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Apple iPhones could have been hacked for years – here's what to do about it

  • Written by: Leslie Sikos, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University

For many years, the Apple iPhone has been considered one of the most secure smart phones available. But despite this reputation, security issues that might affect millions of users came to light last week, when researchers at Google revealed they had discovered websites that can infect iPhones, iPads, and iPods with dangerous software.

Simply...

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Outgoing ASIO head hopes for greater public preparedness to defend Australian sovereignty

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has paved the way for increased public preparedness to defend Australia’s sovereignty against foreign interference, outgoing ASIO head Duncan Lewis has said.

In an address to the Lowy Institute, Lewis repeated his earlier warning about this interference. “The current scale and scope of...

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Why we've the weakest economy since the global financial crisis, with few clear ways out

  • Written by: Peter Martin., Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

The Australian economy is tepid, with consumer spending the weakest in ten years, business investment shrinking, and economic growth too weak to cover population growth.

Were it not for very strong growth in export income and the biggest surge in government spending in 15 years, the economy would have shrunk.

The treasury believes the Australian...

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Agriculture a likely stumbling block in free trade negotiations between NZ and EU

  • Written by: Irena Obadovic, Post-doctoral Scientist, University of Canterbury
Agriculture a likely stumbling block in free trade negotiations between NZ and EUAgriculture is an important sector for both New Zealand and the European Union.EPA/Stephanie Lecocq, CC BY-ND

Last year, the European Union (EU) launched negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. This was seen as a bold step that may significantly boost trade and investment between the two parties.

Two rounds of n...

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  1. why are some people affected by sleep paralysis?
  2. where it hit, where it's headed, and why it's so destructive
  3. why are so many musicals adapted from movies?
  4. Health and sustainability market could be worth $25 billion to Australian producers by 2030
  5. Yes, you can hold an Australian passport but not be a citizen – here's how
  6. this sea snake gathers oxygen through its forehead
  7. Nice try Mr Taylor, but Australia's gas exports don't help solve climate change
  8. why your backyard lawn doesn't help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
  9. there's little evidence PFAS exposure harms our health
  10. the year's best photos of landscapes and living things
  11. people in their 90s are Australia's fastest growing senior age group
  12. how new tech could allow effective, sustainable land sharing
  13. After 44 years of deficits, we've a current account surplus. What went so right?
  14. Morrison and Dutton block their ears and grit their teeth over Tamil family
  15. We don't know menopausal hormone therapy causes breast cancer, but the evidence continues to suggest a link
  16. why the New Zealand government needs to act cautiously but quickly
  17. Maxine Peake brings warmth and likeability to raw, bitter pain in a candid tale of IVF failure
  18. 3 ways to help sex offenders safely reintegrate back into the community
  19. In the Democrats' bitter race to find a candidate to beat Trump, might Elizabeth Warren hold the key?
  20. IVF changes babies' genes but these differences disappear by adulthood
  21. it starts out OK, but goes downhill pretty quickly
  22. Not so bad. Most of us who work long hours like the jobs we are in. Those who don't, change jobs quickly
  23. how to love a concrete beast
  24. What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world
  25. Bali's Green School inspires a global renaissance
  26. Victorians who switched energy retailers only save $45 a year – leaving hundreds on the table
  27. The Great Barrier Reef outlook is 'very poor'. We have one last chance to save it
  28. 'Lock-on devices' are a symbol of non-violent protest, but they might soon be banned in Queensland
  29. How clean is your hospital room? To reduce the spread of infections, it could probably be cleaner
  30. Time to make fast fashion a problem for its makers, not charities
  31. Grim fire season looms but many Australians remain unprepared
  32. New research shows vast majority of Hong Kong protesters support more radical tactics
  33. Australia has a paracetamol poisoning problem. This is what we should be doing to reduce harm
  34. Flexible working, the neglected congestion-busting solution for our cities
  35. Young people are quoted in only 1% of news stories that affect them. No wonder so few trust the media
  36. How to get people to eat bugs and drink sewage
  37. Waratah is an icon of the Aussie bush (and very nearly our national emblem)
  38. Graduates beware, don't fall for that unpaid job advert
  39. Religious Discrimination Bill is a mess that risks privileging people of faith above all others
  40. increasing the 'daddy quota' in parental leave makes everyone happier
  41. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Yang Hengjun's arrest
  42. Curious Kids: how do wounds heal?
  43. NAPLAN results show Year 3 students perform better than Year 9 in writing, and it's a worrying trend
  44. Meet the super corals that can handle acid, heat and suffocation
  45. 'Gay gene' search reveals not one but many – and no way to predict sexuality
  46. We have the blueprint for liveable, low-carbon cities. We just need to use it
  47. a black marlin at Port Kembla and an 8,000-year-old midden – nature in the 21st century
  48. Vital Signs. Business investment is flatlining, and it isn't clear that suasion or a special allowance will help
  49. If you've been sexually assaulted, here's what doctors and nurses do next
  50. Australia isn't avoiding prodding the Chinese bear

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How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

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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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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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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Small Acts, Big Impact: How Australians Can Give Back to Their Communities

There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...

The Lost Art of Saying Thank You and Why It Still Matters

Somewhere between the arrival of email and the rise of the reaction emoji, the humble thank you shra...

How Non-Competitive Sports Programs Benefit Early Childhood Development

Australia is known globally as a sporting nation, yet recent statistics paint a surprisingly differe...

The Hidden Health Impacts of Digital Screens on Developing Eyes

Modern Australian childhood is undeniably intertwined with technology. From educational tablets in p...

GRC Consulting and Cyber Security Consulting for Businesses

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How to Set a Budget Before Bidding at Auction

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Does a Modern James Bond Exist?

Image Credit: MysteryShot What the Movies Get Right About Private Investigators There are a few mov...

How Australian Businesses Can Effectively Manage Tax Audits and Disputes

Managing a small business in Australia is inherently challenging, but recent shifts in regulatory ...

From Coastal Calm to Classic Comfort: The Right Carpet for Every Style of Home

Carpet is often chosen near the end of a room makeover, after the walls, furniture, and lighting h...