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Five-yearly environmental stocktake highlights the conflict between economy and nature

  • Written by: William Jackson, Adjunct Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Australia’s population growth and economic activity continue to pose major environmental challenges, according to a comprehensive five-yearly stocktake of the country’s environmental health.

The federal government’s State of the Environment 2016 report (prepared by a group of independent experts, which I chaired), released today,...

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How to protect your private data when you travel to the United States

  • Written by: Paul Ralph, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Auckland
imageWhat do you do if a border official asks for your phone PIN?Ervins Strauhmanis/Flickr, CC BY-SA

On January 30 – three days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting immigration from several predominantly Muslim countries – an American scientist employed by NASA was detained at the US border until he...

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Millennials in the workplace: not as different as you think

  • Written by: Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne

Comparing generations is a reliable way to provoke an argument. Members of one generation are apt to criticise the failings of others and be blind to their own. As George Orwell wrote: “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it”.

Mutual...

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Hidden fees and the lowdown on Macquarie's latest way to make money

  • Written by: Michael West, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney

It is easy to harbour a sneaking admiration for Macquarie Bank and the relentless ingenuity of the “millionaires’ factory” in finding new ways to make money.

“People are our most important asset” is an oft-uttered motto of Australia’s best-known investment bank and it is certainly true. The bank even appears to...

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  1. Explainer: what are blood groups and why do they matter?
  2. Company results: how competition is transforming Australia's retail sector
  3. How clergy became scapegoats of the sex abuse crisis in the Anglican Church
  4. The Nintendo Switch breaks convention but lacks a killer app
  5. Please don't do your own research on immunisation; you'll get it wrong
  6. Fake news – a user's guide
  7. The case for renationalising Australia's electricity grid
  8. Love meat too much to be vegetarian? Go 'flexitarian'
  9. Betroffenheit, when the mind and body get stuck
  10. Contested spaces: who belongs on the street where you live?
  11. Colonoscopy: nothing to fear from the 'silver stallion'
  12. How new hepatitis C drugs could tackle liver cancer, too
  13. Tax laws are not keeping up with our globally mobile workforce: new research
  14. Barrie Kosky's Saul: a masterpiece of operatic staging
  15. Trump and Brexit won't kill globalisation – we're too far in
  16. Barnett government looks set for defeat as One Nation looms large in WA election
  17. Contested spaces: we shall fight on the beaches...
  18. Four cultural clashes that are holding East Asian employees back
  19. 'Claim the sky': a new climate movement for the Trump era
  20. The role of pharmacists should be overhauled, taking the heat off GPs
  21. Pop with purpose: in defence of Justin Bieber
  22. Driverless cars, just imagine how we could use them
  23. Scott Morrison says budget will remember the renters
  24. Turnbull rounds on Pauline Hanson
  25. Election fever doesn’t grip WA
  26. The Secret River exquisitely illuminates the unspeakable under the stars
  27. In places where it's legal, how many people are ending their lives using euthanasia?
  28. Former ambassador Jeffrey Bleich speaks on Trump, disruptive technology, and the role of education in a changing economy
  29. WA ReachTEL: Labor leads 52-48, One Nation down, Greens up
  30. A survival guide for the coming AI revolution
  31. Now for some good news: regular sex benefits your mental health, too
  32. Three reasons businesses are paying higher dividends rather than investing
  33. Foreign policy white paper should reflect the uncertainty of our times
  34. Explainer: where to from here on penalty rates?
  35. Women who commit violent crimes need programs to help them while in prison
  36. How to slash half a billion dollars a year from Australia's drugs bill
  37. The government needs to better enforce the laws it creates, to protect franchise workers
  38. Friday essay: the politics of Aboriginal kitsch
  39. Australia gets its first public display of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
  40. Grattan on Friday: The art of walking, forwards and backwards, and some thoughts on Brandis
  41. Climate change's signature was writ large on Australia's crazy summer of 2017
  42. Australia has kept disabled migrant children out for decades – it's time we gave them protection instead
  43. Where are the working-class characters on today's Australian TV?
  44. Catchphrase to cliché: how corporate-speak became common in our everyday lives
  45. Home prices tell us the value the public puts on green spaces
  46. The mysterious disappearance of health from New South Wales planning laws
  47. Kenneth Arrow's legacy and why elections can be flawed
  48. Why it might be time to reconsider the money spent on genetics research
  49. Revealed: the hidden problem of economic abuse in Australia
  50. How climate change threatens to make our bread less tasty

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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

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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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Thermoplastic vs. Paint: The True Long-Term Cost Comparison

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Why Vetting Beats Volume: The Real Story Behind Australia's Growing Applicant Pools

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

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How to Get a Document Notarised in Sydney: What to Bring, What It Costs and How Long It Takes

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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...