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Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement

  • Written by: Lauren Rosewarne, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne
imageIt is reasonable to conclude that it's more likely to be men than women who scribble dicks and balls on ballot papers.ABC

If people are forced to go to a polling booth, then they’re forced to put in at least three or four seconds into the process. It’s why I favour compulsory voting.

And even if only three or four seconds are put in...

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Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?

  • Written by: Diana Lucia, PhD candidate, Neuroscience, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland
imageAlmost half of pregnant women in Australia said they drank alcohol before they knew they were pregnant.from www.shutterstock.com.au

It is well established that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on the developing foetus. Newborns exposed to maternal alcohol develop a range of behavioural, physical and cognitive...

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Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease

  • Written by: Carl Rhodes, Professor of Organization Studies, University of Technology Sydney

German car maker Volkswagen is paying out up to $15.3 billion to address the effects of the emission crisis in the United States. This by far the biggest settlement in the history of the auto industry.

However what happened at Volkswagen, is a symptom that of an economic system characterised by hyper-competition, enormous stakes and inflated...

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The off-topic Conversation #100

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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  1. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  2. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  3. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  4. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  5. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  6. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  7. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  8. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  9. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  10. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  11. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  12. The myth of public opinion
  13. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  14. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  15. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  16. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  17. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  18. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016
  19. Final polls have Coalition favoured
  20. Gina Rinehart, Weight Loss and Women Under the Microscope
  21. #ausvotes: a final update from the social media hustings
  22. Overcharged for hearing aids? Australia's audiology industry isn't rogue, but needs improvement
  23. Brexit is done, now what about accounting?
  24. Just how safe are Australia's airports?
  25. Brexit harms startups but it may not be fatal
  26. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the campaign's final week
  27. Higher education pays for itself many times over
  28. Crossing the line: why the royal commission examined initiation rituals and defence abuse
  29. Malcolm Turnbull: a prime minister on probation in search of a mandate
  30. Friday essay: the Battle of the Somme and the death of martial glory
  31. Black market jobs cost Australia billions and youth are at the coalface
  32. Your wireless footprint can help police catch a thief
  33. Explainer: what are women's options for giving birth?
  34. Politics for the planet: why nature and wildlife need their own seats at the UN
  35. Grattan on Friday: Shorten struggles as campaign winds down
  36. WA-xit: history beckons
  37. Brexit could leave the European Union struggling with its climate targets
  38. Britain’s 'Bregret' offers timely lessons for Australian voters this weekend
  39. Election explainer: why do I have to vote, anyway?
  40. The shame game: why it's time to end the ‘mummy wars’
  41. Election FactCheck: Does the government spend $3 billion each year on the offshore asylum seeker detention system?
  42. Anti-discrimination law exemptions don't strike the right balance between rights and freedoms
  43. Slanguage and ‘dinky di’ Aussie talk in elections
  44. Only serious reform will avoid more exits from the European Union
  45. Shorten the consensus leader unites a fractured Labor, but it may not quite be enough
  46. Speaking with: ‘Poll Bludger’ William Bowe in the final week of the election campaign
  47. Video didn't kill the radio star – she's hosting a podcast
  48. States will ultimately pay for federal promises, no matter who wins Saturday's election
  49. Labor and Coalition need to go further than R D and startups to create innovation
  50. The Earth's biodiversity could be much greater than we thought

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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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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...