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What a difference a month makes, but Victoria can still do more to get housing and planning right

  • Written by: Katrina Raynor, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Transforming Housing Project, University of Melbourne
imageTo meet the needs of lower-income households, housing should be both affordable and located near public transport and other services.Graeme Bartlett/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA

The need for more affordable housing close to public transport and services is acute in Melbourne. Inner Melbourne has experienced a 74% increase in rough sleeping in the past two...

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Faster access to new drugs doesn't always mean better treatment

  • Written by: Narcyz Ghinea, Doctoral Researcher, Centre for Values, Ethics and the Law in Medicine, University of Sydney
imageWeaker regulatory standards in the US can impact health everywhere.from shutterstock.com

US President Donald Trump recently chose an adviser to a large pharmaceutical company to lead the country’s drug regulation agency.

Scott Gottlieb – who reportedly sits on the boards of several small drug companies and is an adviser to...

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Not everyone wins from the bank of mum and dad

  • Written by: Rachel Ong, Deputy Director, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University
imageParents are recycling large amounts of housing wealth to the next generation through intergenerational transfers.Image sources from www.shutterstock.com

The “bank of mum and dad” is helping young Australians with more than just their housing aspirations. New analysis of data on children receiving an inheritance or cash payment from...

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Hate vegetables? You might have super-taster genes!

  • Written by: Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
imageThere are ways to mask the taste of vegetables if you find them yucky. unsplash/elli-o-65548, CC BY-SA

Do you hate vegetables? You’re not alone. About 20% of the population are “super-tasters”. Super-tasters have more taste buds than other people and are super sensitive to the bitter compounds found in some food and drinks, even...

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  1. South Australia makes a fresh power play in its bid to end the blackouts
  2. South Australia's energy plan gives national regulators another headache
  3. Educational disadvantage is a huge problem in Australia – we can't just carry on the same
  4. Science curriculum needs to do more to engage primary school students
  5. Business Briefing: how the attitudes of the next generation are changing the property market
  6. Should wealthy private schools and hospitals have charity status in Australia?
  7. Explainer: why are donations to some charities tax-deductible?
  8. Brutalism, a campus love story – or how I learned to love concrete
  9. Weekly Dose: ayahuasca, a cautionary tale for tourists eager to try this shamanic brew
  10. From disaster planning to conservation: mobile phones as a new tracking tool
  11. Turnbull to gas industry: give the local market more supply
  12. Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences
  13. Does gluten prevent type 2 diabetes? Probably not
  14. Explainer: how the Australian dollar affects the results of companies
  15. Contested spaces: living next door to Alice (and Anh and Abdullah)
  16. Can we trust Big Tobacco to promote public health?
  17. How to cut Australia's $48 billion crime bill
  18. The off-topic Conversation #118
  19. Why the free market hasn't slashed power prices (and what to do about it)
  20. Extreme weather likely behind worst recorded mangrove dieback in northern Australia
  21. There's cause for celebration and concern in how Australians are giving to charity
  22. Infographic: a snapshot of charities and giving in Australia
  23. Parents shouldn't rely on My School data when choosing a school for their child
  24. The future of online advertising is big data and algorithms
  25. Seven things to keep in mind if you're going to March for Science
  26. Extinction or survival: how storytellers explore the ethics of colonising other planets
  27. Prisoners are excluded from the NDIS – here's why it matters
  28. Gas crisis? Or glut? Why Japan pays less for Australian LNG than Australians do
  29. Julie Bishop sends sharp message to China about democracy
  30. The Cherry Blossom Uprising: Monitory Democracy in Korea
  31. New skulls from China have scientists and the media in a muddle
  32. Women troll on dating apps just as often as men
  33. Contested spaces: 'virtuous drivers, malicious cyclists' mindset gets us nowhere
  34. Why we're wasting money on medical tests and how behavioural insights can help
  35. One Nation's preference deal in the WA election comes back to bite it
  36. Dr Google probably isn't the worst place to get your health advice
  37. A murky cauldron – modern witchcraft and the spell on Trump
  38. How Facebook and Google changed the advertising game
  39. The decoupling delusion: rethinking growth and sustainability
  40. Turnbull's refusal to rule out preferencing Hanson raises questions about the 'real Malcolm'
  41. The Conversation's FactCheck granted accreditation by International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter
  42. Labor wins WA in a landslide as One Nation fails to land a blow
  43. Labor romps to landslide win in WA election
  44. Labor very likely to win WA election as One Nation slumps
  45. Our gas market hits the red zone , as predicted
  46. Vale Bill Leak: a satirist who played hard and took no prisoners
  47. Banning foreign political donations won't fix all that ails our system
  48. Companies should stick to the standards to avoid misleading investors
  49. New law will force some (but not all) organisations to reveal data breaches
  50. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Western Australian election

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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...