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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

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...