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Healthy microbes make for a resilient Great Barrier Reef

  • Written by: Maxine Gatt, Editor, The Conversation

Healthy microbes make for a healthy coral reef. And if that microbiological community is disrupted by overfishing, pollution or climate change, it can contribute to the decline of reefs.

A three-year study published this month in Nature Communications, conducted on a reef in the Florida Keys, United States, has shed light on how microbes living on...

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Leave wins UK Brexit referendum 52-48

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, PhD Student, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

Defying expectations of a solid Remain victory, the UK has voted to Leave the European Union by about a 52-48 margin. Remain won easily in Scotland, London and some other big cities, but otherwise Leave swept. The Labour heartland north of England was expected to be better for Remain, but in fact Leave dominated.

Online polls had the contest neck...

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What's wrong with the web and do we need to fix it?

  • Written by: Sam Hinton, Assistant Professor in Web Design, University of Canberra
imageDo we need a decentralised web?Shutterstock/cybrain

More than 20 years after the first web server started bringing the internet into our lives, a recent conference in San Francisco brought together some of its creators to discuss its future.

The general tone of the conference is probably best summed up by the Electronic Frontiers Foundation’sCo...

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Are itchier insect bites more likely to make us sick?

  • Written by: Cameron Webb, Clinical Lecturer and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
imageItchy inflamed mozzie bites help viruses to spread.Keith/Flickr, CC BY-SA

New research suggests we could better understand mosquito-borne disease by looking closely at our itchy bites.

Mosquitoes need blood. Unfortunately, they often get that blood from us; some of us are bitten more commonly than others. But mosquitoes aren’t flying syringes...

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  1. India's looking for a new central bank governor to perform a tough balancing act
  2. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Medicare scare campaign
  3. Election FactCheck: is the Australian Sex Party right about religious organisations, tax and record-keeping?
  4. Not only do youth vote, they also represent their own
  5. Vital Signs: world markets wait for Brexit vote
  6. Robots are moving in to our homes, but there's no killer app
  7. Boondoggles, bellwethers and poli-tic-al parasites: revisiting political expressions
  8. Is there any hope for gambling reform in a new parliament?
  9. What do the Liberal and Labor election health promises mean for you?
  10. Australia's youth unemployment policy needs to be seen as a hand up, not a hand out
  11. Power to the people: how communities can help meet our renewable energy goals
  12. Friday essay: When Manet met Degas
  13. Driverless cars should sacrifice their passengers for the greater good -- just not when I'm the passenger
  14. Kitchen Science: beyond the sweetness of sugar
  15. Grattan on Friday: is Malcolm Turnbull inoculated against Labor's Medicare scare?
  16. There is more agreement between the parties on higher ed than slogans suggest
  17. It’s all about the money, honey
  18. Witless white noise, virulent ugliness: Brexit debate plays out its last scenes
  19. Why politicians and fictional characters have a lot in common
  20. Report urges India to allow overseas universities to open up campuses
  21. Uber, entrepreneur social ? Sans doute. L’ubérisation ? Pas forcément
  22. Treaty debate will only strengthen Indigenous recognition process
  23. Experienced shareholders better than independent directors for business
  24. Sky's the limit – now share the love
  25. Drug companies are buying doctors – for as little as a $16 meal
  26. How CSIRO is turbocharging the world's largest radio telescopes
  27. ReachTEL polls have large swings to Labor in NSW marginals
  28. Election explainer: why can't Australians vote online?
  29. Can cycling help with grief and depression?
  30. Is Medicare under threat? Making sense of the privatisation debate
  31. The sound of silence: why has the environment vanished from election politics?
  32. Timeline: Australia's climate policy
  33. Views from abroad: how is the world seeing Australia's election?
  34. What's the key to home ownership for Gen Y?
  35. How the major parties' policies compare on business and finance regulation
  36. Here's looking at Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with monkeys
  37. One in five early childhood educators plan to leave the profession
  38. Referendum Day in the Dis-United Kingdom
  39. No massacres and an accelerating decline in overall gun deaths: the impact of Australia’s major 1996 gun law reforms
  40. Labor moves its scare campaign onto vaccination register
  41. Barnaby Joyce might seek another portfolio
  42. Managing same-sex marriage plebiscite would be a challenge for Turnbull within his own ranks
  43. The need for speed: there's still time to fix Australia's NBN
  44. Explainer: what is ‘value capture’ and what does it mean for cities?
  45. How is the UK's Brexit referendum different from Australian referendums?
  46. Why the Prime Minister's Literary Awards need an urgent overhaul
  47. The fossil-fuelled political economy of Australian elections
  48. Electricity prices, the election agenda and the case for bipartisanship
  49. Weekly Dose: codeine doesn't work for some people, and works too well for others
  50. Here's a good news conservation story: farmers are helping endangered ecosystems

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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

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...