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Business Briefing: how the attitudes of the next generation are changing the property market

  • Written by: Jenni Henderson, Editor, Business and Economy, The Conversation
imageGeneration X and Y are equally, if not more aggressive than baby boomers when investing in property. Chris Devers/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Generations X and Y are becoming just as, or even more aggressive, than the baby boomers as investors. An example of this are the “rentvestors”, who still don’t live in their own home, but have an...

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Should wealthy private schools and hospitals have charity status in Australia?

  • Written by: Matthew Harding, Deputy Dean, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
image In a world where educational opportunity is unjustly distributed, why should private schools be exempt from paying income tax?AAP/Tracey Nearmy

Organisations that are recognised as charities in Australia enjoy a range of legal privileges, including exemptions from income and other taxes.

But whether community-serving organisations can be charities...

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Explainer: why are donations to some charities tax-deductible?

  • Written by: Fiona Anne Martin, Associate Professor, School of Taxation and Business Law, UNSW
imageOnly about one-third of all registered charities are eligible for tax-deductible donations.AAP/Joel Carrett

It costs Australians around A$1.3 billion per year to subsidise donations to charities, not-for-profits, and certain government bodies like public hospitals. This doesn’t take into account corporate gifts and sponsorships, which is...

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Brutalism, a campus love story – or how I learned to love concrete

  • Written by: Eduardo de la Fuente, Senior Lecturer in Creativity and Innovation, James Cook University

In the closing months of 2016, I was struck by an interesting juxtaposition of unfolding architectural narratives. On a trip to the UK, I visited the main University of Manchester campus where the cladding around building sites proudly proclaimed: “£1 billion 10-year Campus Masterplan” and “Delivering a world-class campus...

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  1. Weekly Dose: ayahuasca, a cautionary tale for tourists eager to try this shamanic brew
  2. From disaster planning to conservation: mobile phones as a new tracking tool
  3. Turnbull to gas industry: give the local market more supply
  4. Banning unvaccinated kids from child care may have unforeseen consequences
  5. Does gluten prevent type 2 diabetes? Probably not
  6. Explainer: how the Australian dollar affects the results of companies
  7. Contested spaces: living next door to Alice (and Anh and Abdullah)
  8. Can we trust Big Tobacco to promote public health?
  9. How to cut Australia's $48 billion crime bill
  10. The off-topic Conversation #118
  11. Why the free market hasn't slashed power prices (and what to do about it)
  12. Extreme weather likely behind worst recorded mangrove dieback in northern Australia
  13. There's cause for celebration and concern in how Australians are giving to charity
  14. Infographic: a snapshot of charities and giving in Australia
  15. Parents shouldn't rely on My School data when choosing a school for their child
  16. The future of online advertising is big data and algorithms
  17. Seven things to keep in mind if you're going to March for Science
  18. Extinction or survival: how storytellers explore the ethics of colonising other planets
  19. Prisoners are excluded from the NDIS – here's why it matters
  20. Gas crisis? Or glut? Why Japan pays less for Australian LNG than Australians do
  21. Julie Bishop sends sharp message to China about democracy
  22. The Cherry Blossom Uprising: Monitory Democracy in Korea
  23. New skulls from China have scientists and the media in a muddle
  24. Women troll on dating apps just as often as men
  25. Contested spaces: 'virtuous drivers, malicious cyclists' mindset gets us nowhere
  26. Why we're wasting money on medical tests and how behavioural insights can help
  27. One Nation's preference deal in the WA election comes back to bite it
  28. Dr Google probably isn't the worst place to get your health advice
  29. A murky cauldron – modern witchcraft and the spell on Trump
  30. How Facebook and Google changed the advertising game
  31. The decoupling delusion: rethinking growth and sustainability
  32. Turnbull's refusal to rule out preferencing Hanson raises questions about the 'real Malcolm'
  33. The Conversation's FactCheck granted accreditation by International Fact-Checking Network at Poynter
  34. Labor wins WA in a landslide as One Nation fails to land a blow
  35. Labor romps to landslide win in WA election
  36. Labor very likely to win WA election as One Nation slumps
  37. Our gas market hits the red zone , as predicted
  38. Vale Bill Leak: a satirist who played hard and took no prisoners
  39. Banning foreign political donations won't fix all that ails our system
  40. Companies should stick to the standards to avoid misleading investors
  41. New law will force some (but not all) organisations to reveal data breaches
  42. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Western Australian election
  43. Goodbye glamour-puss and rugged hero: smokers lose brand identity with plain cigarette packaging
  44. So long, Climate Institute – too sensible for the current policy soap opera
  45. Contested spaces: living off the edge in a city mall where design fuels conflict
  46. Why is it still so hard for patients in need to get medicinal cannabis?
  47. Not 'all is forgiven' for asylum seekers returned to Sri Lanka
  48. Children prefer to read books on paper rather than screens
  49. Friday essay: video games, military culture and new narratives of war
  50. Five myths about the new cervical screening program that refuse to die

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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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Why a Cordless Rebar Tying Machine Is a Smart Investment for Australian Construction Projects

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The 2026 Used-Car Market

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