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A coal tax to help the climate and the resource owners

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageA tax on coal would increase the price, reducing demand but benefiting exporting countries such as Australia. Coal image from www.shutterstock.com

Most of the world’s remaining coal will need to stay in the ground if we are to avoid the risk of severe climate change: it is unburnable. Coal exporting countries could buffer the transition by ta...

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As El Niño bites, it’s time to take stock of our water

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
image17 mile regulator - a computer controlled flume gate - on the East Goulburn Main Channel Water. ©Rubicon Water, Author provided

With El Niño upon us and the prospect of water scarcity ahead, how well positioned are we to make accurate and timely decisions about water resources?

Our last water crisis, still a vivid memory for many...

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The root of Sydney and Melbourne’s housing crisis: we're building the wrong thing

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThere is a glut of flats in Melbourne and Sydney, but the most pressing need if for family-friendly housing.AAP/Joel Carrett

As is well known, the shortage of affordable separate housing in Sydney and Melbourne means that most first home buyers and renters cannot currently find housing suited to their needs in locations of their choice.

The dominant...

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  1. Read my lips: truly empathic robots will be a long time coming
  2. If Turnbull really wants to make a difference on tax, he must dig deep into his political capital
  3. Universities use students' tuition fees to boost research rather than teaching, data shows
  4. Winds of - not so much - change
  5. There’s something about Malcolm
  6. Message to government: better media access to the public service wouldn't be so scary
  7. Shorten pledges to lower voting age
  8. Meet the Melbourne oncologist now at the centre of Big Tobacco’s dartboard
  9. Confused about your cancer risk from eating meat? Here's what the figures mean
  10. Who owns Dumbledore – JK Rowling or the Harry Potter fans?
  11. Viruses don't deserve their bad rap: they're the unsung heroes you never see
  12. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Indigenous recognition and same-sex marriage
  13. FactCheck: do one in two Australians suffer from a chronic disease?
  14. Australia’s response to youth radicalisation can benefit from a look to overseas
  15. Vexed issue of ethics: investing in hedge funds in tax havens
  16. The ins and outs of research grant funding committees
  17. Is there really a 'moral case for coal'? The answer is about far more than money
  18. Like it or not, morality dictates that we wean ourselves off coal
  19. Grattan on Friday: Indigenous referendum timing likely to slip – again
  20. Four reasons rugby union in Australia is struggling – despite the Wallabies' success
  21. Trick or treat? The psychology of fright and Halloween horrors
  22. On the Banks of the Tigris – a documentary that traces the forgotten history of Iraqi music
  23. HR – who even needs it?
  24. The accounting trick that helps multinationals avoid paying tax
  25. Parents, are you feeling the pressure too? Here's how to help your child cope with exam stress
  26. It's back to school for Facebook, and it's personal
  27. A brave new world? The AFL’s updated illicit drug policy
  28. It's been Australia's hottest ever October, and that's no coincidence
  29. The 'Aldification' of Woolworths is destroying its value
  30. App technology can fix the e-health system if done right
  31. Japan's slippery earthquake means we might need to rethink our Pacific risk
  32. Australia's plantation boom has gone bust, so let's make them carbon farms
  33. Call the specialists: what Thor and Aliens could really do for the Australian film industry
  34. David Jones got it right with Adam Goodes – but the idea is tired
  35. Amnesty accuses Australia of violating international law – but any prosecutions are unlikely
  36. Turnbull's increased popularity gives Coalition a clear lead
  37. If you want your child to bring home better grades, stop yelling and try this
  38. Social cohesion survey puts Abbott's final months as PM in a new light
  39. Franchising – all care and no responsibility
  40. Spring has sprung: how changes in weather affect our health
  41. Who gets to decide whether we dig up coal and gas?
  42. Australian court holds Google is responsible for linking to defamatory websites
  43. Witches of Westeros: using and subverting the witch trope in Game of Thrones
  44. Amnesty alleges criminal activity in Border Force
  45. Abbott tells Europe: do things my way
  46. Abbott stranded in between fuzzy nostalgia and a pessimistic present
  47. What 'fair' superannuation would look like
  48. Sorry, shoppers: ensuring happy hens is more complicated than just buying free-range
  49. Australians understand depression, so why don't we ‘get’ anxiety?
  50. Australian Academy of Science President: why we divested ourselves of fossil fuel investments

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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

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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

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

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