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Ending with a bang or a whimper? The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageCressida (Natalie Dormer) and Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II.© Lionsgate

This article contains plot spoilers.

There’s always a great deal of anticipation regarding the final film in a series as successful, and embedded in such an extensive fan network, as The Hunger Games.

The final film needs...

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Why Australia needs a new model for universities

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageWhat are the alternative options for higher education to flourish in Australia? www.shutterstock.com

Australia is in need of a new model for universities.

That isn’t the impression you get from the delighted students, contented staff and shining buildings pictured on every university website. But that’s a fantasy.

University managers now...

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More people are dying in Western Australian bushfires -- but flames are still not the biggest killers

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageFires in Esperance killed four people last week. AAP Image/Michael Sainty

Last week catastrophic fires killed four people in Esperance, Western Australia. How these people died remains under investigation, although reports suggest that one man, a local farmer, died while warning neighbours of the fire danger.

Three other people, one male and two...

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  2. Pain drain: the economic and social costs of chronic pain
  3. The tax system can play a role in Australian innovation
  4. Without Einstein it would have taken decades longer to understand gravity
  5. Turnbull resists pressure to put Dutton on national security committee
  6. Anonymous takes on Islamic State and that's not a good thing
  7. Want real health reform? Integrate public and private health into one mandatory insurance system
  8. Are we ready for a world even more connected in the Internet of Things?
  9. As Asia embraces the Trans-Pacific Partnership, ISDS opposition fluctuates
  10. Women get a much needed boost in research funding gender equity plan
  11. Out with the NPEA, in with Catalyst: expert response
  12. Jetstar and Virgin caught out for overlooking mobile commerce
  13. FactCheck: are average earners the main beneficiaries of negative gearing?
  14. Contentious politics: Hobbes, Machiavelli and corporate power
  15. I'm not lion, Temporary Title by Xavier Le Roy will leave you panting
  16. Properties under fire: why so many Australians are inadequately insured against disaster
  17. Explainer: what are E numbers and should you avoid them in your diet?
  18. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Port of Darwin
  19. Samarco mine costs will make for more than one 'difficult year' at BHP
  20. Timeline: UN climate negotiations
  21. How to lose the war on terror: panic and feed Islamic State's narrative
  22. Catch of the day: the TPP might be good news for sustainable fisheries
  23. How can we best design housing for Australia's ageing population?
  24. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull jokes about communications failure over Darwin port, but no laughing matter to US
  25. How to prepare your home for a bushfire – and when to leave
  26. Fact or fiction: can we die from a broken heart?
  27. Ghost writing: The Girl in The Spider's Web and other resurrections
  28. Wired and tired: why parents should take technology out of their kid's bedroom
  29. Bonus time? Research shows it's better to reward groups than individuals
  30. Do you share more genes with your mother or your father?
  31. Explainer: how the OECD agreement deals another blow to coal worldwide
  32. Music of our time: let's embrace experimental music once and for all
  33. We quibble over 'lawfare', but the law is not protecting species properly anyway
  34. Sinai crash offers lessons on weaknesses in Australian airport security
  35. Healthy Welfare Card begins here ... where next?
  36. 21st Century bank fraud demands a new generation of IT experts
  37. Morrison blocks Chinese acquisition of historic Kidman cattle empire
  38. Jobless youth raise risk of Indonesia's 'demographic bonus' turning into disaster
  39. Now is the time for change – will you join our table?
  40. Report gives green light to Australia's immigration program – with some exceptions
  41. Ultimate responsibility for Samarco dam disaster will haunt BHP
  42. Big move to Coalition in Ipsos not replicated in other polls
  43. Explainer: what is the risk of transmitting HIV?
  44. Explainer: what is pain and what is happening when we feel it?
  45. Farewell to brown coal without tears: how to shut high-emitting power stations
  46. Kimberley conservation threatens to take a step back on Indigenous rights
  47. Death by misadventure? Reflections on the demise of Tropfest
  48. Connecting online can help prevent social isolation in older people
  49. ICT is failing in schools. Here's why
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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

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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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

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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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

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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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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

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