A view from above the burst Samarco dam in Brazil. Ricardo Moraes/ReutersThe catastrophic collapse of the Samarco iron ore tailings dam in Brazil that flooded the small town of Bento Rodrigues with mud last week is a sobering reminder that mineral extraction is a perilous business. At least six people are dead with more than 20 still missing.
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Australian parliaments continue to resist legalising euthanasia or its cousin, assisted suicide.tommaso lizzul/ShutterstockThe Australian public supports legalising euthanasia and bills are introduced into state parliaments every year. Yet Australian governments continue to resist legalising euthanasia or its cousin, assisted suicide.
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A new exhibition examines the meaning and enduring influence of the colour blue. National Gallery of VictoriaWe’re used to thinking about the colour blue symbolically. We might have the blues, see ourselves as blue-collar workers, or receive unsettling news as a bolt from the blue. But the colour’s historical significance predates...
Housing developers want to make a profit by maximising land value, but this presents a problem for affordable housing. AAP/Paul MillerAn increase in land supply is the usual solution put forward to solve the housing affordability crisis. What proponents of this argument fail to mention is that you need an industry prepared to deliver housing on...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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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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Deciding to undergo a permanent contraceptive procedure is a significant life step for many men. Whe...
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Hair thinning affects millions of Australians, leading many to seek advanced, non-surgical solutions...
Walking into a clinic to address thinning hair can feel daunting, but preparation builds confidenc...
Managing a construction site requires precise coordination, where even a minor delay can stall an en...
Establishing the Surgeon’s Credentials and Local Experience Your safety depends heavily on the cred...
Many office workers in New South Wales spend upwards of eight hours a day hunched over a keyboard, l...