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Good corporate governance is good for banks’ bottom line

  • Written by: Amir Arjomandi, Lecturer, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of Wollongong

Sound corporate governance not only boosts banks’ efficiency, it is also good for the profit of Australian banks and their shareholders.

However, new research shows that factors such as the number of board meetings, the involvement of large shareholders in boardroom decisions and whether or not the board has independent members don’t...

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Business Briefing: a better way to design an office

  • Written by: Jenni Henderson, Assistant Editor, Business and Economy, The Conversation

A lot of Australian building codes don’t actually refer to the maximum number of people a building should fit. That’s what researcher Agustin Chevez found when he started to delve into how a better office might look.

As the type of work we do changes, it becomes less about the tasks you do and more about your reactions to and relations...

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Doctors need to be taught how to discuss their patients' excess weight

  • Written by: Adrienne Gordon, Neonatal Staff Specialist, NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow, University of Sydney
imageDoctors need to be able to discuss their patients' weight, but they need to be taught how to do so delicately, for the best outcomes. www.shutterstock.com

With 80% of adults and close to one-third of children expected to be overweight or obese by 2025, doctors are increasingly likely to be working with people who are overweight or obese.

An...

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The longer a woman has been overweight or obese, the higher her cancer risk: study

  • Written by: Tamar Cranswick, Editor, The Conversation
imagePeople should not interpret the study as saying that every woman who has been overweight for some time in her life will develop cancer at some point.UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity

A longitudinal study featuring nearly 74,000 US women has found that the longer a woman has been overweight or obese during her adult life, the higher...

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  3. What makes a winning water polo shot?
  4. The Sydney Opera House upgrade deserves a single guiding vision
  5. Whale of a problem: why do humpback whales protect other species from attack?
  6. Politics podcast: Linda Burney on the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off
  7. As census failure blame points at IBM, why we shouldn't be surprised by its failings
  8. Turnbull to Labor: pass our $6 billion savings bill
  9. The banking story has a way to run for Malcolm Turnbull
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  15. Our planet is heating - the empirical evidence
  16. Cast adrift: Australia risks its international standing over asylum-seeker policies
  17. Violence is normal is Brazil, as visitors to Rio 2016 are finding out
  18. Do film adaptations boost Australian movies at the box office?
  19. Rethinking how we represent transgender children in the media
  20. Could Section 18C protect 'angry white males' like David Leyonhjelm?
  21. As pet owners suffer rental insecurity, perhaps landlords should think again
  22. Fishing, not oil, is at the heart of the South China Sea dispute
  23. Businesses need to get smarter when investing in tech
  24. Ideas from abroad: reforming the Australian university admissions system
  25. In the mind of an elite athlete: what do sportspeople think when they excel?
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  27. Magnetic memoir: a love letter to VHS from the archives
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  31. Health Check: does green mucus mean you're infectious and need antibiotics?
  32. My Scientology Movie: a perceptive mix of psychological drama and reality TV
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  34. Australia's delay in achieving marriage equality is coming at a real cost for our region
  35. How we evolved a winning strategy for the RoboCup competition by imitating nature
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  40. Modelling for major road projects is at odds with driver behaviour
  41. Gaming in the classroom: what we can learn from Pokémon Go technology
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  44. NSW Liberals' factional battles stand in way of reform, but changes in participation demand it
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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

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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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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...