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Understanding the NDIS: many eligible people with disabilities are likely to miss out

  • Written by: Karen R Fisher, Professor, UNSW Australia
imageHomeless people are more likely to miss out on NDIS support.Derek Midgley/Flickr, CC BY

On July 1 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs it, and the issues to be addressed before...

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Understanding the NDIS: will parents of newly diagnosed children with disability be left in the dark?

  • Written by: Alison M Marchbank, Honarary Fellow; Early Childhood Education., Charles Darwin University
imageThe NDIS poses many more challenges to parents with children newly diagnosed with developmental delay.from shutterstock.com

On July 1 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs it, and the...

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Co-living is demolishing the line between work and life

  • Written by: Tim Mahlberg, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney
imageToday's 'office' for many is anywhere with a reliable internet connection.Myles Tan/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

In the past two weeks I’ve met two people who introduced themselves as global nomads. By “nomads” they mean someone who moves from place to place with no fixed address, other than their email address. They consult wherever they...

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Why Australians should care about the South Pole

  • Written by: Elizabeth Leane, Assoc. Professor of English and ARC Future Fellow, University of Tasmania
imageAustralia (whose flag is pictured on the right) is one of several countries with a big stake in the South Pole.Josh Landis/US NSF/Wikimedia

Earth’s geographic poles have been making a lot of news lately. Canada is looking to make a claim on the North Pole within the next couple of years, arguing that the pole (along with a large slab of the...

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  1. Bloody good TV: how Rake changed Australian television
  2. Barnaby Joyce gives some protection on Turnbull's vulnerable right flank
  3. Queensland postal votes could give Coalition majority government
  4. The lessons to be learned now the ABC's pulled its 'inaccurate' Wi-Fried program
  5. Weekly Dose: ice and speed, the drugs that kept soldiers awake and a president young
  6. Workers are taking on more risk in the gig economy
  7. Renewable jet fuel could be growing on Australia's iconic gum trees
  8. Why drug-detection dogs are sniffing up the wrong tree
  9. Explainer: why stock market panic can signal a good time to buy
  10. Facing bumps, but on the right track: Indonesia's democratic progress
  11. Understanding the NDIS: a history of disability welfare from 'deserving poor' to consumers in control
  12. Understanding the NDIS: how does the scheme work and am I eligible for funding?
  13. Defiant Hanson will test a Coalition government
  14. Business Briefing: are Hanson, NXT and the Nationals bad for business?
  15. Research fraud: the temptation to lie – and the challenges of regulation
  16. Christos Tsiolkas, the 'blasphemous' artist and Barracuda
  17. If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?
  18. Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
  19. Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect
  20. By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far
  21. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  22. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  23. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  24. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  25. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  26. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  27. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  28. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  29. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  30. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  31. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  32. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  33. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  34. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  35. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  36. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  37. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  38. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  39. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  40. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  41. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  42. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  43. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  44. The off-topic Conversation #100
  45. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  46. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  47. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  48. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  49. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  50. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil

Business News

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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The Daily Magazine

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...