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Speaking with: Dr Mark Blaskovich on antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the threat of superbugs

  • Written by: William Isdale, Research Assistant, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne

Since the discovery of antibiotics in the mid-20th century, millions of lives have been saved from bacterial infections. But the over-prescription of these drugs has led to some types of bacteria becoming resistant to treatment.

It’s estimated at least two million people are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the United States...

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Response to Referendum Council report suggests a narrow path forward on Indigenous constitutional reform

  • Written by: Harry Hobbs, PhD Candidate, Constitutional Law and Indigenous Rights, UNSW
imageThe Referendum Council's report is the conclusion of 18 months of consultation and discussion, including six months of regional dialogues with Indigenous people.AAP/Paul Miller

The Referendum Council’s final report, released on Monday, accepts and supports the calls for constitutional reform made by Indigenous delegates at regional dialogues...

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Counter-terrorism measures permanently reduce international trade: new study

  • Written by: Chris Doucouliagos, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Deakin Business School and Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University

Enhanced counter-terrorism measures help to protect lives, but unfortunately also reduce trade, our study shows. The costs of increased security measures are also not shared equally. While some costs are passed onto consumers, exporters and importers often bear the higher costs.

Since 2000, there have been more than 72,000 terrorist acts causing...

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  1. Gender makes a world of difference for safety on public transport
  2. Strapped, packed and taking the stage: Australia's new drag kings
  3. Mosul is taken back, but Islamic State is not finished yet
  4. How common are superbugs in Australia, and what do we do when the antibiotics don't work?
  5. Low-energy homes don't just save money, they improve lives
  6. A brief history of GnuPG: vital to online security but free and underfunded
  7. Greens should press Jordon Steele-John to stay in Senate seat he is set to get
  8. The future of artificial intelligence: two experts disagree
  9. Finally, the first female Doctor Who
  10. Pristine paradise to rubbish dump: the same Pacific island, 23 years apart
  11. We need more than just laws to ensure responsible alcohol service
  12. Speaking with: Julian Savulescu on the ethics of genetic modification in humans
  13. Getting rid of plastic bags: a windfall for supermarkets but it won't do much for the environment
  14. The Great Galactic Recession
  15. Taxing empty homes: a step towards affordable housing, but much more can be done
  16. Smart or dumb? The real impact of India's proposal to build 100 smart cities
  17. From Elizabeth I to high fashion, the tales behind Game of Thrones' costumes
  18. Australia doesn't have a constitutional right protecting freedom of the person – it needs one
  19. The blockchain could have better security than the banks
  20. The brain and the gut talk to each other: how fixing one could help the other
  21. How building your child's spoken word bank can boost their capacity to read
  22. Mozzies are evolving to beat insecticides – except in Australia
  23. Explainer: What is 'fair dealing' and when can you copy without permission?
  24. Boost for military's role in combatting domestic terrorism
  25. Australia's planned decryption law would weaken cybersecurity
  26. Greens senator Scott Ludlam forced to quit because of dual citizenship
  27. Weekly Quiz: what was the theme of this year's NAIDOC week?
  28. Why the ecocity needs to be a just city
  29. Early images of the closest look at Jupiter's Great Red Spot
  30. Explainer: what is pre-pregnancy carrier screening and should potential parents consider it?
  31. The National Electricity Market has served its purpose – it's time to move on
  32. Blaming migrants won't solve Western Sydney's growing pains
  33. A brief history of Al Gore's climate missions to Australia
  34. Got pre-diabetes? Here's five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
  35. Memo to COAG: Australia is already awash with gas
  36. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Turnbull and the 'sensible centre'
  37. Business Briefing: are our standards dropping in the workplace?
  38. Explainer: what are 'creepshots' and what can we do about them?
  39. Four outdated assumptions prevent progress on affordable housing – to everyone's cost
  40. Student employment and inflexible university policies drive online drop out
  41. Publish and don’t perish – how to keep rare species' data away from poachers
  42. Step by step, we're tackling gender equity in Australian astronomy
  43. Friday essay: painting 'The Last Victorian Aborigines'
  44. The unlikely 21st century reboot of an ancient philosophy
  45. Grattan on Friday: Hanson's 'outsider' politics a challenge for Turnbull as he sits in 'sensible centre'
  46. Gilead and the billion-dollar odyssey
  47. Platform co-ops offer urban communities a bigger say in their lives
  48. The Conversation attends Global Fact 4, with fact-checkers from around the world
  49. How a special forces 'band of brothers' culture leads to civilian deaths in war
  50. Are Australia's native pigeons sitting ducks?

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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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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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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

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