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Guide to the classics: The Great Gatsby

  • Written by: Sascha Morrell, Lecturer in English, Monash University
Guide to the classics: The Great GatsbyRobert Redford played the golden Gatsby in 1974.IMDB

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 masterpiece of the Jazz Age, ushers readers into a corrupt but glittering world of cocktails, fast cars, stolen kisses and broken dreams. Status anxiety and conspicuous consumption generate a dazzling, often surreal poetry as the novel unfolds...

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Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unis

  • Written by: Tebeje Molla, Research Fellow, Deakin University
Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unisGetting into an Australian university is hard enough for many African refugees, completing their degree is even harder.Shutterstock/Mangostar

In the past 30 years, Australia has settled thousands of African refugees. But many arrived here at a young age and with low educational attainment. That presents challenges in trying to encourage more to...

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Lachlan Murdoch and scores of other business chiefs want to put people before profits? Really?

  • Written by: Peter Fleming, Professor, University of Technology Sydney

The legitimacy crisis facing corporate America must be starting to scare its affluent elite. The US Business Round Table has just published an open letter arguing that it’s time for business to put people before profits.

Signed by chief executives of some of the world’s richest firms – including Amazon chief Jeff Bezos, Apple boss...

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How New York’s Union Square helped shape free speech in the US

  • Written by: Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, Professor of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington
How New York’s Union Square helped shape free speech in the USUnion Square: contentious political rallies helped progressive social reformers argue for the protection of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington DC, USA , CC BY-ND

Public space is an essential component of democratic cities. Modelled on the agora of ancient Greece, it is a...

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  1. Queensland still mystifies too many politicians but its needs are surprisingly simple
  2. Poor Filipino fishermen are making millions protecting whale sharks
  3. How can a 17-year-old place gain heritage status? What this means for Melbourne's Fed Square
  4. it's time to change that
  5. Legal and welfare checks should be extended to save Aboriginal lives in custody
  6. Albanese one step closer in long march towards John Setka's expulsion
  7. Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Yang Hengjun is not Australian spy
  8. What Tim Fischer's cancer tells us about the impact of Agent Orange on other Vietnam veterans
  9. Shoving a sock in it is not the answer. Have advertisers called time on Alan Jones?
  10. G7 throws up plenty of controversy and debate, but little compromise
  11. why the Hong Kong government must accept that compromise is the only way forward
  12. Explainer: the ideas of Foucault
  13. Fall in ageing Australians' home-ownership rates looms as seismic shock for housing policy
  14. Acid oceans are shrinking plankton, fuelling faster climate change
  15. Children can be exposed to sexual predators online, so how can parents teach them to be safe?
  16. why do our toes and fingers get wrinkly in the bath?
  17. How often should I get my teeth cleaned?
  18. 'Back yourself' Treasurer Frydenberg tells business. But it's not that simple
  19. Martin Parkinson declares 'entrenched disadvantage' in Australia a disgrace
  20. PM’s advisor Christine Morgan on tackling Australia’s rising suicide rates
  21. A weight loss app may be a risky way to address obesity in children
  22. why we urgently need a water audit
  23. Lunch with bankers. Even they're unimpressed with their new Banking Code of Conduct
  24. here's how to get our top students to become teachers
  25. How doctors convinced the world the planet was worth fighting for
  26. Does anyone have a pad? TV is finally dismantling the period taboo
  27. the cyber version of humanity's quest for immortality
  28. Voter turnout at New Zealand local elections keeps falling, but paying people to vote could backfire
  29. After 2 festival deaths, the NSW government rushed through a new drug homicide crime. But it may do more harm than good
  30. Three ways to fix the problems caused by rezoning inner-city industrial land for mixed-use apartments
  31. The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know
  32. It's not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer
  33. Australia's energy woes will not be solved by reinforcing a monopoly
  34. Tim Fischer had his blind spots, but he was an unsung champion of an Asian-facing Australia
  35. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Tim Fischer's legacy
  36. Catastrophic Queensland floods killed 600,000 cattle and devastated native species
  37. Four home traps that contribute to the gender pay gap
  38. Australia wants to install military technology in Antarctica – here's why that's allowed
  39. Why some feminists oppose allowing people to choose their sex on birth certificates
  40. Unlawful strip searches are on the rise in NSW and police aren’t being held accountable
  41. how a Bengali book in Broken Hill sheds new light on Australian history
  42. 'What is wrong with me? I'm never happy and I hate school'
  43. economically, Australia is at risk of becoming Germany, and not in a good way
  44. Plants are going extinct up to 350 times faster than the historical norm
  45. to ban or not to ban? That's not the question
  46. How to make good arguments at school (and everywhere else)
  47. Courting 'quiet Australians' from 'bubble central', it's been a remarkable first year for Scott Morrison
  48. Why the Hong Kong protesters feel they have nothing to lose
  49. We need a national renewables approach, or some states – like NSW – will miss out
  50. A Hippocratic Oath for data science? We’ll settle for a little more data literacy

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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

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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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand ma...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

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

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

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...