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Our cities will stop working without a decent national housing policy

  • Written by: Ralph Horne, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation; Director of UNGC Cities Programme; Professor, RMIT University

We have to move the housing conversation beyond a game of political football about negative-gearing winners and losers. Australia needs a bipartisan, long-term, housing policy. Why? Because we have a slow-burn, deepening crisis that is affecting Australians who are already highly vulnerable and disadvantaged. They include:

  • 206,000 households on the...

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State of the states: Seismic shocks could shift Victoria the Coalition's way

  • Written by: David Hayward, Dean, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
imageMalcolm Turnbull featured prominently at a recent volunteer firefighter rally on the steps of Victorian state parliament.AAP/Jacqueline Le

Ahead of polling day on July 2, our State of the states series takes stock of the key issues, seats and policies affecting the vote in each of Australia’s states and territories.


When the federal election...

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Did we used to have two sleeps rather than one? Should we again?

  • Written by: Melinda Jackson, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University
imageThere's evidence to say we used to have two sleeps with a period of wakefulness in between. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Around a third of the population have trouble sleeping, including difficulties maintaining sleep throughout the night. While night time awakenings are distressing for most sufferers, there is some evidence from our recent past...

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Why we need to support Aboriginal women’s choice to give birth on country

  • Written by: Catherine Chamberlain, Postdoctoral early career fellow, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
imageBirthing on country generally refers to an Aboriginal mother giving birth to her child on the lands of their ancestors.Skylines/Shutterstock

Around 9.6 out of every 1,000 Aboriginal babies are stillborn, or die in childbirth or the first 28 days of life, compared with 8.1 non-Aboriginal babies. Getting maternity care right for Aboriginal women is...

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  1. From insider lobbying to grassroots campaigns; the Australian Conservation Foundation's strategy shift is paying off
  2. India is hedging its bets on coal to bring power to the people
  3. Business Briefing: what breeds terrorism?
  4. How the two major parties shape up on debate around student loan reform
  5. Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 2)
  6. Apple emphasises social responsibility and new features but is superficial on both
  7. Me Before You Before Fiction
  8. Treaty talk is only one problem for Indigenous recognition referendum
  9. #ausvotes 2016: some early impressions
  10. Microsoft sees integration opportunities in LinkedIn purchase – but will users care?
  11. Is nicotine really as safe as e-cigarette supporters make out?
  12. The off-topic Conversation #97
  13. Trollied: serves you (just) right
  14. Climate change makes a comeback – with the help of social media
  15. Labor's NBN plan shows it listened to critics of the current broadband rollout
  16. On asylum seekers, our history keeps repeating itself
  17. Computing gives us tools to preserve disappearing languages
  18. Dark Mofo and the affective power of a creative storm
  19. The Paris climate agreement needs coordinated carbon prices to be successful
  20. Queensland's 50-year vision for its southeast must take heed of all region's future needs
  21. Election FactCheck: have 50,000 full-time jobs been lost this year and are over a million people underemployed?
  22. State of the states: 19 reasons why Turnbull and Shorten keep flying to Queensland
  23. State of the states: New South Wales and the issues resounding in bellwether seats
  24. New style lobbying: how GetUp! channels Australians' voices into politics
  25. Australian Christian Lobby: the rise and fall of the religious right
  26. Paralysed with fear: why do we freeze when frightened?
  27. Is coal the only way to deal with energy poverty in developing economies?
  28. Woolworths and Coles should heed simplicity lesson from Aldi
  29. Emancipated wenches in gaudy jewellery: the liberating bling of the goldfields
  30. How citizen scientists discovered a giant cluster of galaxies
  31. OECD figures are not what they seem in higher education
  32. The Indi Project: Soft voters say Turnbull better leader to handle a Trump presidency
  33. How do Labor and the Coalition differ on NBN policy?
  34. Full response from a Labor spokesman
  35. Dopey and grumpy: Maria Sharapova and WADA
  36. Health Check: how much salt is OK to eat?
  37. Election explainer: how are lower house votes counted? And what is 'the swing'?
  38. Business is waking up to the idea of deep learning
  39. Why are so few professional sport coaches from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
  40. Computers may be evolving but are they intelligent?
  41. Turnbull's election to lose
  42. Resettling refugees in Australia would not resume the people-smuggling trade
  43. Chemical messengers: how hormones change through menopause
  44. The hidden energy cost of smart homes
  45. Insider trading is greedy, not glamorous, and it hurts us all
  46. Venice Biennale: an exhausting, beautiful attempt to relinquish architecture
  47. Ancient asteroid impacts yield evidence for the nature of the early Earth
  48. Genes can have up to 80% influence on students' academic performance
  49. Labor would upgrade NBN to fibre-to-the-premises
  50. Xenophon threatens massive retaliation against any Lib-Lab deal against him

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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?

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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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Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

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

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

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?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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