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Nudges, not legislation will drive people to save more for retirement

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Getting Australian workers to save more in order to become more self-reliant in retirement is a policy idea most people understand.

Over time there is increasing pressure on government funding of the age pension. In 2013-14, around 70% of Age Pension eligible Australians were receiving the pension, with 60% receiving the full-rate pension. At the...

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How ancient Aboriginal star maps have shaped Australia's highway network

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageSomewhere up there is the road you're on.R. Scott Hinks/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA

The next time you’re driving down a country road in outback Australia, consider there’s a good chance that very route was originally mapped out by Aboriginal people perhaps thousands of years before Europeans came to Australia.

And like today, they turned to the...

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Turnbull needs to act on bank royal commission to boost his credibility on the unions

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Malcolm Turnbull argues it is so vital to revive a tough watchdog in the construction industry that there will be a double dissolution if the Senate refuses to agree.

Critics such as Queensland independent senator Glenn Lazarus point to scandals and bad behaviour in other areas and say that if the Australian Building and Construction Commission...

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  8. How council mergers and reforms imperil local government democracy
  9. Higher education policies could result in big increase to federal debt: experts respond
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  11. Panama Papers' dodgy middlemen are nothing new, as our own tax scandals show
  12. Trees versus light rail: we need to rethink skewed urban planning values
  13. Benefits of the census retaining names and addresses should outweigh privacy fears
  14. The leakers of Panama
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  16. How secure is your smartphone's lock screen?
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  18. Reforms to Victoria's family violence responses must close the web and bring perpetrators into view
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  26. What will the scrapping of Queensland's anti-bikie laws mean for organised crime?
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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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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 Brid...

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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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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

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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

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How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

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