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How to answer the argument that Australia's emissions are too small to make a difference

  • Written by: Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland

After a recent foray into the debate over Australia’s so-called “climate election”, I received plenty of critical replies to my argument that Australians should take climate action more seriously. The most common rebuttal was that Australians were right to focus on other issues at the ballot box because Australia’s...

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Below zero is ‘reverse’. How the Reserve Bank would make quantitative easing work

  • Written by: Stephen Kirchner, Program Director, Trade and Investment, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Below zero is ‘reverse’. How the Reserve Bank would make quantitative easing workRoad tested. Quantitative easing worked in the US, and can work even better here.Shutterstock

With its official cash rate now expected to fall below 1% to a new extraordinarily low close to zero, all sorts of people are saying that the Reserve Bank is in danger of “running out of ammunition.” Ammunition might be needed if, as during...

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Five films not to miss from the 2019 Sydney Film Festival

  • Written by: Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Notre Dame Australia
Five films not to miss from the 2019 Sydney Film FestivalThe French film School's Out is a masterpiece.Avenue B Productions, Canal+, OCS

A “top five” list from a major film festival will inevitably annoy many people, because, by necessity, there are many films that one is not able to see, and the scheduling at this year’s Sydney Film Festival involved significant clashes.

Still, perhaps...

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How advertising can repurpose itself to serve cities in more sustainable ways

  • Written by: Sergio Brodsky, Sessional Lecturer, Marketing, RMIT University
How advertising can repurpose itself to serve cities in more sustainable waysDomino’s Paving for Pizza campaign shrewdly combines promotion of its product with meeting a public need to have potholes repaired. Domino's Pizza

Noisy, ugly and dirty. Advertising has polluted cities, annoyed consumers, and jeopardised its own existence. Beyond a mass-media cacophony, brand communications’ significant carbon footprint...

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  1. CSIRO Australian National Outlook 2019
  2. the first people to arrive in Australia came in large numbers, and on purpose
  3. what is fibromyalgia, the condition Lady Gaga lives with?
  4. education divide explains the Coalition's upset victory
  5. forget court action – you won't win
  6. what is 'hybrid warfare' and what is meant by the 'grey zone'?
  7. Pressure builds with more protests in Hong Kong, but what's the end game?
  8. There's a looming waste crisis from Australia's solar energy boom
  9. who came up with the first letters?
  10. With climate change likely to sharpen conflict, NZ balances pacifist traditions with defence spending
  11. how retailers bury customers in an avalanche of choice
  12. We asked people to do climate change maths. Their answers depended on their politics
  13. What's the point of education? It's no longer just about getting a job
  14. Beware the teething trap. Many products don't work, and can even be dangerous
  15. More students are going to university than before, but those at risk of dropping out need more help
  16. how remote communities are building on payment for ecosystem services
  17. The New York Times ends daily political cartoons, but it's not the death of the art form
  18. Young Australians champion 'democracy' and 'freedom' in designing constitutional change
  19. Australia's pristine beaches have a poo problem
  20. Lambie's vote key if government wants to have medevac repealed
  21. Quantum physics experiment shows Heisenberg was right about uncertainty, in a certain sense
  22. Setka furore opens division within the labour movement – and there is no easy solution
  23. Michelle Grattan on John Setka, press freedom, Adani approval and tax
  24. Built like buildings, boab trees are life-savers with a chequered past
  25. Proposal to mine fossil-rich site in New Zealand sparks campaign to protect it
  26. what it's like to be a pensioner renting privately as Australia's housing costs soar
  27. How a cyber attack hampered Hong Kong protesters
  28. is white meat as bad for your cholesterol levels as red meat?
  29. the all-knowing narrator in Kim Scott's Taboo
  30. City temperatures and city economics, a hidden relationship between sun and wind and profits
  31. Children with autism may use memory differently. Understanding this could help us teach them
  32. Sick with the flu? Here's why you feel so bad
  33. Barry Humphries' humour is now history – that's the fate of topical, satirical comedy
  34. the RBA's marching orders are no longer realistic. They'll have to change
  35. Adani is cleared to start digging its coal mine – six key questions answered
  36. Why too many fearless people on a team make collaboration less likely
  37. Racial abuse is rife in junior sports – and little is being done to address it
  38. 6 actions Australia's government can take right now to target online racism
  39. The battle to stare down the defiant John Setka
  40. Undocumented plant extinctions are a big problem in Australia – here’s why they go unnoticed
  41. Hong Kong in crisis over relationship with China – and there does not appear to be a good solution
  42. A giant species of trilobite inhabited Australian waters half a billion years ago
  43. Our culture affects the way we look after ourselves. It should shape the health care we receive, too
  44. a journey through the inferno to robots and extinction
  45. NT wants to end 'naming and shaming' of juvenile offenders, sparking press freedom debate
  46. Will the Coalition's approach to gender equality actually improve women's lives?
  47. We're not just living for longer – but we're staying healthier for longer, too
  48. our copyright laws and the Australian Aboriginal flag
  49. Creatives in the country? Blockchain and agtech can create unexpected jobs in regional Australia
  50. Parents say their children have tutors to fill gaps, not to charge ahead

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

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

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

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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Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...

Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...

Essential Steps to Handle Sudden Tooth Pain and Dental Crises

A sudden, throbbing toothache can totally stop your whole day, with no warning. When severe pain, ...