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Friday essay: video games, military culture and new narratives of war

  • Written by: Andrew Yip, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Laboratory for Innovation in Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (iGLAM), UNSW
imageDetail of a production still from Baden Pailthorpe 's MQ-9 Reaper III (Skyquest) 2015 Courtesy of the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney

When I was 19, in the autumn of 1918, I was private Harvey Nottoway, serving in Kitchener’s Army on the Western Front in France. In my final, desperate moments, squatting beneath a wall in the mud, I...

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Five myths about the new cervical screening program that refuse to die

  • Written by: Terri Foran, Lecturer in the School of Women's and Children's Health, UNSW
imageWomen are confused about what changes to the cervical screening program will mean for their sexual health.from shutterstock.com

The online petition against changes to Australia’s cervical cancer screening program has revealed more than 70,000 people (most of whom we could assume are women) are deeply concerned about what the upcoming changes...

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Young workers expect their older colleagues to get out of the way

  • Written by: Michael North, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Stern School of Business , New York University
imageYoung people expect that older adults actively make way for younger generations, such as by retiring.Neil Moralee/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

There are many names for the narratives pitting the older generation against the younger: Gen-Y versus Baby Boomers, “Generation Me” versus “Generation We,” and unfortunately my research demons...

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Faking it: we should make manipulating algorithms for political purposes a crime

  • Written by: Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, Co-Director Centre for Commercial Law, Bond University
imageCan you trust the news you get on social media?Shutterstock

There has been a lot of noise about “FAKE news” recently, including its ability to influence the political process. But now some authorities are fighting back.

So far this battle is mainly being played out on the arena of national defence strategies. Little attention has been...

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  1. Why 'green-black' alliances are less simple than they seem
  2. Grattan on Friday: One Nation blows WA campaign but will Hanson’s supporters care?
  3. Politics podcast: WA election – Mark McGowan accuses Turnbull of bluffing
  4. Research Check: will using lice products give my children behavioural problems?
  5. Australians' attitudes to vaccination are more complex than a simple 'pro' or 'anti' label
  6. What our backyards can tell us about the world
  7. The daily life of a Neanderthal revealed from the gunk in their teeth
  8. Democracy needs more trees and less Trump
  9. Weekly Dose: while the media panic about ice, we should worry about carfentanil
  10. FactCheck: does Western Australia have the highest unemployment in the country?
  11. The great movie scenes: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  12. Contested spaces: we need to see public space through older eyes too
  13. Face Value: sentiment analysis shows business leaders are positive about the year ahead
  14. DNA reveals Aboriginal people had a long and settled connection to country
  15. Roe 8: Perth's environmental flashpoint in the WA election
  16. Indonesia vows to tackle marine pollution
  17. Selective schools increasingly cater to the most advantaged students
  18. Banning orders won't solve alcohol-fuelled violence – but they can be part of the solution
  19. Here's Looking at: Brook Andrew's Sexy and dangerous
  20. Health Check: do men really sweat more than women?
  21. Politics podcast: WA poll – Kim Beazley on One Nation
  22. ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, February 2017
  23. Warm for the human form, from Rodin's bronzes to stone slabs
  24. Why 'digital gold' won't ever kill off the real thing
  25. Here's how citizen power can drive mental health reform
  26. Contested spaces: a user's guide to shared paths
  27. WikiLeaks Vault 7 reveals staggering breadth of 'CIA hacking'
  28. Why we're marching for science in Australia
  29. FactCheck Q A: are there laws to protect against 'revenge porn' in Australia?
  30. The Science of Leading
  31. The fragility of women's rights: how female guilds wielded power long ago
  32. Unconscious bias is keeping women out of senior roles, but we can get around it
  33. Girls with early first periods become women with greater risk of gestational diabetes
  34. Contested spaces: you can't stop the music – the sounds that divide shoppers
  35. Speaking with: Peter Green on saving the Christmas Island red crab
  36. The eyes have it: how vision may have driven fishes onto land
  37. Snapchat's share price already fading as fast as one of its user's photos
  38. Politics podcast: election report from the West
  39. Is there a test your child can take before getting vaccinated, as Pauline Hanson said?
  40. ABC restructuring: leaner, but hopefully not meaner
  41. Explainer: what are chemical weapons and how do soldiers guard against them?
  42. Why do specialists get paid so much and does something need to be done about it?
  43. Why women make the best stock traders
  44. Australia's almost a world leader in home building, so that isn't a fix for affordability
  45. Five-yearly environmental stocktake highlights the conflict between economy and nature
  46. How to protect your private data when you travel to the United States
  47. Millennials in the workplace: not as different as you think
  48. Hidden fees and the lowdown on Macquarie's latest way to make money
  49. Explainer: what are blood groups and why do they matter?
  50. Company results: how competition is transforming Australia's retail sector

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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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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The Daily Magazine

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...