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Australian musicians balance multiple roles to make their careers work

  • Written by: Brydie-Leigh Bartleet, Professor and Director, Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre, Griffith University, Griffith University
Australian musicians balance multiple roles to make their careers workDanny Howe/Unsplash

Over the past three years, our Making Music Work project has mapped the creative, social, cultural, and economic realities of a music career in Australia.

We surveyed nearly 600 musicians to understand their working lives, creative goals, career paths and economic circumstances. We also conducted interviews with 11 diverse...

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why we must fight miners' push to fast-track uranium mines

  • Written by: Gavin Mudd, Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, RMIT University

Of all the elements on Earth, none is more strictly controlled under law than uranium. A plethora of international agreements govern its sale and use in energy, research and nuclear weapons.

Australian environmental law considers nuclear actions, such as uranium mining, as a “matter of national environmental significance” under the Envir...

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Huge locust swarms are threatening food security, but drones could help stop them

  • Written by: Leisa Armstrong, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Edith Cowan University

In recent months, food security concerns have emerged for nations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, as swarms of desert locusts wreak havoc on crops.

While the same level of damage isn’t currently being felt in Australia, the threat of infestations extends to us too. But drone technology is offering up solutions.

Not just a Biblical...

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After coronavirus, universities must collaborate with communities to support social transition

  • Written by: Verity Firth, Executive Director Social Justice, University of Technology Sydney, University of Technology Sydney
After coronavirus, universities must collaborate with communities to support social transitionShutterstock

This essay is based on an episode of the University of Technology Sydney podcast series “The New Social Contract”. This series examines how the relationship between universities, the state and the public might be reshaped as we live through this global pandemic.

COVID-19 comes with a set of pressing social challenges. These...

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  1. Clive Hamilton and Richard McGregor on Australia-China relations
  2. Tensions rise on the Korean peninsula – and they are unlikely to recede any time soon
  3. China and India's deadly Himalayan clash is a big test for Modi. And a big concern for the world.
  4. South Australia will re-open its borders to some states, but not others. Is that constitutional?
  5. the cheap, old and boring drug that's a potential coronavirus treatment
  6. Pokémon Go wants to make 3D scans of the whole world for 'planet-scale augmented reality experiences'. Is that good?
  7. People are marching to stop deaths in custody. Could suing the police help?
  8. how American slave-owners started again in Australia
  9. Energy giants want to thwart reforms that would help renewables and lower power bills
  10. Think slavery in Australia was all in the past? Think again
  11. Feeling hopeless? There are things you can do to create and maintain hope in a post-coronavirus world
  12. What adds value to your house? How to decide between renovating and moving
  13. 'Shovel-ready' projects ignore important aspects of community resilience
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  15. Mr Morrison, you can cut 'green tape' without harming nature – but it'll take money and gumption
  16. Labor's branch stacking scandal is a problem for the whole party. Not just Victoria.
  17. how to travel the world from home
  18. Australia Post can't turn back. Here's why
  19. Finding beauty in code – 5 ways digital poetry combines human and computer languages
  20. Councils often ignore residents on social media. How can digital platforms ensure they have a say in planning?
  21. Social media platforms need to do more to stop junk food marketers targeting children
  22. Foreign Minister Payne pledges continued fight against Chinese 'disinformation'
  23. Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin installed to run crisis-ridden Victorian ALP
  24. 2 new COVID-19 cases in New Zealand, but elimination of community transmission still stands
  25. 10 ways Aboriginal Australians made English their own
  26. should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?
  27. Cats wreak havoc on native wildlife, but we’ve found one adorable species outsmarting them
  28. Trust, democracy and COVID-19: A British perspective
  29. Planning a snow holiday? How to reduce your coronavirus risk at Thredbo, Perisher or Mount Buller
  30. what does the law say about secret recordings and the public interest?
  31. How Paul Keating transformed the economy and the nation
  32. The number of climate deniers in Australia is more than double the global average, new survey finds
  33. how Australia's wine industry can adapt to climate change
  34. Karm Gilespie's case cannot be separated completely from strained Sino-Australian relations
  35. Almost 90% of astronauts have been men. But the future of space may be female
  36. Australia's decisive win on plain packaging paves way for other countries to follow suit
  37. 'Can do' Scott Morrison needs to take care in deregulating
  38. Planting non-native trees accelerates the release of carbon back into the atmosphere
  39. Removing monuments to an imperial past is not the same for former colonies as it is for former empires
  40. is time travel possible for humans?
  41. what is branch stacking, and why has neither major party been able to stamp it out?
  42. We don't know if breastfeeding is rising or falling in Australia. That's bad for everyone
  43. what we can learn from the successes of post-war reconstruction
  44. Getting vaccinated at the pharmacy? Make sure it's recorded properly
  45. international students make up more than 30% of population in some Australian suburbs
  46. We may live to regret open-slather construction stimulus
  47. Universities and government need to rethink their relationship with each other before it's too late
  48. Using cannabis during pregnancy could be bad news for your baby: new research
  49. experts react to plans to release 2 million fish into the Murray Darling
  50. Disadvantaged students may have lost 1 month of learning during COVID-19 shutdown. But the government can fix it

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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

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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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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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

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

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...