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We can learn a lot from disasters, and we now know some areas don't recover

  • Written by: Ed Blakely, Honorary Professor in Urban Policy, United States Study Centre, University of Sydney
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Natural disasters were once regarded as a problem for the developing world, with reports of these rarely leading the news. Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy punctured that insularity in the US thanks to a malevolent combination of extreme weather events and population growth – especially in highly inappropriate places like storm-surge zones.

Elsewh...

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Goosebumps, tears and tenderness: what it means to be moved

  • Written by: Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne
imageA team of researchers has begun to unlock the secrets of the heart-melting state.

Emotion embodies motion. When we experience emotions were are agitated and stirred, transported and animated. Motion is at the root of the word itself: emotion comes from the Latin, meaning to move out or away.

Many writers propose a small set of basic emotions, each...

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Coming soon to a cinema near you? Ticket prices shaped by demand

  • Written by: Deb Verhoeven, Professor and Chair of Media and Communication, Deakin University
imageMelbourne-based start up Choovie will launch a service offering demand based ticket pricing to filmgoers at the end of March.Lucky images/shutterstock

Chances are that if you see just one film this year, you probably saw it already. The period between Christmas and Australia Day is typically the busiest and most competitive in our film calendar....

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If scandals don't make us switch banks, financial technology might

  • Written by: Rob Nicholls, Lecturer in Business Law, UNSW
imageEven when bank customers have a very good reason to switch, research shows they're often reluctant to make the move.AAP/Paul Miller

An efficient market relies on rational customers being willing to change suppliers when there’s good reason to do so. But what happens when customers stay put regardless? This issue is particularly acute in the...

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  1. Why the housing shortage exacerbates scabies in Indigenous communities
  2. The environment needs billions of dollars more: here's how to raise the money
  3. Rethinking how we assess learning in schools
  4. Robot rights: at what point should an intelligent machine be considered a 'person'?
  5. Trump, the wannabe king ruling by 'twiat'
  6. Cory Bernardi leaving Liberal fold without parliamentary followers
  7. What is a balanced diet anyway?
  8. Ouch! The drugs don't work for back pain, but here's what does
  9. How regions can persuade fly-in fly-out workers to live locally
  10. Whores through the ages: 'Tis Pity entertains but fails to cut through
  11. Can you sue someone for giving you a bad reference?
  12. Health Check: are painful periods normal?
  13. The tag is cut: how will the Trump-Turnbull spat damage the alliance?
  14. Twelve myths about e-cigarettes that failed to impress the TGA
  15. Deb Wilks: Corporates need to stump up for the arts
  16. Hissstory: how the science of snake bite treatments has changed
  17. Declining sport viewership shows why we should keep it on free TV
  18. Meet El Niño’s cranky uncle that could send global warming into hyperdrive
  19. The world is watching Australia’s decline in schools education. We know how to fix it, but the parents must listen
  20. Australia on the move: how GPS keeps up with a continent in constant motion
  21. From clean cut kids to Christian comics to Riverdale: the Archiverse revolution
  22. If we are reaching neoliberal capitalism's end days, what comes next?
  23. Newspoll shows Coalition trailing 46-54% at start of new parliamentary session
  24. Snapchat's IPO filing does nothing to justify its US $25 billion valuation
  25. Three ingredients for running a successful environmental campaign
  26. Joe Hockey lobbies Trump's right-hand men over refugee deal
  27. WA Newspoll: 54-46 to Labor with One Nation at 13%
  28. High Court confirms Rod Culleton is not a senator – so what happens next?
  29. Joyous, comic and grim: the best new Indigenous playwrights
  30. How storytelling drives finance and economics
  31. Eight podcasts to get between your ears this year
  32. Maybe moderate drinking isn't so good for you after all
  33. Vital Signs: time to shift the goalposts on investor lending again?
  34. University vice chancellors say Trump order threatens global research
  35. To resist Trump’s tyranny, just don’t comply
  36. Will the diplomatic aggravation and reputational damage to Turnbull and Australia have been worth it?
  37. Growth of women’s football has been a 100-year revolution – it didn't happen overnight
  38. The legal minefield of 3D printed guns
  39. How do you know if your child is ready to start school?
  40. Hard work, not 'Confucian' mentality, underpins Chinese success overseas
  41. Friday essay: trace fossils – the silence of Ediacara, the shadow of uranium.
  42. ADHD: claims we're diagnosing immature behaviour make it worse for those affected
  43. Grattan on Friday: Malcolm Turnbull should walk away from the refugee deal
  44. New coal plants wouldn't be clean, and would cost billions in taxpayer subsidies
  45. The government is right to fund energy storage: a 100% renewable grid is within reach
  46. Sensible reform to finance affordable housing deserves cross-party support
  47. Turnbull's $1.75 million donation is bad news for Australian democracy
  48. Turnbull’s energy game-changer
  49. Do vegetarians live longer? Probably, but not because they're vegetarian
  50. US embassy says refugee deal stands, but Trump casts new doubt in tweet

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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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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...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ye...