A gay subculture revolves around risky, drug-enhanced sex. The reasons why are complex and deserve attention. Chemsex, Pecadillo Pictures.Drugs scare us and fascinate us. Societies might fight “wars” against drugs – but we also drink, smoke, ingest and inject an awful lot of them.
The Ancient Greeks captured this instability with...
Time to make research audits more transparent?www.shutterstock.comUniversity research in Australia is improving, according to the latest round of results from the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) audit.
Every two to three years the ERA reviews hundreds of thousands of research papers from researchers in universities across Australia.
For...
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (right) on the summit's opening day.Reuters/Christian HartmannThere is a profound disconnect between Australia’s international climate diplomacy and its national climate and energy policies.
The diplomacy could be cast in positive terms, on the surface at least.
During the first week of the climate...
Delegates might have to work late at COP21, but we can be confident a deal will be delivered by the weekend.Reuters/Stephane MaheThe first week of the COP21 Paris climate conference has drawn to a close, and the delegates have taken some brief and well-deserved time off before returning to the negotiations today. They are moving towards a final...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly evolving to meet the needs of their...
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