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Politics podcast: Andrew Giles on schools funding

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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The shadow assistant minister for schools, Andrew Giles, says the strong opposition from Catholic schools to the government’s education package is because they were given “almost no notice” of the funding changes.

“What’s different in the Catholic system from the independent sector is the practice of making...

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TPG bid for Fairfax: what usually happens when private equity meets media?

  • Written by: Mark Humphery-Jenner, Associate Professor of Finance, UNSW

TPG Capital, the US private equity firm leading a consortium bidding for some of the assets of troubled Australian media company Fairfax, has a reasonable track record in media acquisitions. Judging by its past performance, a sale to the group might not be all bad news for Fairfax shareholders and staff.

The A$2.2 billion bid, lobbed over the...

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Discovering Charles Meere: an intriguing, subversive artist

  • Written by: Ted Snell, Professor, Chief Cultural Officer, Cultural Precinct, University of Western Australia
imagePart of Meere's iconic painting Australian Beach Pattern.Halstead Press

Charles Meere’s painting Australian Beach Pattern is an iconic representation of Australian sybaritic beach culture. It has been widely reproduced, appropriated and copied, and is a big seller on the postcard stands at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

But who was...

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What are 'fasting' diets and do they help you lose weight?

  • Written by: Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
imageThere are many types of "fasting" diets. But are they any better than restricting your energy intake the old fashioned way?from www.shutterstock.com

Trying to lose weight is hard work. You need to plan meals and snacks, and make a big effort to avoid situations that trigger more eating and drinking than you’d planned. Dieting can also be very...

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  3. Macron crushes Le Pen 66-34 in French Presidential runoff
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  5. Live odds ban debate exposes sport and gambling's uncomfortable mutual dependency
  6. How the politics of the budget might play out for a government in trouble
  7. Turnbull government aims to distance itself from its predecessor with the 2017-18 budget
  8. The future of flying cars: science fact or science fiction
  9. Ten years after the crisis, what is happening to the world's bees?
  10. Junk food packaging hijacks the same brain processes as drug and alcohol addiction
  11. Guide to the classics: the Epic of Gilgamesh
  12. Off the plan: shelter, the future and the problems in between
  13. Technology, once thought the enabler of democracy, is threatening to kill it off
  14. Catholics vow to go hard in schools fight with government
  15. The agile working style started in tech but it could work for banks
  16. The great climate silence: we are on the edge of the abyss but we ignore it
  17. Obamacare repeal vote shows power of US hard right
  18. Gene drives may cause a revolution, but safeguards and public engagement are needed
  19. Vaccinate your puppies – a new strain of parvo has been found in Australia
  20. What happens when scientists stand up for science
  21. The strange accounting behind the proposed HECS changes
  22. Leave budget forecasting to Treasury: economists
  23. For cities, hosting major sporting events is a double-edged sword
  24. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the government's education reforms
  25. World Trade Organisation gives Australia's plain tobacco packs the (draft) thumbs up
  26. Beware the hype – springy soles won’t make you run much faster
  27. Weekly Quiz: which Australian author wrote The Spare Room?
  28. Why older Australians don't downsize and the limits to what the government can do about it
  29. Sustainable shopping: here's how to find coffee that doesn't cost the Earth
  30. Le Pen vs Macron: after an acrimonious debate, the French will now choose their next president
  31. Vital Signs: why the government still thinks it can 'grow away' the deficit
  32. Friday essay: caring for country and telling its stories
  33. Food as medicine: how what you eat shapes the health of your lungs
  34. The rise of the pro-player as Australia hosts its richest computer gaming event
  35. Higher-density cities need greening to stay healthy and liveable
  36. Teachers shouldn't have to manage behaviour issues by themselves - schools need to support them
  37. Politics podcast: Simon Birmingham on the government's education reforms
  38. Grattan on Friday: Catholic backlash over schools policy lights another Abbott-Turnbull spark
  39. Facebook turns to real people to fix its violent video problem
  40. 'A government without newspapers': why everyone should care about the cuts at Fairfax
  41. An act of faith: watching The Young Pope
  42. How urban bushland improves our health and why planners need to listen
  43. Highlighting 'good and bad' debt will make it harder to fund social programs
  44. New drugs on the PBS: what they do and why we need them
  45. China’s Eurasian gambit needs to be taken seriously
  46. Why biased budget forecasts make poor politics
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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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Line marking looks like a simple line item on a school maintenance budget, until the true cost of ...

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