In the 1980s the Beverley Hills Diet recommended eating only fruit so that “the more time you spend on the toilet the better” and was described as the mass marketing of an eating disorder. At around the same time the Barbie doll was criticised as unrealistic and unhealthy and the use of unnatural catwalk models was held as contributing...
Poorly built houses were destroyed in the earthquake.Domenico/flickr, CC BY-SAEarthquake engineers often say earthquakes don’t kill people, collapsing buildings do. The tragic loss of life that followed the huge earthquake in Nepal on April 25 occurred despite the fact that the country is among the world’s leaders in community-based...
Nick Clegg's manifesto is unlikely to make waves on tax. Will Oliver/EPAThe Liberal Democrats' manifesto contained few surprises on tax. It always seemed likely that the Lib Dems would strike a balance between the offerings of the Conservative and Labour parties – one of which may become a coalition partner, if the election proves...
Lib Dems keep sport on the sidelines. Paul Townsend, CC BYThe Liberal Democrats' 2015 general election manifesto claims to be a “manifesto with opportunity at its heart”. But when it comes to the policies around sports participation and production, it is difficult to spot these opportunities.
Very little space is given over to sport....
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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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Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...
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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...
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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...
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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...