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Hot cities: the ‘smart’ response to urban heat threats

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imageBushfires and heatwaves are expected to increase and significantly impact on Australian cities and urban communities. AAP/Tracey Nearmy

Significant urban policy and planning efforts have been directed at the problem of rising heat in cities.

“Smart” cities create new relationships and interdependencies between people, technology and...

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Explainer: how is literacy taught in schools?

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imageWhen children start school, they need to develop reading fluency.from www.shutterstock.com

When education commentators turn their attention to the teaching of reading in Australian schools, they often use metaphors of war. They talk about the reading wars as if our classrooms are sites of intense battle.

This can lead to parents becoming not only...

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Morrison talks down personal income tax cuts

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Treasurer Scott Morrison has moved to dampen expectations about the government’s ability to provide early personal income tax cuts.

Initially after becoming treasurer, Morrison said it was vital to deal with bracket creep by providing income tax relief. When the government decided against raising the GST, which would have financed this...

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Love, Serendipity and Algorithms

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

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This article contains minor spoilers about a film that, admittedly, doesn’t have a great deal of plot twists.

For the first half of How to Be Single I assumed I’d write about watching it – and liking it – in spite of Rebel Wilson. About how, not unlike enjoying fried rice and eating around the peas, that yes, she was...

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  3. Explainer: what is Dravet syndrome and how can it be managed?
  4. Shane Warne Foundation not alone in charity spending ambiguity
  5. Gun control in America by the right (and wrong) numbers
  6. The off-topic Conversation #84
  7. Full response from the International Transport Workers' Federation and Maritime Union of Australia
  8. Bill threatens to remove last safety net for refugees fleeing death, torture and persecution
  9. The problems with Australia's hospitals – and how they can be fixed
  10. Infographic: a snapshot of hospitals in Australia
  11. From triage to discharge: a user's guide to navigating hospitals
  12. Insurance outlook: in an era of increasing competition technology will make the difference
  13. EcoCheck: Australia's Southwest jarrah forests have lost their iconic giants
  14. Orang-utans play video games too, and it can enrich their lives in the zoo
  15. Memo to our latest cities minister: here's what needs to be done
  16. Here’s looking at: ‘Whistler’s Mother’
  17. Full response from a spokesman for Michaelia Cash and a spokeswoman for Penny Wong
  18. FactCheck Q A: can foreign seafarers be paid $2 an hour to work in Australian waters, under laws passed by Labor?
  19. Health Check: three reasons why sleep is important for your health
  20. Uberbanking, with limits
  21. Not so grassroots: how the snowflake model is transforming political campaigns
  22. Explainer: Screenrights and the thorny question of writers' royalties
  23. Expert panel: the state of the National Broadband Network
  24. Coalition gains in Ipsos despite Turnbull's ratings slump
  25. Banking outlook: threats from technology, burst of housing bubble, end of mining boom
  26. What might a 'Brexit' mean for the Anglosphere – and Australia?
  27. Tipping point: how we predict when Antarctica's melting ice sheets will flood the seas
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  35. Brian Greene yes but string theory no
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  37. How can we understand the origins of Islamic State?
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  39. Utzon Lecture: Re-imagining the Harbour City
  40. Nature's hidden wealth is conservation's missed opportunity
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  42. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Windsor and Joyce
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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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The Daily Magazine

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

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

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

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

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...