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Growth of women’s football has been a 100-year revolution – it didn't happen overnight

  • Written by: Rob Hess, Associate Professor, College of Sport and Exercise Science, Victoria University
imageThe Carlton ladies football team, 1933.Leader, August 19, 1933

Tonight, when Collingwood ruck Emma King jumps to tap the ball against her Carlton opponent, the spirits of thousands of women who have played Australia’s national game will be leaping with her.

The game is the first in the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW)...

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The legal minefield of 3D printed guns

  • Written by: Richard Matthews, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide

3D printed guns are back in the news after Queensland set a legal precedent for giving Kyle Wirth a six-month suspended sentence for fabricating a number of gun parts.

As presiding Judge Katherine McGuinness acknowledged, Wirth didn’t produce an entire gun – it took police to add a few key parts in order for the gun to successfully fire...

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How do you know if your child is ready to start school?

  • Written by: Frank Niklas, Developmental and educational psychologist, University of Melbourne
imageAnother school year is beginning.from www.shutterstock.com

In this series we’ll explore how to improve schools in Australia. Some of the most prominent experts in the sector tackle key questions, including why we are not seeing much progress; whether we are assessing children in the most effective way; why parents need to listen to what the...

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Hard work, not 'Confucian' mentality, underpins Chinese success overseas

  • Written by: Robert Hoffmann, Professor of Economics, RMIT University
imageThe research found a belief in hard work and enterprise drives the business success of Chinese living overseas.www.shutterstock.com

Our study of ethnically Chinese people in Malaysia shows some of the assumptions about what leads to their business success might be wrong. Past studies point to traditional Confucian values and a refugee mentality as...

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  1. Friday essay: trace fossils – the silence of Ediacara, the shadow of uranium.
  2. ADHD: claims we're diagnosing immature behaviour make it worse for those affected
  3. Grattan on Friday: Malcolm Turnbull should walk away from the refugee deal
  4. New coal plants wouldn't be clean, and would cost billions in taxpayer subsidies
  5. The government is right to fund energy storage: a 100% renewable grid is within reach
  6. Sensible reform to finance affordable housing deserves cross-party support
  7. Turnbull's $1.75 million donation is bad news for Australian democracy
  8. Turnbull’s energy game-changer
  9. Do vegetarians live longer? Probably, but not because they're vegetarian
  10. US embassy says refugee deal stands, but Trump casts new doubt in tweet
  11. Finding flow: learning Ruby on the job
  12. Why do we need a phonics test for six-year-olds?
  13. Make housing affordable and cut road congestion all at once? Here's a way
  14. What's the benefit in making human-animal hybrids?
  15. Educating Australia – why our schools aren't improving
  16. Work hour limits need to change for better mental health and gender equality
  17. Hugh Mackay: the state of the nation starts in your street
  18. Fornication, fluids and faeces: the intimate life of the French court
  19. Dietary guidelines don't work. Here's how to fix them
  20. Why we can't spin a silken yarn as strong as a spider can
  21. Turnbull's right: we need cheap, clean and reliable power – here's how
  22. Turnbull finally reveals his Liberal donation was $1.75 million
  23. Turnbull's energy policy vision: heavy on direction, light on action
  24. Sobering health stats in latest Productivity Commission report
  25. Turnbull believes in timely disclosure of donations – just not his
  26. When the drugs don’t work: how we can turn the tide of antimicrobial resistance
  27. Enough with the Doctor Who gender debate – it's time
  28. Interactive: a snapshot of political donations in Australia for 2015-16
  29. Why, only now, are we finding out who the biggest donors in an election year were?
  30. What has Turnbull agreed to do for Trump?
  31. What economists and tax experts think of the company tax cut
  32. What did Galaxy's poll tell us about freedom of speech and 18C? Not what the IPA said it did
  33. It's time to focus on an endgame for tobacco regulation
  34. Listen up: a plan to help scientists get their research heard by decision-makers
  35. Dunstan, Christies and me: growing up in the ‘Athens of the South’
  36. Turnbull will acknowledge people's pain in speech on agenda
  37. The search for an economic solution for South Australia
  38. More than half the world's most important natural sites are under threat: it's time to protect them
  39. Shallow impact: when crackpot conspiracy theories are touted as news, we all lose
  40. Explainer: what is modern monetary theory?
  41. How should we talk about Trump?
  42. Explainer: what are executive orders? And what force do they have in US politics?
  43. Does more mental health treatment and less stigma produce better mental health?
  44. White House promises Trump ban won't affect Australians
  45. The off-topic Conversation #116
  46. Why the media need to tread carefully when reporting research findings
  47. How Australia can spread the benefits of our bulging infrastructure pipeline
  48. FactCheck: What are the facts on Australia's foreign aid spending?
  49. Methodology: finding the numbers on Australia's foreign aid spending over time
  50. Teased and bullied – the challenges of starting school with a stutter

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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

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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...