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Rush to dam northern Australia comes at the expense of sustainability

  • Written by: Barry Hart, Emeritus Professor Water Science, Monash University
imageCoping with floods is just one of the issues dams need to deal with. Tatters ❀/Flickr, CC BY-ND

Ahead of the election, the major parties have released different visions for developing northern Australia. The Coalition has committed to dam projects across Queensland; Labor has pledged to support the tourism industry.

These pledges build on the...

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Wind and solar PV have won the race – it's too late for other clean energy technologies

  • Written by: Andrew Blakers, Professor of Engineering, Australian National University

Across the world, solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind are the dominant clean energy technologies. This dominance is likely to become overwhelming over the next few years, preventing other clean energy technologies (including carbon capture and storage, nuclear and other renewables) from growing much.

As the graph below shows, PV and wind constitute...

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Life lessons from the editing suite of Paul Cox

  • Written by: Jonathan auf der Heide, Lecturer , University of Melbourne
imageFilmmaker Paul Cox pictured with actor David Wenham in 2012.Julian Smith/AAP

I was introduced to Paul Cox at his home office in Albert Park in 2006. I felt nervous as hell as I was ushered through the dark and musty corridors filled with ancient camera gear. I immediately recognised the posters on the walls and they brought back fond memories of...

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How Australia played the world's first music on a computer

  • Written by: Paul Doornbusch, Adjunct professor of computer science at The University of Melbourne and Associate Dean, Australian College of the Arts., University of Melbourne
imageGeoff Hill and Trevor Pearcey in 1952 with the CSIR Mk1, the world's first computer to make music.University of Melbourne/MSE-CIS Heritage Collection

We don’t think twice about playing music via a computer – we have them in our pockets, and in our homes and offices, with music on tap. But playing music on a computer was once an almost...

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  1. Malcolm Turnbull invokes Brexit to reinforce his campaign, as Newspoll has Coalition moving ahead
  2. Labor costings pass, but scare tactics detract
  3. Labor costings: ALP deficit $16.5 billion higher over the budget period
  4. Malcolm Turnbull: don't risk change or protest
  5. Europe endless, or Europe ending?
  6. After Brexit, keep a close watch on Italy and its Five Star Movement
  7. Paying the piper and calling the tune? Following ClubsNSW's political donations
  8. Warning Sign: Trigger Warnings and Externalities
  9. Brexit rocks Australian sharemarket, worse to come
  10. Stella’s Girls Write Up tells kids good writing starts with having something to say
  11. Brexit stage right: what Britain's decision to leave the EU means for Australia
  12. Post-plebiscite conscience vote on same-sex marriage is not the risk
  13. Healthy microbes make for a resilient Great Barrier Reef
  14. Leave wins UK Brexit referendum 52-48
  15. What's wrong with the web and do we need to fix it?
  16. Are itchier insect bites more likely to make us sick?
  17. India's looking for a new central bank governor to perform a tough balancing act
  18. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Medicare scare campaign
  19. Election FactCheck: is the Australian Sex Party right about religious organisations, tax and record-keeping?
  20. Not only do youth vote, they also represent their own
  21. Vital Signs: world markets wait for Brexit vote
  22. Robots are moving in to our homes, but there's no killer app
  23. Boondoggles, bellwethers and poli-tic-al parasites: revisiting political expressions
  24. Is there any hope for gambling reform in a new parliament?
  25. What do the Liberal and Labor election health promises mean for you?
  26. Australia's youth unemployment policy needs to be seen as a hand up, not a hand out
  27. Power to the people: how communities can help meet our renewable energy goals
  28. Friday essay: When Manet met Degas
  29. Driverless cars should sacrifice their passengers for the greater good -- just not when I'm the passenger
  30. Kitchen Science: beyond the sweetness of sugar
  31. Grattan on Friday: is Malcolm Turnbull inoculated against Labor's Medicare scare?
  32. There is more agreement between the parties on higher ed than slogans suggest
  33. It’s all about the money, honey
  34. Witless white noise, virulent ugliness: Brexit debate plays out its last scenes
  35. Why politicians and fictional characters have a lot in common
  36. Report urges India to allow overseas universities to open up campuses
  37. Uber, entrepreneur social ? Sans doute. L’ubérisation ? Pas forcément
  38. Treaty debate will only strengthen Indigenous recognition process
  39. Experienced shareholders better than independent directors for business
  40. Sky's the limit – now share the love
  41. Drug companies are buying doctors – for as little as a $16 meal
  42. How CSIRO is turbocharging the world's largest radio telescopes
  43. ReachTEL polls have large swings to Labor in NSW marginals
  44. Election explainer: why can't Australians vote online?
  45. Can cycling help with grief and depression?
  46. Is Medicare under threat? Making sense of the privatisation debate
  47. The sound of silence: why has the environment vanished from election politics?
  48. Timeline: Australia's climate policy
  49. Views from abroad: how is the world seeing Australia's election?
  50. What's the key to home ownership for Gen Y?

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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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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

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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

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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...