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Get in on the ground floor: how apartments can join the solar boom

  • Written by: Bjorn Sturmberg, Associate Lecturer in Physics, Macquarie University
imageGetting your strata committee to agree to solar panels is tricky, but it can be done.Stucco, Author provided

While there are now more solar panels in Australia than people, the many Australians who live in apartments have largely been locked out of this solar revolution by a minefield of red tape and potentially uninformed strata committees.

In the...

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Should governments provide funding grants to encourage public interest journalism?

  • Written by: Andrew Dodd, Program Director – Journalism, Swinburne University of Technology
imagePublicly funded grants could help journalists break and cover important stories.Shutterstock

Whether government should fund public interest journalism in Australia is a question a Senate select committee is currently being asked to consider. It’s a question that’s both simple and hard, as it raises all sorts of issues about the...

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Speaking with: Peter Doherty about infectious disease pandemics

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

Humans have had to deal with infectious diseases for centuries. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians suffered from smallpox, leprosy and tuberculosis. And when an outbreak occurs, it can be devastating.

Pandemics like the Black Plague, Spanish Flu and HIV have killed millions of people around the world.

While improved sanitation and a better understanding...

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The CPA saga demonstrates why Australia's corporate governance code needs replacing

  • Written by: Andrew Linden, Sessional/ PhD (Management) Candidate, School of Management, RMIT University
imageThe CPA were a part of the committee who originally wrote the ASX Code.AAP Image/Alan Porritt

The ongoing saga involving CPA’s board of directors and CEO Alex Malley highlights the need for a new corporate governance code in Australia. The CPA, while not a publicly listed company, adheres to the ASX Code of Corporate Governance - in fact the...

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  1. Three charts on: Australia's declining homicide rates
  2. Canavan offers to fund gas exploration, but what do we get in return?
  3. Three charts on: the NBN and Australia’s digital divide
  4. What Australia can learn from the New Zealand retirement system
  5. Taxing sugary drinks would boost productivity, not just health
  6. Grenfell Tower fire exposes the injustice of disasters
  7. As Harry Potter turns 20, let's focus on reading pleasure rather than literary merit
  8. Science journalism is in Australia’s interest, but needs support to thrive
  9. Australia's lobbying laws are inadequate, but other countries are getting it right
  10. Curious Kids: how can a tiny seed actually grow into a huge tree?
  11. New Zealand joins a growing global Conversation
  12. Australians shy away from Trump but strongly embrace the alliance: Lowy poll
  13. Government reaches out to Catholics on Gonski 2.0
  14. Labor takes a political risk and opposes government's tougher citizenship legislation
  15. Land clearing on the rise as legal 'thinning' proves far from clear-cut
  16. How the corporate veil is motivating misbehaviour and obscuring who should take the blame
  17. A human percussion section: The Idea of North with Kaichiro Kitamura
  18. Are China and the US destined for war?
  19. Income inequality exists in Australia, but the true picture may not be as bad as you thought
  20. What does DNA sound like? Using music to unlock the secrets of genetic code
  21. Research Check: can a new drug really protect redheads from cancer?
  22. We need to be cautious when assuming CCTV will prevent family violence
  23. We need our country; our country needs us
  24. Price hikes in Ether and Bitcoin aren't the signs of a bubble
  25. Government can support public interest journalism in Australia – here's how
  26. What we know, don’t know and suspect about what causes motor neuron disease
  27. The top five films of the Sydney Film Festival (and the rest)
  28. Free textbooks for first-year university students could help improve retention rates
  29. Why should the state wriggle out of providing public housing?
  30. Liberal backbenchers arc up on behalf of Catholic schools
  31. What’s in a name? Writing across borders of poetry and music
  32. Are heatwaves 'worsening' and have 'hot days' doubled in Australia in the last 50 years?
  33. Full response from the Climate Council for an article on heatwaves and hot days in Australia
  34. The last line of defence: Indigenous rights and Adani's land deal
  35. Science can be beautiful, but please don't call it basic
  36. Monitoring Build Times: Maintaining our Fast feedback Loop
  37. Blasphemy is still a crime in Australia – and it shouldn't be
  38. Three charts on: how part-time work is growing more slowly, but more men are doing it
  39. Newspoll steady at 53-47 to Labor. Macron's party wins French lower house elections
  40. Amazon poses a double threat to Australian retailers
  41. Emergency doctors are using acupuncture to treat pain, now here's the evidence
  42. A national amnesty will not rid Australia of violent gun crime
  43. The off-topic Conversation #125
  44. 'The way they manipulate people is really saddening': study shows the trade-offs in gig work
  45. Mixed media: how Australia's newspapers became locked in a war of left versus right
  46. Psychogeography: a way to delve into the soul of a city
  47. A quarter of kidney donors are living: what you need to know to be a donor
  48. At home with Emily Dickinson
  49. Your guide to solving the next online viral maths problem
  50. Only a mother could love 'em: why cockroaches and termites are great parents

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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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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Why Businesses Are Choosing Virtual Reception Services

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

Why Concrete Pools Offer Endless Design Possibilities

Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a stunning pool that reflects your person...

How Legal Advice Can Help with Driving Offences

Driving is a part of everyday life for many people. It allows us the freedom to travel, commute, a...

How Experienced Lawyers Support Criminal Defence

Facing criminal charges can be one of the most daunting experiences in a person's life. The stakes...

How media and Digital Marketing agencies Help Brands Stand Out

In today’s hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. Brands are competing...

How to Choose the Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Your wedding day is just the beginning of an incredible journey together. After saying "I do," it’...

Walking Shoes vs Running Shoes: Which Are Better for Daily Walking?

Running shoes have become the default athletic footwear for a lot of people who rarely run. That ...

What Happens to Your Rubbish After It Leaves the Kerb

Most of us don’t think much about rubbish once the bin lid closes. The truck arrives, the bins are e...

Thermoplastic vs. Paint: The True Long-Term Cost Comparison

Line marking looks like a simple line item on a school maintenance budget, until the true cost of ...