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The Business Council of Australia and its new head need a reality check

  • Written by: Lindy Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Politics, UNSW Australia

The Business Council of Australia (BCA) looks set to double down on its failed strategy in its appointment of new president Grant King.

The chief business lobby group found itself at odds with the Coalition government in the last term, as it relentlessly pushed the government to pursue politically unsaleable agendas. It had a significant hand in...

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Imitation game: how copies can solve our cultural heritage crises

  • Written by: Felicity Strong, PhD Candidate - Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne
imageThe Otsuka Museum of Art in Tokushima features a full-sized replica of the Sistine Chapel. Kzaral/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Visitors to the Otsuka Museum in Japan are offered the chance to see through time. Two life-sized copies of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper are hung on opposing walls, one showing it before the major 1999 restoration, and one as...

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Nitrogen pollution: the forgotten element of climate change

  • Written by: Ee Ling Ng, Research fellow, University of Melbourne
imageOur food system depends on nitrogen fertilisers. Nitrogen image from www.shutterstock.com

While carbon pollution gets all the headlines for its role in climate change, nitrogen pollution is arguably a more challenging problem. Somehow we need to grow more food to feed an expanding population while minimising the problems associated with nitrogen...

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  1. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 3
  2. The underbelly of sport: Dirty Games
  3. Trump rewrites the diplomatic rule book
  4. Will Italy's referendum trigger the next crisis?
  5. A New Politics of Time
  6. ABCC amended local content rules will help Australian steelmakers compete against low-quality imports
  7. Pinchgut's Theodora brings the irrational power of love to uncertain times
  8. Inquiry into Lyme-like illness calls for more research and better treatment
  9. South Australia's reasons for voting down euthanasia go against the evidence
  10. Great Barrier Reef report to UN shows the poor progress on water quality
  11. Three ways to boost science performance in Australian schools
  12. On the pleasure of smoking
  13. Looking back at Italy 1992: a country stuck in the centre in 2016
  14. Everyone's talking but no-one's listening: it's time to reclaim the art of communication
  15. Parliament finishes for 2016, capping off a messy, turbulent year
  16. Don't expect a rerun of the Asian Financial Crisis
  17. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the final week of parliament
  18. A tiny wasp could save Christmas Island's spectacular red crabs from crazy ants
  19. Why the health and agriculture sectors need to work together to stop antibiotic resistance
  20. Why Australia should trial the new phonics screening check
  21. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 2
  22. How hard will it be for Australia to extradite and prosecute Neil Prakash?
  23. Look up: how policy gaps and failure blind us to what's going on in Indigenous affairs
  24. Explainer: what is scurvy and is it making a comeback?
  25. Friday essay: the Rise and Fall of oil in popular culture
  26. Despite the hype, batteries aren't the cheapest way to store energy on the grid
  27. Investors and speculators aren't disrupting the water markets
  28. Vital Signs: the data that won't help the government on housing supply
  29. Why people love to delude themselves with sports rituals and superstitions
  30. Grattan on Friday: Can Malcolm Turnbull persuade sceptical voters he is delivering?
  31. The age of uncertainty is upon us, and we'd better get used to it
  32. Government gives Greens $100 million for Landcare to get backpacker tax deal
  33. Australia's Google Tax may be the second in the world but it's too early to tell if it's the 'toughest'
  34. Got high cholesterol? Here are five foods to eat and avoid
  35. What to say if your child asks, 'what's the point of maths?'
  36. How microplastics make their way up the ocean food chain into fish
  37. It's good the government will report GDP per capita, but it shouldn't stop there
  38. From warm to swarm: why insect activity increases in summer
  39. Why the world needs superheroes
  40. Hope, certainty and trust: issues abound in US refugee resettlement deal
  41. Unfaithfully yours: what happens when virtual reality affairs get real?
  42. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 1
  43. Italy votes on constitutional reform but it may not be enough to save the economy
  44. ShapingSEQ regional plan gives 'stakeholders' a bigger say than citizens
  45. Restoring the construction watchdog ABCC: experts respond
  46. Forget Silicon Valley, Finland's Slush is a celebration of Europe's tech ascendancy
  47. Reliable renewable electricity is possible if we make smart decisions now
  48. Our cities need to go on a resource diet
  49. How do we deal with the coming waves of climate change refugees?
  50. Should we do away with exams altogether? No, but we need to rethink their design and purpose

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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...