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Pregnant rays and babies pay a price after 'catch and release' from fishing trawlers

  • Written by: Leonardo Guida, PhD Graduate, Monash University
imageThis newborn fiddler ray will be released back into the ocean. But will it survive? Leonardo Guido , CC BY-NC-ND

Rays are among the species most vulnerable to overfishing and are often caught incidentally in commercial trawlers and released as unwanted bycatch.

Unfortunately, we’re probably underestimating the impact that fishing is having on...

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Friday essay: desecration and romanticisation - the real curse of mummies

  • Written by: Craig Barker, Education Manager, Sydney University Museums, University of Sydney
imageSofia Boutella rises from the dead in The Mummy. Universal Pictures

This June Hollywood’s tomb of old ideas will creak open yet again and present the tale of an ancient Egyptian tomb disturbed by a bumbling archaeologist and/or action-adventure hero, who inadvertently and unwittingly unleashes a curse.

This curse will resurrect a mummy...

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The plan to protect wildlife displaced by the Hume Highway has failed

  • Written by: David Lindenmayer, Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
imageHundreds of large old trees were removed when the Hume Highway was widened.Brian Yap/Flickr, CC BY-NC

It’s no secret that human development frequently comes at a cost to other creatures. As our urban footprint expands, native habitat contracts. To compensate for this, most Australian governments require developers to invest in biodiversity...

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Green space – how much is enough, and what's the best way to deliver it?

  • Written by: Anne Cleary, Nature and Health PhD Candidate, Griffith University
imageProviding green space can deliver health, social and environmental benefits for all urban residents – few other public health interventions can achieve all of this.Anne Cleary, Author provided

Half of the world’s people now live in urban areas. This creates competition for resources and increases pressure on already limited green space....

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  2. Protesters fight 'invisible displacement' by mine
  3. From live streaming to TOR: new technologies are worsening online child exploitation
  4. Five reasons investors shouldn't swear off IPOs
  5. Health Check: can chopping your vegetables boost their nutrients?
  6. Lindt Cafe siege inquest highlights need for police to change their closed-off culture
  7. Indigenous players didn't invent Australian rules but did make it their own
  8. The economics behind Uber’s new pricing model
  9. Managing demand can save two power stations' worth of energy at peak times
  10. Beauty, fashion and looking 'hot': YouTube's powerful messages for girls
  11. Star Wars turns 40 and it still inspires our real life space junkies
  12. What needs to happen to build resilience and improve mental health among junior doctors
  13. Investors are exploiting returns on debt financing to muscle out home buyers
  14. Let graduates use super to pay off HELP debt faster
  15. FactCheck: will 700,000 workers be 'ripped off' by penalty rate cuts, as Bill Shorten said?
  16. Manchester's Blue Monday and the Folly of Cowardice
  17. How we could make the retirement system more sustainable
  18. Politics podcast: Chris Bowen on Labor's budget responses
  19. Full response from a spokesperson for Brendan O'Connor
  20. Full response from the McKell Institute regarding its report on penalty rate cuts
  21. Sorry everyone: on the internet, you're always the product
  22. Poor kids hit puberty sooner and risk a lifetime of health problems
  23. Australian cricketers' pay dispute: will lightning strike twice in the same place?
  24. The way we walk can be used to power and secure our devices
  25. Australia's involvement in an 'Anglosphere' is the delusion of a golden age that never existed
  26. Sgt Pepper's at 50 – the greatest thing you ever heard or just another album?
  27. Aussie retailers need to adapt to a world built on speed
  28. Pirates of the Caribbean 5: there be some good science in that there film
  29. Curious Kids: If a huge huntsman spider is sucked into a vacuum cleaner, can it crawl out later?
  30. Widespread invasive species control is a risky business
  31. Thinking big gives top predators the competitive edge
  32. How do we choose who gets the flu vaccine in a pandemic – paramedics, prisoners or the public?
  33. The insecurity of private renters – how do they manage it?
  34. Turnbull offers May 'any and every support' after terror attack
  35. 'Giving a Gonski' will be torrid test for Greens
  36. The 'digital handmade': how 3D printing became a new craft technology
  37. Mr Burns: post-apocalyptic Simpsons musical shows theatre's future is dazzling
  38. Carnage at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester a suspected terrorist attack
  39. Explainer: what is nanomedicine and how can it improve childhood cancer treatment?
  40. Congressional Republicans would prefer Pence, so why not impeach Trump?
  41. Did humans evolve in Europe rather than Africa? We don't have the answer just yet
  42. 'Fake refugees': Dutton adopts an alternative fact to justify our latest human rights violation
  43. The world would be better off if Trump withdraws from the Paris climate deal
  44. Twiggy Forrest donation: more philanthropy means more risk-taking – and that's good
  45. Why you should donate to The Conversation
  46. Report: government won't rule out underwriting Adani's Carmichael coal mine
  47. The science of business decision making: giving out perks doesn't necessarily lead to results
  48. Explainer: why 300 Indigenous leaders are meeting at Uluru this week
  49. Passed away, kicked the bucket, pushing up daisies – the many ways we don't talk about death
  50. What’s in the name 'homeless'? How people see themselves and the labels we apply matter

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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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