Hard-pressed ratepayers in New South Wales and Queensland need no reminding of the perils of municipal amalgamation. NSW experienced a sharp dose of forced mergers in 2004. Queenslanders underwent draconian council consolidation under the Beattie government in 2008.
NSW is now on the cusp of a further round of mergers being inflicted on unwilling...
Australia’s federal government initiated two major reform processes after the last election: a tax reform process and reform of the Federation. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s plan to hand income taxing powers to the states sits at the intersection of the two.
Under the Constitution, the states already have the right to levy income...
Investors have had a tough start to 2016. Financial markets are extremely volatile and many are wondering what investment strategy to pursue.
There are a huge number of approaches used to decide the best time to buy and sell financial assets, such as shares, bonds, commodities, and currencies. This activity is variously referred to using terms such...
Consciousness remains one of the most puzzling phenomena in science.Melissa Portes/Flickr, CC BYImagine you just woke up from a deep, dreamless sleep. Fuzzy at first, you suddenly become aware of your surrounding, your body, your reality.
We say at this point that you are conscious. But although familiar and intimate to all of us, consciousness...
Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...
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Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...
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For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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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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There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...
Somewhere between the arrival of email and the rise of the reaction emoji, the humble thank you shra...
Australia is known globally as a sporting nation, yet recent statistics paint a surprisingly differe...
Modern Australian childhood is undeniably intertwined with technology. From educational tablets in p...
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Placing a bid at an online art auction is an exciting way to discover rare paintings, home content...
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Managing a small business in Australia is inherently challenging, but recent shifts in regulatory ...
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