
  20. Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia', to spend life in prison for genocide and war crimes
  21. The off-topic Conversation #142
  22. Voters see through Turnbull, but cool on Shorten: Queensland research
  23. City-wide trial shows how road use charges can reduce traffic jams
  24. Our obsession with infant growth charts may be fuelling childhood obesity
  25. New research suggests common herbicides are linked to antibiotic resistance
  26. If Beazley had become prime minister instead of Rudd, might we have had more stable government?
  27. Standardised tests limit students with disability
  28. Guide to the Classics: Suetonius's The Twelve Caesars explores vice and virtue in ancient Rome
  29. Public investment in electricity generation – a hot-button issue in Queensland?
  30. Citizenship crisis claims Nick Xenophon Team's Kakoschke-Moore
  31. Why good design alone won't attract millennials to your company
  32. Protecting religious freedoms is a matter of balance, says head of Turnbull's inquiry
  33. FactCheck: does the Safe Schools program contain 'highly explicit material'?
  34. Which square is bigger? Honeybees see visual illusions like humans do
  35. Infographic: here's exactly what Adani's Carmichael mine means for Queensland
  36. Curious Kids: Why are fern leaves shaped the way they are, and are all ferns identical?
  37. Why scientific monitoring of the effects of industry on our priceless WA rock art is inadequate
  38. Young Australians will wear the costs of Turnbull's middle income tax cut
  39. Foreign ownership of housing – how do Australia and New Zealand compare?
  40. We're drafting a legal guide to war in space. Hopefully we'll never need to use it
  41. Standardised tests are culturally biased against rural students
  42. Will microdermabrasion or skin needling give me better skin?
  43. Do we need a new offence to protect victims of family violence from psychological harm?
  44. Turnbull wants to take middle income earners' income tax both up and down
  45. Research Check: will a coffee a day really keep heart attacks at bay?
  46. What's Australia made of? Geologically, it depends on the state you're in
  47. The concept of 'western civilisation' is past its use-by date in university humanities departments
  48. New Zealand experience shows same-sex marriage could provide huge economic boost for Australia
  49. 'Finkel's new energy report' isn't new and it isn't by Finkel
  50. Facts sink glib housing supply mantra – the focus must be on affordable rental

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...

How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...

Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...

Essential Steps to Handle Sudden Tooth Pain and Dental Crises

A sudden, throbbing toothache can totally stop your whole day, with no warning. When severe pain, ...

Different Types of Power Poles Used in Australia

Power poles are easy to overlook until one needs replacing, starts leaning, or sits directly in the ...

From Application To Court: How Family Violence Orders Work In Victoria

Most people don't learn how the intervention order process works until they're already inside it. So...

Why Businesses Are Choosing Virtual Reception Services

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly evolving to meet the needs of their...