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Is Paris climate deal really 'cactus', and would it matter if it was?

  • Written by: Marc Hudson, PhD Candidate, Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester

President Donald Trump is keeping some of his promises. Late last month he signed an executive order that tore up Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan. Some commentators see this as putting the world on “the road to climate catastrophe”, while others have described it as an effort at “killing the international order”.

Will...

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How to make your next sexual health check less, erm ... awkward

  • Written by: Deborah Bateson, Clinical Lecturer, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology, University of Sydney
imageNothing you say will shock or embarrass us during your next sexual health check.from www.shutterstock.com

Many people find the idea of a sexual health check awkward or embarrassing. After all, it’s not every day someone you barely know asks you intimate details about your sex life or asks to examine your genitals.

But sexual health checks...

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Kindred skies: ancient Greeks and Aboriginal Australians saw constellations in common

  • Written by: Duane W. Hamacher, Senior ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow, Monash University
imageYurri and Wanjel - the Gemini stars Castor and Pollux in the Wergaia traditions of western Victoria, Australia.Stellarium/John Morieson and Alex Cherney, CC BY-SA

Look up on any clear night and you can see myriad stars, planets, and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. The chances are that you know some of the constellations.

The International...

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Three charts on mortgage stress: it isn't as bad as you might think

  • Written by: Rodney Maddock, Vice Chancellor's Fellow at Victoria University and Adjunct Professor of Economics, Monash University

This piece is part of our new Three Charts series, in which we aim to highlight interesting trends in three simple charts.

The current debate about housing muddles two separate issues: the affordability of housing, and the risk in the banking system of any significant fall in house prices. Clearly, they are both important issues and the link...

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  1. Australian politics explainer: the White Australia policy
  2. Australian gas: between a fracked rock and a socially hard place
  3. The golden age of superhero films ignores the golden aged at its peril
  4. What housing issues should the budget tackle? This is what our experts say
  5. Morrison rejects pressure for negative gearing to be examined
  6. Australia does Paris-Roubaix: By the numbers
  7. Food for thought? Diet helps explain unique human brainpower
  8. The truth about spider bites in Australia – they're unlikely to eat your flesh
  9. Exoplanet discovery by an amateur astronomer shows the power of citizen science
  10. With Syria missile strikes, Trump turns from non-intervention to waging war
  11. The number of new flu viruses is increasing, and could lead to a pandemic
  12. Connecting with Frankenstein: Modern Monsters and Belonging
  13. Three charts on Australia's population shift and the big city squeeze
  14. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Liberal Party campaign review
  15. How insurers can get better at responding to natural disasters
  16. France’s presidential campaign pits a strategy of fear against one of opportunity
  17. Vital Signs: regulators fiddle while house prices sizzle
  18. The stampede of wind farm complaints that never happened
  19. Why anyone can steal our articles. Yes, really.
  20. Northern NSW is no stranger to floods, but this one was different
  21. Why I use emoji in research and teaching
  22. Friday essay: the remarkable yidaki (and no, it's not a 'didge')
  23. Australian politics explainer: the writing of our Constitution
  24. Taking Bitcoin to the stockmarket won't do much for its risky image
  25. Making sense of the global infrastructure turn
  26. Explainer: what is rhabdomyolysis and what's its connection to Crossfit?
  27. Grattan on Friday: Liberals headhunt for a miracle worker
  28. Apple Pay may have won the battle but it may not win the war
  29. Driverless cars might be safer but they'll still keep the courts busy
  30. The Great Barrier Reef's safety net is becoming more complex but less effective
  31. Politics podcast: Matthew Sussex on Russia's long game
  32. How ethical is sexual assault research?
  33. Why suburban tensions and inequality will drive infrastructure innovation
  34. 'Record seizure' headlines mark another false step in misguided war on drugs
  35. #ThanksforTyping: the women behind famous male writers
  36. Explainer: what is the blood-brain barrier and how can we overcome it?
  37. Can a four-year-old be sexist?
  38. Love connection: breakthrough fights crown-of-thorns starfish with pheromones
  39. Young people's voices are all but invisible in the Don Dale royal commission's interim report
  40. Terrorist or hipster – what does a beard mean?
  41. Stumbling into the future: living with the legacy of the great infrastructure sell-off
  42. Diversity and inclusion are the heroes in Overwatch, a runaway commercial gaming success
  43. Beyond the gloomy headlines, this global index suggests manufacturing is in good shape
  44. People who shoot risk unhealthy levels of lead exposure
  45. Liberal director Tony Nutt quits
  46. Climate-driven species on the move are changing (almost) everything
  47. Labor gains in Newspoll to move to 53-47 lead
  48. ATNIX: Debbie misses Twitter
  49. Squeezed by gravity: how tides affect the groundwater under our feet
  50. Explainer: why the High Court ruled Bob Day's election to the Senate invalid

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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...