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Going for gold: Trump, Louis XIV and interior design

  • Written by: Robert Wellington, Lecturer, Art History and Visual Culture, Australian National University
imageUS President Donald Trump, flanked by Senior Advisor Jared Kushner (standing, L-R), Vice President Mike Pence, Staff Secretary Rob Porter and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus - in front of the new Oval Office gold curtains. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Yellow-gold swagged curtains, glimpsed in the first pictures from the Trump administration’s...

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Sport is more than just a fringe player in Australia's economy

  • Written by: Bob Stewart, Professor in the School of Sport and Exercise Science, Victoria University
imageAustralian sport may only account for 1.6% of total household spend, but its macro impact on the economy is strong. from www.shutterstock.com

In strictly statistical terms, the Australian sport and physical recreation sector is a “fringe player” in the national economic game. In 2010, the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that...

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Medicine for older people is the same for anyone else: treat the person, not just the body

  • Written by: Bill Lukin, Consultant Emergency Physician and Palliative Medicine Trainee Physician, Clinical Associate Lecturer at the School of Medicine, The University of Queensland
imageModern medicine too often posits doctors as mechanics and people as machines needing to be fixed. Neil Kumar/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

This article is part of our series on older people’s health. It looks at the changes and processes that occur in our body as we age, the conditions we’re more likely to suffer from and what we can do to prevent...

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What's happening in our bodies as we age?

  • Written by: Lisa Hee, Director of Healthy Ageing and Dementia Programs School of Nursing and Midwifery, PhD candidate in ?, CQUniversity Australia
imageThere are many processes that occur as a result of 'wear and tear' in the body.from www.shutterstock.com.au

This article is part of our series on older people’s health. It looks at the changes and processes that occur in our body as we age, the conditions we’re more likely to suffer from and what we can do to prevent them.


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  1. Youngest in class twice as likely to take ADHD medication
  2. Loose-cannon Trump enters the tinderbox of US-Russia-China relations
  3. Explainer: what rights do workers have to getting paid in the gig economy?
  4. Things fall apart: why do the ecosystems we depend on collapse?
  5. 2017: The year ahead in cinema
  6. Could Russian hacking pose a threat to Australian democracy?
  7. NSW ReachTEL: Coalition has big lead with One Nation at 16.3%
  8. 'America first' – Donald Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States
  9. Why Australian supermarkets continue to look to the UK for leadership
  10. Three theories for what's causing the global productivity slowdown
  11. ASEAN countries should find a solution to end the persecution of Rohingya
  12. Who will keep predatory science journals at bay now that Jeffrey Beall's blog is gone?
  13. President Trump threatens to undermine key measure of climate policy success
  14. What comes next for Nick Kyrgios is up to Nick Kyrgios
  15. Explainer: what are the limits to charities advancing political causes?
  16. Obama's legacy: history will judge him more kindly than his critics think
  17. Australians on Twitter were 'positive' about the US election of Donald Trump
  18. Syria, Russia and Turkey – the uneasy alliance reshaping world politics
  19. Ultra, super, clean coal power? We've heard it before
  20. Mythbusting Ancient Rome - the truth about the vomitorium
  21. Breast milk banking continues an ancient human tradition and can save lives
  22. Australia needs to invest if it wants the tourism boom to continue
  23. Vital Signs: brace yourselves for the new economic reality
  24. All hail Trump, the great transgressor!
  25. Australia's privacy laws gutted in court ruling on what is 'personal information'
  26. Aussie rules football still has a way to go to be considered 'feminist'
  27. Why don't we know how many people die in our hospitals?
  28. Baird's early exit means NSW loses a leader whose best years were yet to come
  29. 2016 crowned hottest year on record: Australia needs to get heat smart
  30. Australian science making some progress amid the march of ministers
  31. Is 2017 the year to ditch the term 'innovation'?
  32. Clemency for Chelsea Manning – but will Assange or Snowden also find the US merciful?
  33. Physical health ignored in people with mental illness
  34. The world's best wildlife photography reveals a fragile, beautiful realm
  35. Printing more money isn't the answer to all economic ills
  36. Australia needs stricter rules to curb air pollution, but there's a lot we could all do now
  37. If we scrapped the states, increasing Canberra's clout would be a backward step
  38. Explainer: Why the human voice is so versatile
  39. The search for MH370 is over: what we learnt and where to now
  40. Stinking dead fish portend major problem with carp herpes release
  41. University completion rates won't be improved by looking at isolated causes
  42. Celebrating the songs of Australia's civil rights movement
  43. Do 8 men really control the same wealth as the poorest half of the global population?
  44. What's in store for new health minister Greg Hunt?
  45. How professional sport handicaps youth sporting culture
  46. What next for the ASX and Blockchain in 2017?
  47. FactCheck: what are the facts on rising child care prices?
  48. Xi Jinping may be preaching trade, but China's opening up has slowed
  49. When gentrification lacks empathy: a case study
  50. A genuinely believable CGI actor? It won't be long

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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...