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Speed networking: how to win Euro 2016

  • Written by: Paul Salmon, Professor, Human Factors, University of the Sunshine Coast
imageReigning World Cup winners Germany will prove hard to beat at this year's European football championships.Reuters/Darren Staples

Later this week, host nation France will face Romania in the opening game of the Euro 2016 football championships. Over the following four weeks, 24 nations will attempt to dethrone Spain and take home the coveted Henri...

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Corporate venture capital can pay, but only if you get the structure right

  • Written by: S. Ramakrishna Velamuri, Professor of Entrepreneurship, China Europe International Business School
imageLarge firms are setting up venture capital funds to help silo good ideas.Image sourced from Shutterstock.com

Large established firms increasingly rely on external sources for innovation. One way these firms are seeking to foster innovative activity is via corporate venture capital programs.

According to the National Venture Capital Association...

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Six reasons why food is a really big deal

  • Written by: Alessandro R Demaio, Medical Doctor; Co-Founded NCDFREE and festival21; Associate Researcher, University of Copenhagen
imageWorld map of Energy consumption Wikimedia, CC BY-NC

It’s easy to forget the power of what is on our dinner plate.

Between the Instagram post, or the quick fix meal, the snack at our desk or the breakfast on the run – it’s not a surprise we might overlook the incredible potential in our food. What and how we eat, and the systems...

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Lobbying 101: how interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageLobby groups have a lot to lose or gain in elections.Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock

We see their spokespeople quoted in the papers and their ads on TV, but beyond that we know very little about how Australia’s lobby groups get what they want. This is the first article in our series on the strategies, political alignment and policy platforms of...

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  1. Patient advocate or doctors' union? How the AMA flexes its political muscle
  2. How Australians Die: cause #4 – chronic lower respiratory diseases
  3. 'Character' and 'behaviour' off the field should not be selection criteria for the Olympics
  4. Coal was king of the Industrial Revolution, but not always the path to a modern economy
  5. It's time we broke up the retail arms of Australia's Big Four banks
  6. Shedding the 'victim narrative' for tales of magic, myth and superhero pride
  7. A 700,000-year-old fossil find shows the Hobbits’ ancestors were even smaller
  8. How the Hobbits kept their tools as they shrank into island life
  9. Google's other bets' losing streak: Nest and Verily's problematic Silicon Valley CEOs
  10. China and the US: when worlds collide
  11. Clinton clinches Democratic nomination after big wins in New Jersey and California
  12. How do we weigh the moral value of human lives against animal ones?
  13. New DNA study confirms ancient Aborigines were the First Australians
  14. Weekly Dose: methotrexate, the anti-inflammatory drug that can kill if taken daily
  15. Will Australia's digital divide – fast for the city, slow in the country – ever be bridged?
  16. Democracy goes missing in action as politicians obfuscate, avoid and patronise
  17. Taking the city’s pulse: we need to link urban vitality back to the planet
  18. Election FactCheck: Has the Coalition presided over the most sustained fall in Australian living standards since records began?
  19. No big deal: there is little to fear from nanoparticles in food
  20. Computing changed the 'flow' of watching television
  21. Google wants to tap the second golden age of television
  22. Honour thy parents, lead thy nation: Turnbull and Shorten play to the family feeling
  23. Coal's formation is a window on an ancient world
  24. Business Briefing: how does Australia's policy costing body, the PBO, compare?
  25. Election 2016: the issues in non-metropolitan Australia
  26. The f-word enters the campaign and trips up both major parties
  27. How Australians Die: cause #3 - dementia (Alzheimer's)
  28. It's time for a new age of Enlightenment: why climate change needs 60,000 artists to tell its story
  29. Explainer: How to find an exoplanet (part 1)
  30. Turnbull proposes an election debate 'in the media of our time'
  31. Sydney's wild weather shows home-owners are increasingly at risk
  32. Solved mystery of the deep-sea mushroom just raises new questions
  33. Ivan Sen's Goldstone: a taut, layered exploration of what echoes in the silences
  34. Computing helps with the complex design of modern architecture
  35. With friends like these: just how close are the Liberal Party and IPA?
  36. 'Antibiotic stewardship' to keep superbugs at bay just isn't happening
  37. Massive storms are pumping pollution into our oceans: time to clean up our cities
  38. Flood deaths are avoidable: don't go in the water
  39. Australian media deals with China – blind spot, or troubling hypocrisy?
  40. Election FactCheck: is crime getting worse in Australia?
  41. Donate to secure trusted information
  42. Where could Australia genuinely innovate?
  43. Lockout laws repeat centuries-old mistake of denying value of cities as messy places
  44. The vaudeville, impact and substance of political name-calling
  45. Safety – or profit? The booming business of CCTV and Safer Streets
  46. Malcolm or Bill: who would you invite to your barbecue?
  47. Lack of housing choice frustrates would-be downsizers
  48. How Australians Die: cause #2 – cancers
  49. How can we achieve reconciliation? Myall Creek offers valuable answers
  50. Past, present, future: how human evolution and climate are linked

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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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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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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...

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...