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Driverless cars should sacrifice their passengers for the greater good -- just not when I'm the passenger

  • Written by: Sophie Moore, Editor, The Conversation

New research has found most people think driverless cars programmed to sacrifice their passengers for the greater good are a good idea – but that not many would drive their family around in one.

Driverless cars are already being tested on Australian roads. Volvo has held driverless vehicle trials in South Australia, with that state...

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Kitchen Science: beyond the sweetness of sugar

  • Written by: Duane Mellor, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Canberra
imageSugar is a surprisingly versatile substance.Shutterstock

We all know the nutritional “evils” of sugar as a potential cause of obesity, chronic disease and death, through to being a potentially brain damaging substance.

However, sugar has been part of the human diet for millennia, and it has some fascinating and highly practical uses.

Prese...

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Grattan on Friday: is Malcolm Turnbull inoculated against Labor's Medicare scare?

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

We’ve yet to find out just how much Labor’s Medicare scare will frighten the public between now and July 2. But it has sent some seismic tremors through the Liberals, grabbed the attention of previously disengaged voters and dominated the campaign’s penultimate week.

Labor’s claim that Malcolm Turnbull would...

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There is more agreement between the parties on higher ed than slogans suggest

  • Written by: Gwilym Croucher, Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne

Despite the obvious differences over fee deregulation, there is more agreement between the political parties on higher education than slogans suggest.

The public debate over student fees sometimes focuses on the unbridgeable gulf between all sides of politics. But lost in public commentary is the consensus on key issues requiring policy attention.

Si...

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  2. Witless white noise, virulent ugliness: Brexit debate plays out its last scenes
  3. Why politicians and fictional characters have a lot in common
  4. Report urges India to allow overseas universities to open up campuses
  5. Uber, entrepreneur social ? Sans doute. L’ubérisation ? Pas forcément
  6. Treaty debate will only strengthen Indigenous recognition process
  7. Experienced shareholders better than independent directors for business
  8. Sky's the limit – now share the love
  9. Drug companies are buying doctors – for as little as a $16 meal
  10. How CSIRO is turbocharging the world's largest radio telescopes
  11. ReachTEL polls have large swings to Labor in NSW marginals
  12. Election explainer: why can't Australians vote online?
  13. Can cycling help with grief and depression?
  14. Is Medicare under threat? Making sense of the privatisation debate
  15. The sound of silence: why has the environment vanished from election politics?
  16. Timeline: Australia's climate policy
  17. Views from abroad: how is the world seeing Australia's election?
  18. What's the key to home ownership for Gen Y?
  19. How the major parties' policies compare on business and finance regulation
  20. Here's looking at Frida Kahlo's Self-portrait with monkeys
  21. One in five early childhood educators plan to leave the profession
  22. Referendum Day in the Dis-United Kingdom
  23. No massacres and an accelerating decline in overall gun deaths: the impact of Australia’s major 1996 gun law reforms
  24. Labor moves its scare campaign onto vaccination register
  25. Barnaby Joyce might seek another portfolio
  26. Managing same-sex marriage plebiscite would be a challenge for Turnbull within his own ranks
  27. The need for speed: there's still time to fix Australia's NBN
  28. Explainer: what is ‘value capture’ and what does it mean for cities?
  29. How is the UK's Brexit referendum different from Australian referendums?
  30. Why the Prime Minister's Literary Awards need an urgent overhaul
  31. The fossil-fuelled political economy of Australian elections
  32. Electricity prices, the election agenda and the case for bipartisanship
  33. Weekly Dose: codeine doesn't work for some people, and works too well for others
  34. Here's a good news conservation story: farmers are helping endangered ecosystems
  35. Wall St might not be ready for a war on high-frequency trading
  36. Infographic: how much does Australia spend on science and research?
  37. The Indi Project: who do Indi voters trust to run the country?
  38. How a Brexit could impact on Australia
  39. Business Briefing: ASIC tries to prevent fintech startups from becoming scammers
  40. Listening but not hearing: process has trumped substance in Indigenous affairs
  41. Tackling Indigenous family violence needs more than band-aid solutions
  42. Are the Greens really the climate radicals we need?
  43. Should academics cite those who have breached moral and humane borders?
  44. New food labels should go further than country of origin
  45. Spacing of letters, not shape of letters, slightly increases reading speed of those with dyslexia
  46. Collecting data to help protect Australia's waters from toxic algal blooms
  47. Turnbull's message to First Australians: we want to do things with you
  48. Simple processing and clever apps? Don't hold your breath for a user-friendly Medicare IT system
  49. Gender equity can cause sex differences to grow bigger
  50. Howard is marked up and Abbott down in handling foreign policy: Lowy poll

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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?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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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

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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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

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

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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?

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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