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Three charts on: the incredible shrinking renewable energy job market

  • Written by: Paul Burke, Fellow, Crawford School, Australian National University

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

Australia is embarking on a transition from an electricity system that relies largely on coal to one that may one day be 100% renewable. Last week’s closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired generator was an important...

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The government's company tax cut win a triumph of politics over economics

  • Written by: Brett Govendir, Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

Now that the first stage of a cut to the corporate tax rate has been passed by the Senate it’s clear the benefits are more political than economic. The cut may signal to the world that Australia wants to be competitive on corporate tax, but it won’t make much of a difference to our largest businesses and multinationals.

Company tax cuts...

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From Smart Cities 1.0 to 2.0: it's not (only) about the tech

  • Written by: Sarah Barns, Urban Studies Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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This is the second article in our series Making Cities Work. It considers the problems of providing critical infrastructure and how we might produce the innovations and reforms needed to meet 21st-century needs and challenges.


Australia, one of the world’s most urbanised nations, is looking to up its investment in digital technologies to make...

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Health Check: what are 'coffee naps' and can they help you power through the day?

  • Written by: Chin Moi Chow, Associate Professor of Sleep and Wellbeing, University of Sydney
imageJust five more minutes ... can a coffee before a nap really help you pay back your sleep debt?from www.shutterstock.com

Caffeine and napping have something in common. Both make you feel alert and can enhance your performance, whether that’s driving, working or studying. But some people are convinced that drinking a coffee before a nap gives...

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  1. Tackling the kraken: unique dolphin strategy delivers dangerous octopus for dinner
  2. The tragedy of Mosul: battle against Islamic State is leading to all-too-familiar consequences
  3. The off-topic Conversation #119
  4. Evolving Agile practices to support a distributed team
  5. What economics has to say about housing bubbles
  6. What's critical about critical infrastructure?
  7. The periodic table: from its classic design to use in popular culture
  8. Should university funding be tied to student performance?
  9. After 25 years of trying, why aren’t we environmentally sustainable yet?
  10. Explainer: what's cytomegalovirus and why do pregnant women need to know about it?
  11. Guide to the classics: Neil Gaiman's American Gods
  12. Andrew Jaspan resigns as Editor and Executive Director of The Conversation
  13. The False Feminism of Kendrick Lamar's Humble
  14. Successful tips to a positive career change
  15. Follicle challenge: the Ben Cousins saga and reforms to drug testing
  16. Company tax compromise is limited but works for both Turnbull and Xenophon
  17. The Vice President Dines: A Philosophical Dialogue
  18. The APRA bandaid for the housing market is wearing off
  19. Electoral system flaws deny Labor and Greens WA upper house majority
  20. Carrots and pumpkin might reduce your risk of cancer, but beware taking them in pill form
  21. Does bad weather affect student performance in school?
  22. It's ten years since Rudd's 'great moral challenge', and we have failed it
  23. The search to extend lifespan is gaining ground, but can we truly reverse the biology of ageing?
  24. More low-paid work is part of the problem, not the solution
  25. The forgotten 660,000 locked out of home ownership
  26. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the company tax cut
  27. Comparing Australia's electricity charges to other countries shows why competition isn't working
  28. If you destroy it, they will come – climate change displacement and the Trump effect
  29. Cloud, backup and storage devices: how best to protect your data
  30. A guide to how we decide what to publish in Politics and Society
  31. Explainer: the rise of social impact investing
  32. What did the rich man say to the poor man? Why spatial inequality in Australia is no joke
  33. Turning Hazelwood's empty coal mine into a lake could help heal mining towns
  34. Vital Signs: war gaming the economic fallout from Brexit
  35. Why are some people more gullible than others?
  36. Friday essay: finding spaces for love
  37. Tiny frogs face a troubled future in New Guinea's tropical mountains
  38. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull's taxing battle as fractious session grinds towards end
  39. Follow the Moon to the stars and Jupiter
  40. Yes, your doctor might Google you
  41. Why politicians and television still need each other
  42. Mobile phones are not always a cure for poverty in remote regions
  43. Can an album still define the times? Oh Well. Whatever. Nevermind.
  44. The Cashless Debit Card causes social and economic harm – so why trial it again?
  45. Worried about shark attacks or terrorism? Here's how to think about the real risk of rare events
  46. Hazelwood power station: from modernist icon to greenhouse pariah
  47. Victoria leads the way on family violence, but Canberra needs to lift its game
  48. Amazon in Australia might not be the end of retail as we know it
  49. Explainer: how do our bones get calcium and why do they need it?
  50. Once upon a time: a brief history of children's literature

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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...