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Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets

  • Written by: Lisel O'Dwyer, Senior Researcher, Social and Policy Studies, Flinders University
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We don’t tend to talk about toilets much, even though we all use them. Yet not only do public toilets meet our voiding needs when we go out, but they are the site for many underlying social processes and behaviours, especially those related to gender roles. They also represent unspoken boundaries between public and private (eyes front! Avoid...

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Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets

  • Written by: Peter Wells, Professor, Accounting Discipline Group, University of Technology Sydney

Some companies are taking years to recognise asset impairments, and may be misleading investors who are not privy to the valuation decisions. Research shows this is because managers of many firms think or hope that assets are not overvalued.

This occurs when companies either don’t recognise, or delay the recognition of asset impairments....

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Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super

  • Written by: Helen Hodgson, Associate Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University

The Australian superannuation system is already complex to navigate without the added uncertainty of looming changes. These changes may not even eventuate if the Coalition fails to gain the support it needs in parliament.

Superannuation reform was a key feature of the 2016-17 Budget handed down the week before the election was called. The Coalition,...

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  1. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  2. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  3. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  4. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  5. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  6. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  7. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  8. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  9. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  10. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  11. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  12. The off-topic Conversation #100
  13. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  14. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  15. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  16. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  17. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  18. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  19. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  20. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  21. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  22. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  23. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  24. The myth of public opinion
  25. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  26. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  27. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  28. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  29. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  30. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016
  31. Final polls have Coalition favoured
  32. Gina Rinehart, Weight Loss and Women Under the Microscope
  33. #ausvotes: a final update from the social media hustings
  34. Overcharged for hearing aids? Australia's audiology industry isn't rogue, but needs improvement
  35. Brexit is done, now what about accounting?
  36. Just how safe are Australia's airports?
  37. Brexit harms startups but it may not be fatal
  38. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the campaign's final week
  39. Higher education pays for itself many times over
  40. Crossing the line: why the royal commission examined initiation rituals and defence abuse
  41. Malcolm Turnbull: a prime minister on probation in search of a mandate
  42. Friday essay: the Battle of the Somme and the death of martial glory
  43. Black market jobs cost Australia billions and youth are at the coalface
  44. Your wireless footprint can help police catch a thief
  45. Explainer: what are women's options for giving birth?
  46. Politics for the planet: why nature and wildlife need their own seats at the UN
  47. Grattan on Friday: Shorten struggles as campaign winds down
  48. WA-xit: history beckons
  49. Brexit could leave the European Union struggling with its climate targets
  50. Britain’s 'Bregret' offers timely lessons for Australian voters this weekend

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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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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?

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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

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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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, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...