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Climate Council: climate, health and economics are against Carmichael mine

  • Written by: Will Steffen, Emeritus professor, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
imageMany banks are worried that coal investments could be left stranded on their asset books.Rasta777/Shutterstock.com

Despite the overwhelming evidence that fossil fuels are killing the Great Barrier Reef and making many extreme weather events worse; despite the emphatic thumbs-down from the finance sector; and despite the growing awareness of the...

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Study confirms 'flushing' blocked fallopian tubes can improve fertility and reduce need for IVF

  • Written by: Ben Mol, Professor, University of Adelaide
imageOur results are an important gain for couples facing the diagnosis of infertility.from shutterstock.com

A technique that effectively “unblocks” a woman’s fallopian tubes by flushing them with liquid to help her conceive has been used for decades, with varying levels of success. Now a study has confirmed that the method...

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Few Australians trust social media with personal information but do little about it

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
imagePersonal InformationOffice Australian Information Commissioner

When it comes to privacy, Australians are fairly clear about which organisations they trust and what information they feel uncomfortable with sharing. This is according to a report released by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) this week.

According to the...

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Grattan on Friday: Budget-making is undermined by the continuous election campaign

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
imageScott Morrison has been on the campaign trail selling the budget.Dean Lewis/AAP

The budget did enough to ward off a credit downgrade from the ratings agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P), partly thanks to the A$6 billion slug on those big banks everybody loves to hate. But the S&P report issued this week should make sobering reading for...

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More Articles …

  1. Politics podcast: Dennis Richardson on telling it like it is
  2. Shinzo Abe pushes ahead on constitutional reform amid heated debate within Japan
  3. Four ways junk food brands befriend kids online
  4. $89b shipbuilding plan is a major step forward – but sovereignty remains a problem
  5. Challenges persist for multiple legal actions regarding MH17
  6. The - Roger - Stone Age Man
  7. We don't have a gas shortfall worth worrying about
  8. Anti-Chinese and anti-Christian sentiment is not new in Indonesia
  9. Programs that prepare students for university study may no longer be free
  10. FactCheck: do Australian banks have double the return on equity of banks in other developed economies?
  11. Health Check: why can you feel groggy days after an operation?
  12. Australian fashion is thriving, so where are the policies to take it to the world?
  13. I'm not a racist, but: how we monitor discrimination
  14. What comes first: the free-range chicken or the free-range egg?
  15. Two pictures of rental housing stress and vulnerability zero in on areas of need
  16. Get used to your commute: data confirms houses near jobs are too expensive
  17. The lengthy childhood of endangered orangutans is written in their teeth
  18. New Zealand's Alpine Fault reveals extreme underground heat and fluid pressure
  19. Writing the WA wheatbelt, a place of radical environmental change
  20. Beyond Brexit: ‘Global Britain’ looks to the emerging Anglosphere for new opportunities
  21. Science or Snake oil: do Band-Aids really 'heal cuts twice as fast'?
  22. Guilt-free online shopping: can parcel deliveries ever be truly carbon-neutral?
  23. Expert culture has killed the innovator in workplaces
  24. Ratings agency S P keeps Australia's AAA rating but doubtful about government's surplus timetable
  25. Physicists use Einstein's 'spooky' entanglement to invent super-sensitive gravitational wave detector
  26. This South Pacific island of rubbish shows why we need to quit our plastic habit
  27. White House under siege as scandal follows scandal – and it won't end any time soon
  28. The ABC's Ask the Doctor sends mixed messages about obesity
  29. Guy Ritchie's King Arthur – a triumph of modern spectacle
  30. Scrounging for money: how the world's great writers made a living
  31. Research shows the banks will pass the bank levy on to customers
  32. Biophilic urbanism: how rooftop gardening soothes souls
  33. The Belt and Road Initiative: China's vision for globalisation, Beijing-style
  34. Violence against nurses is on the rise, but protections remain weak
  35. Curious Kids: why are some shells smooth and some shells corrugated?
  36. Sidelining God: why secular climate projects in the Pacific Islands are failing
  37. Shadow Brokers promise release of more NSA hacks to be used against the world
  38. Coalition fails to get post-budget boost predicted by commentariat
  39. Nick Greiner favourite to become Liberal federal president
  40. How do we decide which disease to prevent next? Long-term studies help
  41. What the underground market for ransomware looks like
  42. Can support for the jailed former Jakarta governor bring change in Indonesia's blasphemy law?
  43. Australia risks missing out on China's One Belt One Road
  44. How resilience can break the link between a 'bad' childhood and the youth justice system
  45. Banning early evening gaming ads on TV is like being 'a little bit pregnant'
  46. Why rent bidding apps will make the rental market even more unaffordable
  47. The Sydney Barrier Reef: engineering a natural defence against future storms
  48. Is Melbourne the music capital of Australia? Sydney or Adelaide might pip it to the post
  49. How to rein in the widening disease definitions that label more healthy people as sick
  50. The other Eurovision star hunt: Australia joins with Europe to explore the universe

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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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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 ...

Why Vetting Beats Volume: The Real Story Behind Australia's Growing Applicant Pools

On paper, hiring should be getting easier. Job ads across the country are pulling in more applicat...

Moving Out of a Rental in Melbourne? A Practical Moving Checklist

Moving out of a rental in Melbourne is one of those things that always feels further away than it ...

Why a Cordless Rebar Tying Machine Is a Smart Investment for Australian Construction Projects

Tying reinforcing steel by hand means spending hours bent over while making the same twisting moti...

How to Get a Document Notarised in Sydney: What to Bring, What It Costs and How Long It Takes

If an overseas bank, embassy, university, employer or land registry has asked you for a notarised ...

The 2026 Used-Car Market

For a few strange years, the used-car market rewrote its own rules. Supply shortages sent second-h...

Why CCTV Alone Is Not Enough for Modern Business Security

Cameras are usually the initial step that companies take to strengthen their physical security. If...

Top 4 Wheelchair Ramp Providers in the Boulder Area

Finding the right wheelchair ramp in Boulder will feel like a turning point. Whether you are plann...

Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...