Sandra Bullock in Gravity (2013) portrayed a female protagonist well, but the industry has a long way to go.Warner Bros.Before cameras even begin to roll, female characters suffer sexism in how they are described on the pages of screenplays. But what can we do to improve this?
In Hollywood scripts, male characters are commonly named and described...
Even without immigration, new data reveals Australia's population would continue to grow. blvdone/ShutterstockPopulation growth has profound impacts on Australian life, and sorting myths from facts can be difficult. This is the second article in our series, Is Australia Full?, which aims to help inform a wide-ranging and often emotive debate.
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Even with higher fees, higher education will still be worthwhile for most young people.ShutterstockThe government has announced a plan to increase university fees. Most bachelor degree students starting in 2018 would pay, depending on discipline, between A$700 to A$1,700 more than now.
The prospect of higher fees raises concerns about whether...
The honeymoon is over for the gig economy. The loose collection of online platform companies – from Airtasker to Uber and Deliveroo – has long trumpeted its difference from the business norm, but is starting to lose its shine. Now these companies must own up to the limits of their business model.
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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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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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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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Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...
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Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...
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Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...
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The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...
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The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...
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