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How our gut bacteria affect cancer risk and response to treatment

  • Written by: Hannah Rose Wardill, Postdoctoral research fellow, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
imageEach person's unique gut microbiota composition is in continuous communication with the immune system.from shutterstock.com

The trillions of bacteria living in our gut (called the gut microbiota) can help determine our risk of cancer, as well as how we might respond to cancer treatment.

Each person’s unique gut microbiota is in constant commun...

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Budget needs a sharper policy scalpel to help first home buyers

  • Written by: Rachel Ong, Deputy Director, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University

In its 2017 budget, the federal government repeatedly stated its preference for a “scalpel” rather than a “chainsaw” or “sledgehammer” approach to demand management in the housing market.

The number of housing measures in the budget are more wide-ranging than in previous budgets of recent times. Policy levers on...

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Islam and feminism are not mutually exclusive, and faith can be an important liberator

  • Written by: Susan Carland, Lecturer, National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University
imageMuslim women are often pressured to choose to identify either with feminism or their faith. AAP/supplied

Islam is not unique in having theological interpretations that centre on men. Christian, Jewish and Buddhist women (and men) have grappled with the overt and covert sexism within their own sacred texts and traditions in numerous ways. This is...

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Why data-driven science is more than just a buzzword

  • Written by: Tara Murphy, Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney

Forget looking through a telescope at the stars. An astronomer today is more likely to be online: digitally scheduling observations, running them remotely on a telescope in the desert, and downloading the results for analysis.

For many astronomers the first step in doing science is exploring this data computationally. It may sound like a buzzword,...

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  1. Sustainable shopping: with the right tools, you can find an eco-friendly car
  2. Banks may squeal about new tax but they are outgunned
  3. Politics podcast: Mathias Cormann and Anna Bligh on the new bank tax
  4. Senate inquiry told zero tax or royalties paid on Australia's biggest new gas projects
  5. 'Short-sighted' budget means universities can't deliver their full economic benefit
  6. Budget bank levy: too big to fail, not too big to take a hit
  7. From breaking glass to chest bursting, the scientists' review of Alien: Covenant
  8. Australian media at a crossroads amid threats to diversity and survival
  9. Terror, Muslims, and a culture of fear: challenging the media messages
  10. Is this the budget that forgot renters?
  11. Explainer: what is cancer radiotherapy and why do we need proton beam therapy?
  12. Bond aggregator helps build a more virtuous circle of housing investment
  13. Evidence of ancient life in hot springs on Earth could point to fossil life on Mars
  14. Have the arts come out of the cold or is it another sleight of hand?
  15. Curious Kids: What plants could grow in the Goldilocks zone of space?
  16. Decoding the music masterpieces: Brahms's Piano Quartet in G minor
  17. To get the 'good debt' tick, infrastructure needs to be fit for the future
  18. Prescribing generic drugs will reduce patient confusion and medication errors
  19. Budget 2017: Medicare levy rise finances NDIS and banks hit for budget repair
  20. Budget 2017: government goes hard on gas and hydro in bid for energy security
  21. Budget's 'good debt' conversion underpins $70b-plus infrastructure program: experts respond
  22. Budget 2017 sees Medicare rebate freeze slowly lifted and more funding for the NDIS: experts respond
  23. Federal Budget 2017: what's changing in education?
  24. Budget 2017-18 brings welfare crackdown and increased defence and security funding: experts respond
  25. Treasurer Scott Morrison’s 2017-18 budget speech, annotated by experts
  26. The art of the leak: how the budget is strategically doled out for maximum effect
  27. Budget 2017: Morrison heads off the right with an appeal to altruism over self-interest
  28. Infographic: Budget 2017 at a glance
  29. Morrison's fresh start budget comes with fresh pain
  30. Budget 2017: government still tinkering with housing affordability
  31. Budget 2017: bank populism will be paid for by Australians
  32. Winning ugly: the AOC election and the Olympic spirit
  33. Data availability report presents compromised rights for consumers
  34. Life after redundancy: what happens next for journalists when they leave newsrooms
  35. Why Birmingham's performance funding plan won't improve Australian universities
  36. Has the print book trumped digital? Beware of glib conclusions
  37. What's the difference between traumatic fear and moral anger? Trigger warnings won't tell you
  38. Government spending explained in 10 charts; from Howard to Turnbull
  39. Viewpoints: is saturated fat really the killer it's made out to be?
  40. Changes to school funding - your questions answered
  41. Naming suspects in criminal cases opens up ethical minefield
  42. Tax on 'unearned gains' is the missing piece of the affordable housing puzzle
  43. Whiteley: a seductive cinematic portrait of a serious artist
  44. Global warming could accelerate towards 1.5℃ if the Pacific gets cranky
  45. Pilot study on why academics should engage with others in the community
  46. Latham to fight for 'western civilisation' from the Liberal Democrats' kennel
  47. Julie Bishop keeps Abdel-Magied on Australian-Arab board
  48. Therapy for life-threatening eating disorders works, so why can't people access it?
  49. Politics podcast: Andrew Giles on schools funding
  50. TPG bid for Fairfax: what usually happens when private equity meets media?

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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...