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Tax and dividend: how conservatives can grow to love carbon pricing

  • Written by: Andrew Hopkins, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Australian National University

In some political circles, hostility to climate policy has become a way of showing off one’s conservative credentials. But a suggestion for pricing carbon, grounded in classic conservative principles, has now emerged in the United States.

It has come not from the populist Trump administration, but from an eminent group of Republicans with...

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What's most likely to kill you? Measuring how deadly our daily activities are

  • Written by: Hassan Vally, Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology, La Trobe University
imageYou're far more likely to drown in the water than get killed by a shark, so why are we more afraid of the latter?from www.shutterstock.com.au

It’s always distressing and tragic when we hear a report of shark attack. But what is the actual likelihood of dying due to a shark encounter in Australia? How concerned about this are you as you go...

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Why algorithms won't necessarily lead to utopian workplaces

  • Written by: Uri Gal, Associate Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney
imageThere are reasons to believe the promise of people analytics may not live up to the hype.shutterstock

Using computer algorithms to make decisions about employees might seem like an objective management strategy, but it could actually give an inaccurate picture of productivity and compromise employees’ rights in the process.

Many businesses are...

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Government losing the argument on energy, according to poll

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

A series of questions by Essential on energy policy has found the Turnbull government is so far failing to persuade people of either its performance or its arguments on energy security.

More than seven in ten (71%) said the government was not doing enough to ensure “affordable, reliable and clean energy” for households and businesses....

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  1. Trump and the cycle of dehumanisation
  2. How we kept disease-spreading Asian Tiger mozzies away from the Australian mainland
  3. Trainspotting on stage brings a disturbing reality vividly to life
  4. Mount Isa contamination 'within guidelines' but residents told to clean their homes
  5. There are some difficult questions to ask Netanyahu, but boycotting his visit won't answer them
  6. APRA fiddles on bank risk while Rome burns
  7. Which supplements work? New labels may help separate the wheat from the chaff
  8. Labor's climate policy could remove the need for renewable energy targets
  9. Bystanders often don't intervene in sexual harassment – but should they?
  10. PewDiePie, new media stars and the court of public opinion
  11. WestConnex audit offers another $17b lesson in how not to fund infrastructure
  12. Morrison's tanty over bankers hiring Anna Bligh was arrogant and absurd
  13. Australia's march towards corporatocracy
  14. The anatomy of an energy crisis – a pictorial guide, Part 2
  15. Explainer: trickle-down economics
  16. FactCheck Q A: was it four degrees hotter 110,000 years ago?
  17. Response from a spokesman for Jacqui Lambie for a FactCheck on climate change
  18. Health Check: are naps good for us?
  19. Diminishing city: hope, despair and Whyalla
  20. Emotional fallout: Little Emperors brings China's one-child policy to the stage
  21. Imaging study confirms differences in ADHD brains
  22. Should Victoria introduce a swifter model of sentencing family violence offenders?
  23. Why small business tax cuts aren't likely to boost 'jobs and growth'
  24. Australia needs to reboot affordable housing funding, not scrap it
  25. New study shows more time walking means less time in hospital
  26. The 20th century saw a 23-fold increase in natural resources used for building
  27. Wary of human-animal hybrids? It's probably just your own moral superiority
  28. Guide to the classics: Alice Pung on Robin Klein's The Sky in Silver Lace
  29. Women also sexually abuse children, but their reasons often differ from men's
  30. US president shoots the messengers. SAD!
  31. WA ReachTEL: Liberals gain to move to tie
  32. The Death of President Trump
  33. The bitter consolation of imitation
  34. Game therapy: serious video games can help children with cerebral palsy
  35. The Great Wall fails to bring down the barriers in a lacklustre Chinese-US epic
  36. Bush democracy wins out but council mergers continue in Sydney
  37. Work councils could be the future of Australian industrial democracy in an ABCC world
  38. Australia emerges as a leader in the global darknet drugs trade
  39. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the omnibus bill
  40. Netanyahu visit historic – and potentially fraught – for Australia
  41. Words, Tweets and Stones in the Political Correctness Wars
  42. How we do FactChecks at The Conversation
  43. Essays on health: reporting medical news is too important to mess up
  44. Australians believe 18C protections should stay
  45. Australia's electricity market is not agile and innovative enough to keep up
  46. Friday essay: the female werewolf and her shaggy suffragette sisters
  47. Vital Signs: business confidence spikes but uncertainty reigns
  48. Grattan on Friday: The 'Omnibus' puts government in a tangle and Xenophon in a jam
  49. The Red Detachment of Women marches forward – but to where?
  50. Politics podcast: Anthony Albanese on Labor's approach to infrastructure

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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

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...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...