It is for George Brandis to decide whether and how to audit Commonwealth laws for justifiable encroachments on common law rights.AAP/Mick TsikasWhen the Australian Law Reform Commission published its interim report on its “freedoms” inquiry, I wrote that the government was on the back foot. Attorney-General George Brandis had asked to...
University-industry collaboration should be a vital policy goal for Australia, says Barney Glover.Dan Himbrechts/AAPThis piece is based on a speech made by Barney Glover to the National Press Club at the Universities Australia conference on March 9, 2016.
On February 11, David Reitze of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (or...
A still from Mirrors of Bergman, a profoundly moving audio-visual essay.Vimeo.During March, the renowned film scholar Adrian Martin and the film critic Cristina Álvarez López are conducting a series of public workshops and lectures on a new and exciting phenomenon of digital film culture: the audio-visual essay.
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Scientific discovery was once a mostly solitary endeavour and a common view was that genius was responsible for significant advances in knowledge.
The Nobel Prize – the ultimate prize for discovery – reinforces this perception by awarding no more than three people in each category each year for their contributions to science. Yet,...
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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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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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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In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...
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Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...
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In clinical environments, small details rarely stay small. A delayed instrument, a poorly matched device or inconsistent supply quality can affect theatre flow, staff confidence and patient outcomes. ...
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Sales friction appears whenever buyers or sales teams face unnecessary obstacles in the buying journey. It can happen when information is hard to find, when messaging feels inconsistent, when product ...
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From busy CBD streetscapes to sprawling warehouse loading docks, bollards have become one of the most essential safety and security fixtures across Australia. Whether protecting pedestrians from veh...
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Modern marketing teams are expected to produce more content than ever before. They need to support websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social channels, product pages, sales enablement material...
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Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...
Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...
Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...
source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...
Car problems rarely appear without warning. In most cases, your vehicle gives clear signals before...
For businesses in Newcastle, a safe and fully functioning workplace remains a key part of day-to-d...
When it comes to managing waste efficiently, finding the right solution can save both time and eff...
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Choosing an engineering partner is rarely just about technical capability. Most businesses can fin...