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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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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand ma...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...