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Poor ReachTEL for Labor, but Essential better

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

This week’s ReachTEL was reported as showing a 50-50 tie, unchanged on last week. However, this was based on respondent allocated preferences, and the primary vote movements imply a 2 point gain for the Coalition by 2013 election preferences, to a 52-48 Coalition lead. Labor is not at 50-50 when trailing the Coalition 42.7-33.2 on primary...

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Meg Ryan's face and the historical battleground of ageing

  • Written by: Michelle Smith, Research fellow in English Literature, Deakin University
imageNeigeline advertisement, London, advertisement, 1895.Author supplied

The day after the horrific Orlando massacre, the highest-trending topic on Facebook was the appearance of Meg Ryan’s face at the Tony Awards. Like Renee Zellweger before her, the perception that Ryan has become almost unrecognisable due to cosmetic procedures caused a...

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Five ways Orange is the New Black transformed TV

  • Written by: Jessica Ford, Early Career Researcher in Television, Gender, Film and Media Studies, UNSW Australia
imageOn Orange is the New Black, the many female bodies are simultaneously powerful, transgressive, marginalised and desirable.Tilted Productions/Lionsgate Television

The fourth season of Orange is the New Black returns on Friday. Unlike Netflix’s other blockbuster, House of Cards (2013-), the series did not have a well-known film director or any...

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Are unpaid internships unlawful?

  • Written by: Andrew Stewart, John Bray Professor of Law, University of Adelaide
imageWhen does an internship cross the line and become unlawful?www.shutterstock.com

In today’s hyper competitive job market, internships are becoming a must-have on almost every job applicant’s CV. But when should a worker be paid for an internship, and is the rise of unpaid internships simply broadening the gap between those who can afford...

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  1. State of the states: South Australia's economy is the laggard of a nation in transition
  2. Orlando shooting is just the latest chapter in the global fight for LGBT rights
  3. How Pathology Australia advocates for 'patient care' to achieve big corporate profits
  4. Is Medicare facing a cost blowout from 'urgent' after-hours care rebates?
  5. Could 'nitrogen trading' help the Great Barrier Reef?
  6. Carbon capture and storage is unlikely to save coal in the long run
  7. Snapchat has its risks but it's a powerful tool for youth creativity and socialisation
  8. Election FactCheck: are larger, more frequent storms predicted due to climate change?
  9. Hustings and human speech (failings) in a 24/7 campaign
  10. Restricting gay men from donating blood is discriminatory
  11. Explainer: the importance of William Barak’s Ceremony
  12. Is there life through the looking-glass? The riddle of life's single-handedness
  13. NBN Co says it was protecting staff morale in caretaker breach
  14. State of the states: Australian Capital Territory voters face two elections in 2016
  15. Reducing bankruptcy to 12 months ignores realities of insolvency
  16. Weekly Dose: methadone, the most effective treatment for heroin dependence
  17. Islamic State is quick to claim Orlando shooting, but media should be careful in reporting those claims
  18. Political tracts: the good, the bad and the badly written
  19. 22 ways to cut your energy bills (before spending on solar panels)
  20. Me Before You: life, disability and 'inspiration porn'
  21. Our cities will stop working without a decent national housing policy
  22. State of the states: Seismic shocks could shift Victoria the Coalition's way
  23. Did we used to have two sleeps rather than one? Should we again?
  24. Why we need to support Aboriginal women’s choice to give birth on country
  25. From insider lobbying to grassroots campaigns; the Australian Conservation Foundation's strategy shift is paying off
  26. India is hedging its bets on coal to bring power to the people
  27. Business Briefing: what breeds terrorism?
  28. How the two major parties shape up on debate around student loan reform
  29. Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 2)
  30. Apple emphasises social responsibility and new features but is superficial on both
  31. Me Before You Before Fiction
  32. Treaty talk is only one problem for Indigenous recognition referendum
  33. #ausvotes 2016: some early impressions
  34. Microsoft sees integration opportunities in LinkedIn purchase – but will users care?
  35. Is nicotine really as safe as e-cigarette supporters make out?
  36. The off-topic Conversation #97
  37. Trollied: serves you (just) right
  38. Climate change makes a comeback – with the help of social media
  39. Labor's NBN plan shows it listened to critics of the current broadband rollout
  40. On asylum seekers, our history keeps repeating itself
  41. Computing gives us tools to preserve disappearing languages
  42. Dark Mofo and the affective power of a creative storm
  43. The Paris climate agreement needs coordinated carbon prices to be successful
  44. Queensland's 50-year vision for its southeast must take heed of all region's future needs
  45. Election FactCheck: have 50,000 full-time jobs been lost this year and are over a million people underemployed?
  46. State of the states: 19 reasons why Turnbull and Shorten keep flying to Queensland
  47. State of the states: New South Wales and the issues resounding in bellwether seats
  48. New style lobbying: how GetUp! channels Australians' voices into politics
  49. Australian Christian Lobby: the rise and fall of the religious right
  50. Paralysed with fear: why do we freeze when frightened?

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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

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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Will These Bloody Kids Ever Move Out? The Resurrection of the Duplex Says No

Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...

Critical Structural Checks to Prioritise Before Renovating an Older Property

The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...

Why Regular Gutter Cleaning Northern Beaches Is Important

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Double Glazed Sliding Doors vs Standard Sliding Doors: Key Differences

Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...

How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation Timeline (Without Surprises)

A bathroom renovation rarely feels “small” once work begins. Even modest updates involve multiple ...

What “Extraction Facial” Actually Means (And When It Helps)

“Extraction facial” is one of those skincare terms people use as if it’s one standard treatment, b...

How Compounded Medicines Support Individual Health Needs

Not every patient responds to medicine in the same way. Age, allergies, dosage requirements and sw...

How Live Comedy Can Shape the Mood of an Event

The mood of an event is shaped by more than the venue, food, music, or schedule. Entertainment can...

Why Home Gym Mats Are Becoming a Must-Have

Building a dedicated workout space at home has become increasingly common across Australia. Many p...