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Embracing the bots: how direct to consumer advertising is about to change forever

  • Written by: Kate Letheren, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Queensland University of Technology
imageIs your chatbot advertising, or just being helpful?

The tech revolution is coming to advertising. Chatbots are replacing humans, big data threatens our privacy, and the blockchain is linking it all together. In our series on tech and advertising, we’re taking a look at how the industry is being reshaped.


Soon, advanced computers won’t...

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Contested spaces: conflict behind the sand dunes takes a new turn

  • Written by: Nick Osbaldiston, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, James Cook University
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This is the eleventh article in our Contested Spaces series. These pieces look at the conflicting uses, expectations and norms that people bring to public spaces, the clashes that result and how we can resolve these.


When we think of coasts, we are likely to think about the great sandy beaches that have been the destination for many day trips and...

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South Australia's energy plan deals a blow to state-federal relations

  • Written by: Anne Kallies, Lecturer, RMIT University
imageSouth Australia has the most wind energy in the country. Wind turbine image from www.shutterstock.com

The last couple of days have brought the differences between state and federal energy policy into stark contrast. South Australia has unveiled an energy plan in which the state takes a much greater role in the energy industry. The plan includes stor...

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The power of 'our song', the musical glue that binds friends and lovers across the ages

  • Written by: Amee Baird, Clinical Neuropsychologist and NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellow, Macquarie University
imageMusic can be a stronger trigger for shared memories than photos as we age, even in people with dementia.from www.shutterstock.com

Many couples have a special song – “our song” – that reminds them of a significant event or time in their relationship, like when they first met, their wedding or when they were separated by war.

Th...

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  1. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the energy crisis
  2. Book review: Love, loss and madness in The Green Bell
  3. Economics isn't ideology-free and it's misleading to suggest it is
  4. Wide-ranging ban on gambling ads during sport broadcasts is needed to tackle problem gambling
  5. Stephen FitzGerald: Managing Australian foreign policy in a Chinese world
  6. Snowy Hydro gets a boost, but 'seawater hydro' could help South Australia
  7. Friday essay: from grotesques to frumps - a field guide to spinsters in English fiction
  8. Psychology turns to online crowdsourcing to study the mind, but it's not without its pitfalls
  9. There's no need to lock older people into nursing homes 'for their own safety'
  10. Why consumers fall for 'sales', but companies may be using them too much
  11. The Yahoo hack: Are the Russians now go-to bad guys, real spies, or just criminals?
  12. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull turns to water as power debate fires up
  13. Punishing medical errors won't improve hospital safety or quality
  14. Russia expands in the Middle East as America's 'honest broker' role fades
  15. How to make a driverless car 'see' the road ahead
  16. Emissions standards on cars will save Australians billions of dollars, and help meet our climate targets
  17. The blockchain could help advertisers lock up our attention
  18. Where does the latest twist in the House of Hancock saga leave screenwriters?
  19. Contested spaces: flash disruptions on the CBD street
  20. Turnbull unveils Snowy plan for pumped hydro, costing billions
  21. Australian charities are well regulated, but changes are needed to cut red tape
  22. Year-on-year bleaching threatens Great Barrier Reef's World Heritage status
  23. Two decades after Gangland, the precariat is ageing and cultural scapegoating thrives
  24. 'I don’t want to be teased' – why bullied children are reluctant to seek help from teachers
  25. The case for holding politicians to the same disclosure standards as company directors
  26. Speaking with: The Daily Beast's Christopher Dickey on reporting on and living through terrorism in Paris
  27. Naming and shaming bankers may be satisfying, but could backfire
  28. Explainer: what is delirium and is it dangerous?
  29. Australians could get faster broadband with more kerbside NBN connections
  30. The anatomy of an energy crisis - a pictorial guide, Part 3
  31. Politics podcast: Richard Di Natale on the future of work
  32. Turnbull warns of consequences if gas industry doesn't keep its promises
  33. Contested spaces: saving nature when our beaches have gone to the dogs
  34. We shouldn't ignore the potential of virtual reality advertising
  35. Young people, the media and Gangland 20 years on
  36. How the law allows governments to publish your private information
  37. What a difference a month makes, but Victoria can still do more to get housing and planning right
  38. Faster access to new drugs doesn't always mean better treatment
  39. Not everyone wins from the bank of mum and dad
  40. Hate vegetables? You might have super-taster genes!
  41. South Australia makes a fresh power play in its bid to end the blackouts
  42. South Australia's energy plan gives national regulators another headache
  43. Educational disadvantage is a huge problem in Australia – we can't just carry on the same
  44. Science curriculum needs to do more to engage primary school students
  45. Business Briefing: how the attitudes of the next generation are changing the property market
  46. Should wealthy private schools and hospitals have charity status in Australia?
  47. Explainer: why are donations to some charities tax-deductible?
  48. Brutalism, a campus love story – or how I learned to love concrete
  49. Weekly Dose: ayahuasca, a cautionary tale for tourists eager to try this shamanic brew
  50. From disaster planning to conservation: mobile phones as a new tracking tool

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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

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