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Don't worry, the odds of catching legionnaires' disease in Melbourne are pretty slim

  • Written by: Richard Bentham, Associate Professor of Public Health Microbiology, Flinders University
imageMelbourne city-goers shouldn't be concerned, unless they're in a group vulnerable to contracting legionnaires'.Tony & Wayne/Flickr, CC BY-SA

The current suspected outbreak of legionnaires’ disease in Melbourne is a serious public health concern. Victorian health authorities say the circulation of the disease may be linked to cooling...

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Millions of rotting fish: turtles and crays can save us from Carpageddon

  • Written by: Ricky Spencer, Associate Professor of Ecology, Western Sydney University
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The Australian government plans to target invasive European carp with a herpes virus, leaving hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carp rotting in the river systems that supply our drinking water and irrigate the fruit and vegetables we eat.

The aim of “Carpageddon” is to return Australian aquatic ecosystems to their pre-carp state by...

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Syria is a mess, but the solution is complicated too

  • Written by: Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
imageRussian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson head to a meeting in Moscow.Reuters/Maxim Shemetov

A week has passed since US President Donald Trump rained 59 Cruise missiles down on Al Shayrat airfield north of Damascus, in retaliation for the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons against its own citizens....

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  1. Explainer: the war in Syria and the possibility of removing Assad
  2. When it comes to euthanasia, not all slippery slope arguments are 'bullshit'
  3. Why does the Carmichael coal mine need to use so much water?
  4. Explainer: why some acts are classified as terrorism but others aren't
  5. What is 'success' in drug rehab? Programs need more than just anecdotes to prove they work
  6. How the blockchain will transform housing markets
  7. Guide to the Classics: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale
  8. The school of hard knocks: driverless cars should learn lessons from crashes
  9. How murals helped turn a declining community around
  10. Anti-Trump backlash at US by-elections
  11. Australia’s climate bomb: the senselessness of Adani's Carmichael coal mine
  12. Attacking North Korea: surely Donald Trump couldn't be that foolish
  13. Health Check: does caffeine cause dehydration?
  14. Explainer: how wage growth contributes to the economy
  15. Back-to-back bleaching has now hit two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef
  16. How pop culture can (and should) change legal views on swearing
  17. Australia and India: some way to go yet
  18. Flu vaccine won't definitely stop you from getting the flu, but it's more important than you think
  19. Who owns the world? Tracing half the corporate giants' shares to 30 owners
  20. The research on hot-desking and activity-based work isn't so positive
  21. Denial: a timely reminder that we should confront distortions of history
  22. Feeling helpless about the Great Barrier Reef? Here's one way you can help
  23. Live fast, die young: a massive 'dead red' galaxy seen for the first time
  24. Unlocking the secrets of street ambience
  25. What we know about the April 4 chemical attack in Syria
  26. 30 years of Rage, and no signs of quietening
  27. The end of Catalyst: four ironies
  28. First results from the 2016 Census paint a picture of who the 'typical' Australian is
  29. Snout, sniff and sneeze: the language of the nose
  30. Census 2016: Women are still disadvantaged by the amount of unpaid housework they do
  31. Tobacco tax hikes are great, so long as you’re not a poor smoker
  32. Three charts on Australia's growing appetite for fast broadband
  33. John Clarke: an unsurpassed craftsman of the Australasian voice
  34. Why glamorising narco culture, on screen and in Sydney's pop-up shop, is wrong
  35. Three ways to improve commercial shipping's environmental footprint
  36. Explainer: shadow banking and where it came from
  37. Where are they now? What public transport data reveal about lockout laws and nightlife patronage
  38. Yes, car seats protect children. But you need the right restraint, fitted properly
  39. Affordable housing, finger-pointing politics and possible policy solutions
  40. Parents' reactions can lessen or worsen pain for injured kids
  41. Farewell John Clarke: in an absurd world, we have never needed you more
  42. Why it's the right time for Australia and India to collaborate on higher education
  43. FactCheck: do 679 of Australia's biggest corporations pay 'not one cent' of tax?
  44. Australian politics explainer: Robert Menzies and the birth of the Liberal-National coalition
  45. Is Paris climate deal really 'cactus', and would it matter if it was?
  46. How to make your next sexual health check less, erm ... awkward
  47. Kindred skies: ancient Greeks and Aboriginal Australians saw constellations in common
  48. Three charts on mortgage stress: it isn't as bad as you might think
  49. Australian politics explainer: the White Australia policy
  50. Australian gas: between a fracked rock and a socially hard place

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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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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...

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...

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...