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The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how

  • Written by: Johan Barthélemy, Research Fellow, SMART Infrastructure Facility, University of Wollongong
The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's howAbandoned trolleys litter a roadside in Whalan, a suburb in Sydney's outer west.Shutterstock

As more commercial precincts develop, we see more shopping trolleys abandoned far away from the shops they belong to. Programs are in place to tackle this issue but haven’t solved the problem. We need a more sophisticated multi-pronged approach,...

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Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think

  • Written by: Matteo Farina, Adjunct Lecturer, Flinders University

The world is starting to see the gradual decline of Facebook, with 15 million US users dropping off between 2017 and last year.

Nonetheless, Facebook remains the largest social network in the world. As of late last year, almost 60% of Australians had a Facebook account, half of whom logged-on daily.

And while most of us intuitively understand what...

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Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do

  • Written by: Geoff Hanmer, Adjunct Lecturer in Architecture, UNSW
Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can doOn many days Canberra has the worst air quality of any major international city. Even in the best buildings it's not good.NARENDRA SHRESTHA/EPA

In early December 2019, a Sheffield Shield cricket match between NSW and Queensland was played in bushfire smoke so thick that the ball was at times invisible to the spectators.

Since then, the rest of us...

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Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season

  • Written by: David Jones, Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire seasonIt's the first time since overlapping records began that Australia experienced both its lowest rainfall and highest temperatures in the same year.dan HIMBRECHTS/AAP

The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement released today confirms 2019 was the nation’s warmest and driest year on record. It’s the first time since...

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  1. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  2. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  3. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  4. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  5. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  6. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  7. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  8. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  9. an inability to deliver collective action
  10. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  11. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  12. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  13. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  14. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  15. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  16. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  17. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  18. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?
  19. A crisis of underinsurance threatens to scar rural Australia permanently
  20. the bushfires demand a climate policy reboot
  21. from wind-blown ripples to breaking on the beach
  22. Australia can expect far more fire catastrophes. A proper disaster plan is worth paying for
  23. Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
  24. Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
  25. take out the stuff that burns
  26. Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before. They could do it again
  27. Disaster recovery from Australia's fires will be a marathon, not a sprint
  28. from the Hindenburg disaster to the Hottest 100, here's how radio shaped the world
  29. 4½ myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
  30. As Digital Earth gains momentum, China is setting the pace
  31. Before you hit 'share' on that cute animal photo, consider the harm it can cause
  32. Holidaying in a disaster zone isn't as crazy as it might seem
  33. Pornography has deeply troubling effects on young people, but there are ways we can minimise the harm
  34. Making sense of Australia's bushfire crisis means asking hard questions – and listening to the answers
  35. The bushfires are horrendous, but expect cyclones, floods and heatwaves too
  36. As bushfire and holiday seasons converge, it may be time to say goodbye to the typical Australian summer holiday
  37. How to monitor the bushfires raging across Australia
  38. History repeats itself. That's bad news for the 2020s
  39. Look up! Your guide to some of the best meteor showers for 2020
  40. Ashes to ashes, dust to ... compost? An eco-friendly burial in just 4 weeks
  41. Expressing breast milk this summer? Storing it safely will protect your baby's health
  42. The Voice to Parliament isn't a new idea
  43. Black Saturday firefighters want you to listen to them, not call them 'heroes'
  44. A month at sea with no technology taught me how to steal my life back from my phone
  45. Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
  46. how ecology and mental health go together in our cities
  47. a summer reading list for teens
  48. What is public space and why does it need protecting?
  49. Happy birthday, Mr Bean! Celebrating 30 years of a major comedy character
  50. How to avoid the dentist this holiday (and what to do if you need one in an emergency)

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