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Explainer: why stock market panic can signal a good time to buy

  • Written by: Lee Smales, Senior Lecturer, Finance, Curtin University
imageDifficult to measure, easy to see.Tom Simpson/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Financial markets around the world are responding to current political uncertainty in both Australia and the UK by sending stocks, bonds and currencies on a rollercoaster ride.

The far-reaching implications of Brexit caused the S&P/ASX 200 volatility index (A-VIX) to spike to the...

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Facing bumps, but on the right track: Indonesia's democratic progress

  • Written by: Amalinda Savirani, Lecturer, Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Members of Indonesia’s civil society organisations were euphoric when the country elected Joko Widodo, a political outsider, as president. But two years into his presidency, old-style political horse-trading has tempered the initial high expectations of a better way of doing politics in the world’s most-populous Muslim-majority nation.

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Understanding the NDIS: a history of disability welfare from 'deserving poor' to consumers in control

  • Written by: Paul Ramcharan, Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Social Research, RMIT University
imageChoice and control reflect the first principle of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability.from www.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...

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Understanding the NDIS: how does the scheme work and am I eligible for funding?

  • Written by: Carmel Laragy, Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University
imageThe NDIS brings seismic changes to disability support in Australia.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 issues to be addressed before...

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  1. Defiant Hanson will test a Coalition government
  2. Business Briefing: are Hanson, NXT and the Nationals bad for business?
  3. Research fraud: the temptation to lie – and the challenges of regulation
  4. Christos Tsiolkas, the 'blasphemous' artist and Barracuda
  5. If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?
  6. Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
  7. Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect
  8. By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far
  9. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  10. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  11. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  12. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  13. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  14. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  15. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  16. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  17. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  18. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  19. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  20. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  21. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  22. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  23. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  24. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  25. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  26. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  27. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  28. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  29. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  30. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  31. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  32. The off-topic Conversation #100
  33. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  34. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  35. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  36. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  37. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  38. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  39. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  40. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  41. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  42. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  43. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  44. The myth of public opinion
  45. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  46. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  47. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  48. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  49. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  50. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

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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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Will These Bloody Kids Ever Move Out? The Resurrection of the Duplex Says No

Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...

Critical Structural Checks to Prioritise Before Renovating an Older Property

The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...

Why Regular Gutter Cleaning Northern Beaches Is Important

Living in the Northern Beaches offers beautiful coastal scenery, fresh air, and leafy surroundings...

Double Glazed Sliding Doors vs Standard Sliding Doors: Key Differences

Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...

How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation Timeline (Without Surprises)

A bathroom renovation rarely feels “small” once work begins. Even modest updates involve multiple ...

What “Extraction Facial” Actually Means (And When It Helps)

“Extraction facial” is one of those skincare terms people use as if it’s one standard treatment, b...

How Compounded Medicines Support Individual Health Needs

Not every patient responds to medicine in the same way. Age, allergies, dosage requirements and sw...

How Live Comedy Can Shape the Mood of an Event

The mood of an event is shaped by more than the venue, food, music, or schedule. Entertainment can...

Why Home Gym Mats Are Becoming a Must-Have

Building a dedicated workout space at home has become increasingly common across Australia. Many p...