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Game therapy: serious video games can help children with cerebral palsy

  • Written by: David Hobbs, Lecturer and PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Engineering, Flinders University

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability, affecting more than 34,000 Australians, and more than 17 million people worldwide.

The condition results when there is an injury to the developing brain that goes on to affect a child’s movement and posture, but can also include the senses (vision, hearing, touch) and...

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The Great Wall fails to bring down the barriers in a lacklustre Chinese-US epic

  • Written by: Joyleen Christensen, Program Convenor (Foundation Studies - Central Coast) and Lecturer in Film and Literature, University of Newcastle
imageThe Great Wall, an epic US-Chinese coproduction. Universal Pictures

Matt Damon was right to insist that commentators wait to see the finished film before making judgements about his role as a “white saviour of China” in the new Chinese-US coproduction, The Great Wall.

That being said, the initial outrage over the casting of a white...

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Bush democracy wins out but council mergers continue in Sydney

  • Written by: Amelia Thorpe, Senior Lecturer and Director of Environmental Law Programs, UNSW
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The 2016 announcement that 40 local councils in New South Wales would be dismissed and replaced by 19 new ones generated a backlash that has been strong and sustained. Efforts to resist amalgamation proved successful this week, at least for regional communities. New Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced that the Coalition state government will...

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  3. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the omnibus bill
  4. Netanyahu visit historic – and potentially fraught – for Australia
  5. Words, Tweets and Stones in the Political Correctness Wars
  6. How we do FactChecks at The Conversation
  7. Essays on health: reporting medical news is too important to mess up
  8. Australians believe 18C protections should stay
  9. Australia's electricity market is not agile and innovative enough to keep up
  10. Friday essay: the female werewolf and her shaggy suffragette sisters
  11. Vital Signs: business confidence spikes but uncertainty reigns
  12. Grattan on Friday: The 'Omnibus' puts government in a tangle and Xenophon in a jam
  13. The Red Detachment of Women marches forward – but to where?
  14. Politics podcast: Anthony Albanese on Labor's approach to infrastructure
  15. North Korea may not yet have a long-range missile, but its progress is worrying
  16. Help us restore trust in experts
  17. Roe 8 fails the tests of responsible 21st-century infrastructure planning
  18. Rental insecurity: why fixed long-term leases aren't the answer
  19. Global clean energy scorecard puts Australia 15th in the world
  20. Where art meets industry: protecting the spectacular rock art of the Burrup Peninsula
  21. Jakarta governor's race a litmus test for Indonesia
  22. What will my child's life be like? Newly identified genes may help diagnose autism and disability
  23. How changing times made Australia's political leaders more disposable
  24. Human genome editing report strikes the right balance between risks and benefits
  25. Dream homes: Architecture and popular imagination
  26. Full response from Mark McGowan on methamphetamine use in Western Australia
  27. Climate change doubled the likelihood of the New South Wales heatwave
  28. Something smells off: Kate Grenville's case against fragrance
  29. Sky News is not yet Fox News, but it has the good, the bad and the uglies
  30. Why sitting is not the 'new smoking'
  31. After all the talk, what is the Turnbull government actually doing for small business?
  32. Perceptions of genetically modified food are informed by more than just science
  33. Politics podcast: Barnaby Joyce on a year at the top
  34. Clementine Ford and Lindy West talk Twitter and life on and off the Internet
  35. How the warming world could turn many plants and animals into climate refugees
  36. Before pregnancy even starts, healthy weight in mums and dads lowers obesity risk in children
  37. Regulations needed for litigation funders who can't pay out when cases fail
  38. Closing the Gap is failing and needs a radical overhaul
  39. States drag feet on affordable housing, with Victoria the worst
  40. That Lump of Coal
  41. FactCheck: is Australia on track to have the oldest pension age in the developed world?
  42. How to cut through when talking to anti-vaxxers and anti-fluoriders
  43. Why the government should tax unhealthy foods and subsidise nutritious ones
  44. Moving on from home ownership for 'Generation Rent'
  45. Understanding populism: how leaders can better sell economic reform
  46. The Great Australian Plays: The Front Room Boys and New Wave theatre
  47. End of the road? Why it might be time to ditch your car
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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...