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'Newbie' leaders are yet to make their mark with voters

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

This is the first Federal election campaign in which the leaders of all three major parties, Turnbull, Shorten and Di Natalie, have fought a national campaign as leaders, so this will be the first opportunity for most of the electorate to get to know and to assess them.

Even Turnbull, the better known and recognised of all three, has already had to...

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Virtual reality sex is coming soon to a headset near you

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageYour every fantasy can be brought to life.Shutterstock

The 1992 film Lawnmower Man generated a lot of buzz at the time of its release.

As a film about virtual reality (VR), you might think that it was the vivid representation of this startling new technology that grabbed people’s attention. In fact, it was the virtual sex scene that made...

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An urban workshop? Why office workers want to make 'real' things

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imageTwo former IT professionals in Melbourne have recently opened a community makers workshop.Splinter & Callous/Facebook

In March, 15,000 people attended the Lost Trades Fair in the country town of Kyneton, Victoria. Eighty rare trades were on show, including fletchers, bladesmiths, coopers and milliners.

Common household items, such as knives and...

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Why are more parents choosing to delay when their child starts school?

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imageBoys are more likely to start school later. from www.shutterstock.com

Many parents worry about when is the right time for their child to start school. While some use their child’s individual characteristics to judge school readiness, others have philosophical beliefs that lead them to delay their child’s school entry.

In Australia, a...

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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 Bridge...

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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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