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Building cool cities for a hot future

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Another hot and humid day in Sydney tomorrow with a maximum of 32 degrees in the city and 38 in the western suburbs.

How many times have we heard that on TV or radio weather reports?

But what would you think about the following forecast?

Temperatures in Wattle Street, Ultimo, will spike at 37 degrees around 10 am. Further up the hill at Point Street...

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Government backflip on ASIC could be too little too late

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

In announcing new money for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the Treasurer and the Minister responsible Kelly O’Dwyer executed a synchronised back flip with tuck, declaring that

“The broad reform measures will equip ASIC with stronger powers and funding to enhance surveillance capabilities better enabling our...

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