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PolicyCheck: the government's new child care plan

  • Written by: Robert Breunig, Professor of Economics, Australian National University

The government’s new child care plan has passed the Senate, subject to last minute amendments passed by independent Senator Derryn Hinch. The bill, known officially as the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2016, will now return to the lower house. It is expected to pass, and implementation to...

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Co-working is evolving to combine co-living

  • Written by: Libby Sander, Lecturer, Bond Business School, Bond University
imageCo-working can be a refreshing change for many employees where the design of the workplace and the politics of their organisation means they are simply too tired.www.shutterstock.com

Recent reports estimate that by 2020 1.55 billion workers will be responsible for work that does not confine them to a desk. Already, up to 80% of employees work at...

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Green chemistry is key to reducing waste and improving sustainablity

  • Written by: Alex Bissember, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, University of Tasmania
imageChemistry has been getting greener since the '80s. Chemistry image from www.shutterstock.com

The development and evolution of the chemical industry is directly responsible for many of the technological advancements that have emerged since the late 19th century.

However, it was not until the 1980s that the environment became a priority for the...

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Something big exploded in a galaxy far, far away: what was it?

  • Written by: David Coward, Associate professor, University of Western Australia
imageAn artist's rendering of the Swift satellite catching a Gamma-ray Burst.Nasa/Spectrum Astro

At 10:49pm Western Australian time on February 2 this year, cosmic gamma rays hit the NASA satellite, Swift, orbiting the Earth.

Within seconds of the detection, an alert was automatically sent to the University of WA’s Zadko Telescope. It swung into...

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  1. Technology-facilitated abuse: the new breed of domestic violence
  2. Distress, status wars and immoral behaviour: the psychological impacts of inequality
  3. Health Check: are microgreens better for you than regular greens?
  4. Indians' 'notes ban' compliance masks a silent crisis of legitimacy
  5. Li Keqiang's visit a good sign for the China-Australia relationship
  6. Millions of Australian adults are unvaccinated and it's increasing disease risk for all of us
  7. There are more useful questions to ask than whether Australia has 'too many' charities
  8. Government behind 45-55% in Ipsos poll
  9. Drawings reveal the struggles and triumphs of child refugees in their first six months of high school
  10. Safe in the City? Girls tell it like it is
  11. Five golden rules to help solve your recycling dilemmas
  12. Recycling can be confusing, but it’s getting simpler
  13. Rising imports make the case for Trump's border adjustment tax in Australia
  14. Youth underemployment at four-decade peak: Brotherhood report
  15. Regression to the mean, or why perfection rarely lasts
  16. Estonia is putting its country in the cloud and offering virtual residency
  17. Why aren't more people using the My Health Record?
  18. Does everything and nothing change when a cyclist dies?
  19. Decoding the music masterpieces: Bach's The Art of Fugue
  20. How our species got smarter: through a rush of blood to the head
  21. Not-for-profits must adapt as one arm of government's 'three-sector solutions'
  22. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the backlash to the 18C changes
  23. Decriminalisation in the NT signals abortion is part of normal health care
  24. ASIC's CommInsure pass shows why badly behaving bankers will never fear jail time
  25. Sporting codes' deals with gambling companies force them into a Faustian bargain
  26. Friday essay: reading Germaine Greer's mail
  27. Capital gains tax concession is too generous: economists poll
  28. What languages should children be learning to get ahead?
  29. Australia could alleviate its youth justice crisis by importing the right ideas from the US
  30. Painkillers like ibuprofen can increase the risk of heart disease and should be restricted
  31. Vital Signs: if it looks like a bubble and sounds like a bubble...
  32. Three rivers are now legally people – but that's just the start of looking after them
  33. How we edit science part 5: so what is science?
  34. Grattan on Friday: Barnaby Joyce is telling the government to listen to politics in the pub
  35. The metapolitical long game of the European New Right
  36. Let me entertain you – that's how to get a science message across
  37. Australia's copyright reform could bring millions of books and other reads to the blind
  38. National Science Statement does little to bring industry and researchers together
  39. Research suggests motherhood has changed my brain.
  40. How 19th century fairy tales expressed anxieties about ecological devastation
  41. FactCheck Q A: Has confidence in the media in Australia dropped lower than in the United States?
  42. Despite escalating prescriptions, nerve pain drug offers no relief for sciatica
  43. Politics podcast: Michaelia Cash on union misconduct
  44. Terror in London: Western cities will always be vulnerable to these attacks
  45. Explainer: the financialisation of housing and what can be done about it
  46. NDIS housing rules for people with a disability could be life-changing
  47. Flying into uncertainty: Western Sydney's 'aerotropolis' poses more questions than answers
  48. Here's how much it would cost the government to pay everyone who takes care of family with mental illness
  49. It's harder for governments to tax their way out of rising inequality
  50. 'Empowerment' feminism is not working – we need a far more radical approach to gender equality

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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...